How orange shirt sales are helping youth in Kelowna

• 1,000 orange shirts sold in a week
• The money is going towards Original Born Art

Volunteers at Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS) have raised over $11,000 by selling out of 1,000 orange t-shirts they made ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

KFS Youth Coordinator Robert Burns said orange t-shirts are worn in recognition of residential school survivors.

Each shirt cost $25, but Burns said many people donated beyond that amount. The money will go towards youth programming and a new social enterprise, Original Born Art.

“The goal of Original Born Art is to support youth in their endeavors with art, recreation ... and youth programming here at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society," he said.

Burns is very thankful for all the support behind the shirts and for supporting their community ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

“Our youth and our culture represent the future and we are always thinking about the next generation, and I’m just happy that we could all connect on this day. It’s been amazing,” Burns said.