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'Over The Edge' event raises funds for Kelowna addiction recovery

On May 23, Kelowna's Over The Edge fundraiser supported Freedom's Door by rappelling off a five-storey building in West Kelowna.
The event aimed to raise funds for Freedom's Door's Belaire Avenue Project, which seeks to build transitional housing for men recovering from addiction.
The project plans to house up to 60 men transitioning to independent living with up to 18 months of additional residence beyond the initial 90-day program.
Executive Director Peter Lees highlighted the organization's community backing and independence from government funding, which allows them greater freedom in their work, while MLA Kristina Loewen remarked that climbing off a building goes against natural instincts.
The project expects its first units by fall 2025, addresses a constant waitlist of 40 men, and suggests extended housing improves long-term recovery outcomes.

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