Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS)  is dedicated to making outdoor adventures accessible to people with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have the means and opportunity to enjoy the beauties of the world around us, especially here in the spectacular Okanagan Valley. Many people in our community would not have access to that wider world without your generous support. We do not charge an attendance fee, but rather ask that each participant pay what they are able. While this allows everyone the chance to enjoy our programs, it also means that we depend upon your generosity to help keep the door to that greater world open. CRIS programs support the mental and physical health of those with disabilities, and also promote understanding and integration within the community. Your donations make it all possible!

CRIS adheres to the Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code, a commitment to manage responsibly the funds that donors entrust to us and to report our financial affairs accurately and completely. CRIS’ annual information report can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency’s charities website; our federal charity registration number is 870544715 RR0001.

Ways to Donate:

Donate Online safely and securely by clicking on the button below. You will be redirected to the CanadaHelps website.

Enter Community Recreational Initiatives Society in the Search Box and then choose your options for giving. A tax receipt will be sent to you directly from CanadaHelps.

Donations can also be sent by cheque to our mailing address: Box 25141, Mission Park PO, Kelowna, BC  V1W 3Y7.  Please make cheques payable to CRIS and we will send you a tax receipt in return for donations if you wish.

Memorials and Honorariums commemorate very special people or important occasions. Many people choose to donate to charities rather than exchange Christmas or other occasional gifts. These donations may be made through the CanadaHelps website (click below).

 Pledges help our participants enjoy competitive sports in such activities as the Access Challenge, Sea2Ski, Kid's Camps and BC Disability Games. For more information, call us at 250-979-3941 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it