Why the pink?
You may have seen a bright pink van cruising the streets of Kelowna recently. The “chariot” belongs to Border Plumbing, and acts as a symbol for the company’s commitment to its community. Last October Border “pinked out” its company in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now, because of “positive feedback” and “positive energy” the […]
100 Men give to Starbright
The Starbright Children’s Development Centre will benefit from the largesse of a group of concerned Kelowna men. The group, 100 (plus) Men Who Give a Damn, selected the organization during a presentation meeting Tuesday night. One hundred men, which has grown to 383 members, heard presentations from three worthwhile charitable organizations, each of whom spent five […]
Lent Lunch fundraiser
Discovery House is beginning its annual Lent Lunch Soup fundraiser in March, with soup, a bun and a hot drink available for $5. The annual fundraiser generally goes toward the building fund, but this year it will likely be going to beds for the new spot on Winnipeg Street. While Discovery House does get some […]
180 hours of giving
Last week, UBC Okanagan students once again volunteered their time to help local charities through the United Way Day of Caring Program. More than 55 students signed up through the UBC Okanagan Community Service Learning Program, donating 180 hours of time. They worked on projects as varied as indoor cleaning, painting, event support, sorting resource kits and […]
Lionesses for Easter Seal
The Kelowna Lionesses, made up of 29 local ladies aging from their twenties to their nineties, have fund raised another $3,600.00 totalling $7,000.00 for the Easter Seal Camp in Winfield. The Lioness fund raise money by doing bake sales, Christmas cookie platter sales, catering and selling goods at the trunk sale at the KLO campus […]
The Thrifty Fashionista
When you think fashion shows, expensive designer wear comes to mind. But, the Salvation Army is turning that on its head with its first Thrifty Fashionista spring collection fashion show. Models will strut the runway Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at the Ramada Hotel. They’ll be sporting casual wear, work outfits and over-the-top party gowns. The Sally Ann […]
Quest for excellence
Remax of Western Canada is dishing out $16,000 worth of bursaries through its annual Quest for Excellence Program The program aims to recognize “the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of Western Canadian students.” High school students graduating in 2017 from Western Canadian high schools can write an essay speaking to how they have enriched […]
Kelowna’s own on HNIC
Danielle Grundy, a former female professional hockey player from Kelowna, is being recognized for her work in the community. The Grindstone Award Foundation is a non-profit charity that will provide financial aid to female hockey players ranging from five to 18 years old. Grundy started the charity in May 2015 and it has quietly gained ground. So much so that […]
Pink shirts and kindness
Pink Shirt Day, the movement that began with a pair of Nova Scotia teens wearing pink shirts in solidarity with a bullied student, is once again coming to Kelowna. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club’s 3rd Annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast will be held Feb. 22 in Kelowna. The event, presented in partnership with Telus, […]
Curling for charity
A curling tournament for a good cause is set to take place at the Penticton Curling Club today. The Tugs Tournament for Heart and Stroke, a first time event, will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “I want to bring awareness to curling and the curling club with the Scotties Tournament coming in […]
