Family Stories
Read stories about how Friends of Children has given support to Northern BC and East Kootenay families in a time of need.
Friends of Children
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WHY: Attend as a family member or active sponsor to learn about the impact of donations, the current state of the economy and future plans and how you can help.
Date: June 17, 2026
Where: Online Meeting- 6:30- 7:30 PM Mountain Time or 5:30-6:30 PM Pacific Time
Or join in Person: Kootenay Child Development Center #16 12th Ave North, Cranbrook B.C.
RSVP: Please email Tracey McBrisw, General Manager (gm@friendsofchildren.ca), if you want to attend in person or if you want a TEAM’S invite,
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- 6:30PM- Call to order review of agenda
- 6:35PM- Review of 2025 minutes
- 6:40PM- 2025 Financial Review
- 6:50PM- President Remarks
- 6:55PM- 2025 Year in Review for Supports & Operations
- 7:05PM- Introduction of current board members
- 7:10PM- Review roles/vacancies
- 7:20PM – Election & Presentation of 2026 Slate of Board of Directors
- 7:30PM- Appointment of Signing Authorities/Accounting Review for 2026-2027
Helping Children in Northern BC & East Kootenay
Friends of Children is a registered charity providing free and confidential service to Northern BC and East Kootenay families travelling to access medical treatments for their children. Our goal is to relieve emotional and financial strain by assisting with the fuel, accommodation and meal costs associated with these appointments, surgeries and consultations. We may also be able to assist with therapies and specialized equipment related to a child’s medical condition. READ MORE
provided by the Whalen Family
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Friends of Children is funded through the generosity of sponsors, government grants, private donors and fundraising events.
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Friends of Children is such an important organization for children fighting with health challenges, I am not sure where we would be without them.