Driving lessons, safety training available for free to low-income residents of Kelowna

A local organization is offering free driving lessons and safety training for low-income residents.

The Kelowna and District Safety Council Society is debuting its safety training sponsorship program, targeting children and teens from low-income families, new immigrants and refugees, and low-income seniors.

KDSC is now accepting referrals from community agencies for senior drivers on low incomes who would benefit from a driving assessment or lessons, as well as new immigrants, refugees and young drivers who cannot afford driving lessons.

KDSC is also accepting referrals for children from low-income families for babysitter training, homealone training, first aid levels 3 and 4 for children aged eight through 12, online safety smarts and bicycle safety training.

“We believe everyone has the right to be safe in their own homes and communities, and with the generous support of our sponsors, we are now able to provide opportunities for people to participate in safety training, regardless of financial circumstances,” said Ayn Lexi, executive director at KDSC.

Referrals will be accepted from any community agency in Kelowna, including Kelowna Community Resources, the Boys and Girls Club, Kelowna Women’s Shelter, Immigrant and Refugee Services, Interior Health, Now Canada Society, the Salvation Army, Mamas for Mamas and the Elizabeth Fry Society.