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About the Foundation

Transforming health care in the BC interior.

ABOUT US

Together, we build excellence.

The KGH Foundation was established in 1978 to support the growing demand by local philanthropists to close the gap between the provincial standard and what is possible in the delivery of advanced medical care in the southern interior. Working closely with our partners in health care, we are the lead fundraising organization for the Kelowna General Hospital and its associated care facilities, JoeAnna’s House and the Central Okanagan Hospice House.

OUR DRIVERS

Purpose & Vision

PURPOSE

Mobilize people and resources. In Canada, philanthropy must play an increasingly significant role in addressing the growing gap between provincial funding and what is needed to nimbly and meaningfully advance health care in our communities. Our purpose is to mobilize people and resources to help catalyze the change needed where it matters most – right here, where we live. World-class health care is just not the purview of large cities. Through innovation, technology, commitment, and collaboration, the KGH Foundation’s purpose is to facilitate the partnerships needed to drive excellence in health care for all those living in the interior of BC.

VISION

World Class Health Care close to Home. Our vision is to enable excellence in health care, close to home, for up to 1 million people who live in the interior of British Columbia. Our vision sees a system of care in the Central Okanagan and surrounding areas that recognizes the whole person and sets a new standard for proactive, inclusive, accessible health care for regional communities across the nation. Now, and for generations to come.

WHAT MATTERS
Our Values

EXCELLENCE

To be effective and impactful with our resources

PASSION

Committed to our work, our partners and our community

INTEGRITY

To serve with transparency and accountability

COMPASSION

To improve the well-being of our friends, our family and our neighbours.

OUR IMPACT

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Projects Funded

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Areas of Care Supported

*in the 2023/24 Fiscal Year

OUR PEOPLE
Giving Changes Everything

KGH FOUNDATION TEAM

KGH FOUNDATION TEAM

Our team is comprised of passionate professionals who provide expertise and direction to support the vision, mission, and values of the Foundation.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The KGH Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding community leaders with a commitment to excellence in health care.
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VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS

The KGH Foundation operates several volunteer-run businesses. All profits from these business enterprises are invested back into advancing health care in our region.
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OUR WORK
Organizational Efficiency

At the KGH Foundation, we take great care with your gifts. The Foundation participates in an international benchmarking program to ensure our standards for achievement are measured according to the highest industry standards.

Our current Return on Investment (an indicator of “Fundraising Efficiency” – representing the return on each dollar spent) is $6.35, and our Cost to Raise a Dollar (or Fundraising Effectiveness) is $0.16.

* AHP (Association of Healthcare Philanthropy) Canadian Median for Fundraising Efficiency (where a higher number is better) is $4.35.
** AHP Canadian Median for Fundraising Effectiveness (where a lower number is better) is $0.23.
IN COMMUNITY
Indigenous Relations

The KGH Foundation is committed to the journey of building good relations with Indigenous nations and peoples living in the interior, and beyond. We are actively engaged in dreaming, understanding and reimagining how we can meaningfully engage and activate with our partners in the community.

This work will take time and will be continuous; as we learn, heal and develop trust, we will expand and shape what is possible.

TESTIMONIALS
Making a Difference
“The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is essential for helping clinicians to deliver the best care for patients. Strong collaborations between clinicians, hospital administrators, patients, and community leaders are important to ensure that people who need the most complex medical care can stay local in Kelowna.”
Dr. Michael Tso
MD Ph.D., Neurosurgeon
"Supporting people and innovation leads to results. We have seen major advances in the scope and quality of neurological care at our site by attracting and supporting people who build & innovate. Support from the community allows us to go beyond what we need today and drive care further.”
Dr. Daryl Wile
Neurologist at KGH
"At my core is a deep-seated belief in the power of people driven by purpose, and the strength we have as a collective. It is this belief that fuels my desire to catalyze transformative change—not just for my organization, but for the entire community. Each day, I have the privilege of supporting extraordinary individuals who dream big, ignite hope, and courageously drive forward change, together."
Allison Young
CEO KGH Foundation
“In Canada, I think we take our health care for granted. We don’t have a clue what anything costs. But every appointment and procedure has a price tag. We have always contributed to the hospital in a small way. However, after my emergency heart surgery and hospital stay, it seemed even more important. We want to contribute to the ongoing excellence of treatment and care at KGH.”
Lee & Jack Gibson
KGH Foundation Donors
Giving Changes Everything
Your support bridges the gap between the expanding healthcare needs in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, and Kelowna General Hospital’s equipment, training, and capacity to deliver care. Your gift means reduced wait times, better patient outcomes, an increase in specialized care, and so much more.
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World-class health care right here at home.

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Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

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The Foundation operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of syilx people.

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