Strengthening our community one family at a time
Building Healthy Families Society is a nonprofit society and registered charity providing a variety of services to families in the Central Okanagan. The organization was founded by Doug and Lynne Werry in 1988.
Doug (a geologist), Lynne (a teacher) and their two young children moved to the Okanagan and became foster parents. Their commitment to their foster children spearheaded their vision to start Building Healthy Families Society; they believed that families and children would be best served if they could get help before entering the foster care system.
Starting with one program, the SHOP (Self-Help Opportunities for Parents) group, Building Healthy Families has evolved with six unique programs meeting the increased needs of families. To date, we have served thousands of individuals and families from Lake Country to Peachland.
Building Healthy Families Society is a nonprofit society and registered charity providing a variety of services to families in the Central Okanagan. The organization was founded by Doug and Lynne Werry in 1988.
Doug (a geologist), Lynne (a teacher) and their two young children moved to the Okanagan and became foster parents. Their commitment to their foster children spearheaded their vision to start Building Healthy Families Society; they believed that families and children would be best served if they could get help before entering the foster care system.
Starting with one program, the SHOP (Self-Help Opportunities for Parents) group, Building Healthy Families has evolved with six unique programs meeting the increased needs of families. To date, we have served thousands of individuals and families from Lake Country to Peachland.
OUR MISSION
To preserve, stabilize and strengthen families on our community through education, training and support.
Our Values
Our commitment to serving families is the most important work in our organization.
All parents and children are unique and valuable individuals and should be treated with dignity and respect. They should be free from any discrimination of race, gender, religious or political affiliation, marital status, or disability.
All parents and children are unique and valuable individuals and should be treated with dignity and respect. They should be free from any discrimination of race, gender, religious or political affiliation, marital status, or disability.
All families have unique strengths and abilities. From time to time, they may require support to affirm and enhance their strengths and abilities.
Families receiving services have the right to self-determination. They are responsible for their choices and goals and should be empowered in life decisions, supported through their achievements, and included in evaluations.
Families receiving services have the right to self-determination. They are responsible for their choices and goals and should be empowered in life decisions, supported through their achievements, and included in evaluations.
All families have the right to learn and express themselves in a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment.
Our Impact
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Sponsors & Donors
We are so grateful to our sponsors and donors, whose support allows us to continue offering programs to families in need.
Do you want to join the initiative? Donate now.
