Neighbourhood Associations
Neighbourhood Associations
Neighbourhood associations are not-for-profit organizations that consist of dedicated volunteers who reside within the same neighbourhood and bring neighbours together to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness. They organize grassroots initiatives, identify opportunities to enhance their neighbourhood and collectively work together to enact their ideas.
The City of Kelowna values neighbourhood associations that actively foster resident connection and engagement through neighbourhood programs, events and services that benefit and increase the quality of life of Kelowna’s residents. The Neighbourhood Association Affiliation Pilot Program (NAAPP) is a two-year (2024-2026) pilot program that aims to create a formal relationship between the City of Kelowna and eligible associations who are committed to building Strong Neighbourhoods in partnership with the City. For more information about this program, please contact Strong Neighbourhoods at [email protected]
Five neighbourhood associations were successfully onboarded at the start of the Neighbourhood Association Affiliation Pilot Program, and as we are now in Year 2, we remain committed to building strong neighbourhoods together in Kelowna.
Please note it is the responsibility of the neighbourhood association to contact Strong Neighbourhoods regarding changes to contact information. Please email [email protected].
Hall Road Neighbourhood Association
President: Vanessa Bell
Email: [email protected]
Website: hallroad.ca
Clifton Highlands Community Association
President: Tracy Rullkotter
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Clifton Highlands Community Association
Kelowna Downtown Knox Mountain Neighbourhood Association (KDKM)
President: Ray Lewis
Email: [email protected]
Website: kdkm.org
Facebook: KDKM – Kelowna Downtown Knox Mountain Neighbourhood Association
Kelowna South-Central Association of Neighbourhoods (KSAN)
Email: [email protected]
Website: ksan-kelowna.ca
Facebook: @KSAN
Kettle Valley Neighbourhood Association
President: Dave Cartwright
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @KettleValleyNeighbourhood
Instagram: instagram.com/kvneighbourhoodassociation/
Website: kvneighbourhood.com
Phone: 778-392-6677
Okanagan Mission Residents Association
President: David Jenkins
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Mary Broadland
Email: [email protected]
Website: omra.ca
Facebook: Okanagan Mission Residents Association
Pandosy Neighbourhood Association
President: Jacquie Bushell
Email: [email protected]
Website: imaginepandosy.org
Facebook: KLO Neighbourhood Association
Quail Ridge Residents Association
Communications: Laura
Email: [email protected]
Website: qrra.org
Rutland Residents Association
President: Lynn Jack
Email: [email protected]
Vice President: Lorena Mead
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Sharlene Drohomereski
Email: [email protected]
Website: rutlandresidentsassociation.ca
Facebook: Rutland Resident Association
Please note: it is the responsibility of the neighbourhood association to contact Strong Neighbourhoods regarding changes to contact information. Please email [email protected].
Check out some of the projects and events put on by Kelowna's affiliated associations
Kelowna South-Central Association of Neighbours (KSAN) proposed to work with a local neighbourhood school to plant seedlings together in the spring. Children took care of the seedlings in their classrooms until June. A plant day was then organized where seedlings were distributed to neighbours to plant in their yards and attract butterflies and other pollinators. This neighbourhood project brought together a diverse group of people with a common goal to work together as a community and create an environmentally sustainable future.
The Pandosy Neighbourhood Association is host to the Imagine Pandosy Art Festival that brings the community together to enjoy music and art.
In British Columbia, not-for-profit organizations are commonly referred to as societies. These societies operate as independent, democratic entities and are required to adhere to the regulations outlined in the Societies Act, as well as their own constitution and bylaws.
Unlike for-profit entities, societies do not generate profits for their members. Instead, all funds are directed towards furthering the organization's cause of mission. Societies may qualify for various opportunities, including:
- Eligibility to apply for the Neighbourhood Association Affiliation Pilot Program that includes a Foundational Grant of up to $5,000.
- Registration as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency, enabling them to receive tax-deductible donations and access other benefits related to charitable status.
- Utilizing funds to support the organization's objectives, including operational expenses such as employee salaries and administrative needs.
Visit Start a Society to learn more.
