You can empower students with a quality education
You know education is life-changing, for the individual and their entire family.
You understand that a quality education needs to be accessible for those leaving high school to single parents in their 30s and 40s.
You know educated employees are at the heart of our region’s businesses, enabling them to grow and thrive.
Thanks to people like you, we are transforming lives and communities. Join us.

Ways to give
There are many ways to impact students. From leaving a gift in your estate to establishing a fund for student awards, learn how you can transform lives.
Get involved

Book a tour
Contact us to take a socially-distanced tour of our new Health Sciences Centre or any of our four campuses. Email foundation@okanagan.bc.ca to book a tour.

Volunteer
We are looking for engaged community leaders to join our Board of Directors. Send your resume to: foundation@okanagan.bc.ca
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Supporting the transformative power of education
Okanagan College Foundation was created nearly 20 years ago with a mission to support the transformative power of education. The Foundation stimulates the interest of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations in creating the best possible outcomes for students at Okanagan College. We raise and manage private resources for the development and expansion of educational programs, services, capital projects and student financial aid through scholarships, bursaries, and grants.
Okanagan College Foundation Board of Directors
Gladys Fraser was elected Chair of the Okanagan College Foundation in June 2019. Fraser has worked with Scotiabank for more than 30 years, serving as a branch manager in Kelowna and Vernon. Fraser is also an active community leader and is currently the President of the District Parent Advisory Committee in School District 22.
- Ms. Gladys Fraser
- Ms. Helen Jackman
- Mr. Paulo Araujo
- Sue Beaudry
- Ms. Connie Denesiuk
- Mr. Surej Dhillon
- Mr. Colin Edstrom
- Ms. Kimberly Gilhooly
- Mr. Jim Hamilton
- Ms. Sheri Hamilton
- Ms. Brea Lake
- Ms. Anne Marie Meehan
- Mr. Curtis Morcom
- Ms. Gloria Morgan
- Mr. Matt Nye
- Mr. Rob Phare
- Mr. Alan Sanderson
- Dr. Steve Tuck, President Emeritus
Okanagan College Foundation Board of Directors
This year’s Annual Report is teeming with stories and stats that show how generous donors like you are transforming lives and our community.
Learn how a landmark gift from the Stober Foundation will support health and well-being for decades to come. Read how a Vernon Bachelor of Business student is volunteering her time to teach high school students financial literacy.

Employee giving
When you, as an Okanagan College employee give, it speaks volumes. This is because you have unique insight into precisely what's needed based on your close relationship to the College.
Meet our team
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