We are a group of fourth-year nursing students at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, currently completing our capstone project in collaboration with JustUs Street Outreach, a local registered non-profit that provides compassionate nighttime outreach to people living and working on the streets of Kelowna.
As part of our project, we are organizing a Foot Care & Wellness Night for unhoused women in our community. People experiencing homelessness are at significantly higher risk of foot-related health issues due to prolonged walking, lack of access to clean socks or footwear, and harsh environmental conditions.
This event will provide:
- A nourishing meal, including pizza and snacks
- Practical foot care education tailored to real-life challenges
- Warmth and dignity through foot soaks, nail painting, and shared connections
- Goodie bags filled with personal care items
Above all, we aim to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where women can rest, connect, and be cared for.
Your donation will help cover the costs of food, foot care supplies, personal care items, and educational materials to support this important event. Any leftover funds or supplies will go directly to ongoing outreach efforts by JustUs Street Outreach.
Additionally, JustUs is currently in the process of becoming a registered charity. If you're an “angel lawyer” who can assist with this process, or know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for supporting our project and helping to uplift vulnerable women in our community.
With gratitude,
Barbara, Jaiden, Katya & Rosemary
Co-organizers4
Barbara Delgado
Organizer