UBCO continues to turn annoying parking tickets into something that helps the community. The Kelowna university’s parking services recently conducted its biannual Food for Fines program, where students who receive a parking ticket on campus can pay for the first half of the fine by donating a food item. The food collected goes to UBCO’s […]
If you or your business is looking for lunch on the final day of the work week, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society has you covered. The non-profit society, which provides programs and services to all peoples in various life stages, is having a bannock taco fundraiser on Thursday (March 28). All proceeds from the fundraiser will go […]
The Gary Bennett Family Fund recently gave a nice little boost to The Salvation Army locations in the Central Okanagan. The fund donated $3,000 worth of President’s Choice Superstore gift cards to both the Westside and Kelowna divisions of The Salvation Army. “The Gary Bennett Family Fund has been an ongoing, loyal supporter of the […]
Big White Ski Resort has donated $6,910 to the Kelowna Women’s Shelter thanks to proceeds from Women’s Ski Day on March 9. The second annual celebration was hosted by Olympic gold medallist Kelsey Serwa and featured an array of events and fundraisers. “It’s truly heartwarming to see our community come together for such a meaningful […]
A $50,000 donation to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation will be used to hire a clinician care co-ordinator, a role the foundation said will address the needs of Kamloops-area youths with mental health and substance use concerns. The donation comes from the RBC Foundation through RBC Future Launch, with the goal of supporting RIH’s Parkview […]
Hundreds of people filled the Delta Grand Hotel in Kelowna on Saturday evening for the 15th edition of the Swinging with the Stars fundraiser for Central Okanagan Hospice Association. “We are celebrating 15 years with Swinging with the Stars, and the energy here is absolutely crazy,” COHA executive director Natasha Girard said. “We are so […]
You could end up with a pair of Taylor Swift tickets in your hands if you attend a charity concert coming up in Kelowna next month. James Barker Band, along with Kelowna’s Dawson Gray, will perform a charity concert on Sunday, March 10, at Prospera Place. All funds raised from the concert will go towards […]
A Kamloops barre and yoga class is hoping to raise awareness and funds for those afflicted with rare diseases. Kristen Pickell, owner of Movement Collective, said she’ll be hosting a barre yoga fusion class later this month as part of a fundraiser for two local families, titled Rise for Rare. All proceeds from the event […]
Scotiabank employees and some of their partners volunteered to help host Salvation Army Christmas kettles at three Kelowna locations over the Christmas season. The goal was to help raise funds for the Salvation Army, with Scotiabank matching up to $15,000 through its Scotiabank Team Community Program. The volunteers surpassed their goal by raising $28,301, and […]
Employees from Kamloops’ New Afton Mine have turned their holiday spirit into a $25,000 donation to the local chapter of Mamas for Mamas. Mamas for Mamas is a national non-profit that supports struggling families and caregivers across Canada struggling with of poverty, hunger and housing. The mining company’s workers support three local charities annually with […]