“The support we’ve received since day one has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our guests are often overwhelmed by the fact that the community cares enough to make this place possible for them. Our team of staff and volunteers are all grateful to play a part in helping our guests feel supported and welcome in a new city when they need it most. We care for these families deeply, and to see how much the community also cares feels incredible.”

-Darlene Haslock- Director, JoeAnna’s House 

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since JoeAnna’s House opened its doors. Since then, the memories made, meals shared, tears cried (both happy and sad), and connections made have transformed the house into a home for many.  

Caring for a loved one in the hospital can be all consuming, especially when far away from one’s home community. Guests spend most of their time providing the care, support, and presence needed by their loved ones. JoeAnna’s House serves as a sanctuary to help support the caretaker(s) and to keep families together. Ensuring that neither the patient, nor the caretaker, need to feel alone during such difficult times. 

As Kelowna General Hospital and the population of BC’s Interior both continue to grow, so does the need for JoeAnna’s House. There is almost always a waitlist to get in, proving how essential this donor-funded resource truly is for BC families.