The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has received more than 1,500 responses to its 2015 Vital Signs survey, twice the number as were received last year.
The results will be released early next month as part of the biannual Vital Signs report.
“We’re very pleased with the level of engagement. Through social media, we’re reaching more people in the South Okanagan and Similkameen, and they’re eager to have a say,” said Aaron McRann, executive director of the foundation. “The more responses we get, the better quality the results.”
The survey is conducted by community foundations in 22 communities across Canada.
It measures how people believe their community is doing in 11 key areas including health and wellness, the environment and housing.
In addition to the survey responses, a review of official statistical research was completed to gather the most relevant and current data available.
“The Vital Signs report is a compilation of public opinion and statistical data. It provides readers with a balanced summary of where we’re at as a community,” McRann said.
The report will be launched on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Shatford Centre in Penticton.
The public is invited to attend the free event from 4 to 6 p.m.