Welcome to the City of Vernon, B.C. With a population of 38,150, Vernon is the commercial hub of the North Okanagan. Nestled in the grassland hills and surrounded by three lakes, Vernon boasts year round recreation opportunities that make it an attractive location for residents and tourists alike.In 2010, Vernon was ranked the third best city in BC by MoneySense Magazine based on prosperity, affordable housing, lifestyle and weather, and was ranked number one in entrepreneurial spirit by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Vernon's Historic Downtown boasts many local and unique businesses to meet all your shopping needs.
Social Planning CouncilWelcome to our new website! We hope you'll take a little time to explore it and that you will find it useful and informative.The Social Planning Council is dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in our community. The society coordinates the Partners in Action Committee which focuses on issues such as homelessness, affordable housing, food security, access to recreation and crime prevention. We work in partnership with the nonprofit sector, different levels of government, the business sector and community volunteers to address social issues and create meaningful change.
Home to the End Society set up an information table at the Halina Centre Pancake Breakfast Nov 22. It was a great turnout, not to mention a great breakfast for $5. It doesn't get any better than that.Read more
NOYFSS provides counselling and support services to individuals and families in our community through a variety of community based and residential programs FREE OF CHARGE. We are wheelchair accessible, and are a certified AMSSA Safe Harbour location. NOYFSS is committed to removing barriers for individuals with (and not limited to) physical/mental/developmental exceptionalities, sensory problems (i.e. visual, auditory, etc.), poverty and language/cultural needs. We are also a nut and fragrance free facility.
At Archway Society for Domestic Peace, we are leaders in empowering women, children and families to live with dignity and respect, free from domestic and sexual violence.