Rotary auction raises big bucks
Kalamalka Rotary’s Dream Auction pulled in almost a quarter of a million dollars. The event was held Saturday evening at Vernon Lodge. “We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing community for making our ‘Back to Black’ evening a resounding success, raising over $237,000!” the club said on its Facebook page. “Your […]
Season of Giving Calendar returns
Kelowna Sunrise Rotary is once again offering you the chance to win big and help the Okanagan’s most vulnerable children at the same time. The Rotary club is conducting its third annual Season of Giving Calendar fundraiser, this year in support of Child Advocacy Centre Kelowna and Kelowna General Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Business […]
T-Bones raises meaty sum
If you have a child or know someone in and arts organization, there’s a good chance you have purchased meat through one of their fundraisers. And that meat likely came from T-Bones Fresh Meal Market, which announced today it has passed the $100,000 mark in charitable contributions to Okanagan organizations. T-Bones Fresh Meal Market gives […]
The Bridge gets big donation
The Bridge Youth and Family Services has received a $58,000 donation from the Sovereign Order of St. John Okanagan chapter as the beneficiary of their Rockin’ in the Vines fundraiser event. The event hosted by Debra Martin and Jeff Chambers took place on Aug. 12 and featured a silent auction and live music. The donation […]
Car dealership supports kids
A Penticton car dealership’s ongoing commitment to worthy causes continued this week with a total donation of $5,202 to three local organizations, part of its latest charitable initiative. Parkers Chrysler’s Community Connection announced the recipients of its Kids Care program are BGC Okanagan Infant Development Program, Dragonfly Pond Family Society and Agur Lake Camp. Parkers […]
It’s time to Elevate HER
Linda and Kevin Edgecombe next week will be hosting an evening of motivational speeches, music, food, drink and silent auction—all in support of girls, women and impoverished families. The couple behind Edgecombe Building Group and Live Edge Okanagan Builders will present Elevate HER, which will raise funds for those who need it both in Kelowna […]
Pushor helps feed children
A prominent Kelowna law firm has made a significant donation towards addressing food insecurity in the community. Pushor Mitchell has announced a $7,500 donation to Hope for the Nation for its Food For Thought Starfish Backpack Program that operates in 25 schools in the Central Okanagan. “With our current challenging economic climate, we know that food inflation […]
Kettle campaign ready to roll
The Salvation Army Kamloops says it is looking to raise $240,000 through its kettle campaign in time for Christmas as the number of families in need has increased. Maj. Tracy Goyak from the Kamloops branch of the Salvation Army said all donations received will go toward organizations in the community. “So the important thing […]
Youth services team honoured
The team of professionals that works with youth in Vernon has been recognized for its excellence. The youth services team at North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society won the Youth Leadership Award for 2023. The honour recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to working with youth. “This team has worked so hard over the past […]
Firm donates to fire fund
Central Okanagan Foundation’s Wildfire Response Fund has received $5,000 from a Kelowna investment firm. Inglis Private Investment Counsel, via the Raymond James Canada Foundation, presented the cheque to the foundation in September to support those impacted by the wildfires that struck the Central Okanagan in August. “It was absolutely devastating to watch our little piece […]
