Our Vision: Enhancing the quality of life in the communities of the North Okanagan! Our Mission: The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the region by distributing the earnings from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds. The Foundation: Exercises philanthropic leadership in identifying and addressing community needs and opportunities. Attracts and manages charitable gifts of cash, bonds, shares, pledges, bequests, memorials and life insurance in the form of permanent endowments. Invests these pooled funds prudently, and uses the earnings to make creative grants to deserving charitable organizations for the benefit of all types of activities: community services, arts and culture, education, health, and seniors and youth The Community Foundation is thus a catalyst and resource for philanthropy throughout the region. It is a vehicle for caring citizens who want to give something back to their community in perpetuity, both during and after their own lifetime