Directors wanted at OneSky
A South Okanagan organization that provides supports and services to children and families, youth, adults and seniors is looking for board members. OneSky Community Resources, which has been serving the South Okanagan for 66 years, would prefer candidates who have board and governance experience, but it is not required. Anyone who has worked in law, […]
Blues to benefit food bank
There will be a warm vibe on Thursday night at the new Kelowna Events Centre. Blues N Bites Night Market will be held from 4-9 p.m. at the new centre, which is located at 2041 Harvey Ave. Hosted by Kelowna Foodie Hub, the event will offer attendees a chance to groove for a good cause. […]
CIBC helps with cancer fight
The South Okanagan Medical Foundation is grateful to CIBC branch for stepping up and donating $50,000 to their ongoing $10 million Penticton Regional Hospital Oncology Centre campaign, which is close to the finish line. SOS Medical Foundation is less than $1 million from its goal to bring improved cancer care to patients throughout the region. […]
Oil change fundraiser on tap
If your vehicle is in need of an oil change, you can get it done in February and help out the community at the same time. Freedom’s Door Kelowna and Midas have teamed up on the Drive for Hope, an oil change fundraiser whose proceeds will go directly to Freedom’s Door Kelowna. The organization supports […]
Rotary club delivers big bucks
The Rotary Club of Kelowna donated more than $128,000 to local organizations last year. In its annual recap of the year gone by, the local Rotary Club outlined the 23 disbursements it made to a wide variety of local organizations. Its largest donation was to Freedom’s Door Ethel Glen House, a supportive housing facility for 10 […]
City gives to 11 non-profits
Nearly a dozen organizations have received grant funding from the City of Kamloops to put toward expenditures or special projects that address social issues. In a news release, the City of Kamloops said 22 non-profit organizations applied to receive funding through this year’s Social and Community Development Grants. Grants were awarded to 11 organizations based […]
Tire shop pumps up organizations
A local tire shop is expanding its fundraising program after having great success during its initial launch—and is inviting people to join the program. Integra Tire Vernon is launching an annual Community Tire Fundraising Program, which will support local sports teams, schools and community organizations. “Launched in 2024, this program has already made an impact, […]
Gorman Group keeps giving
Gorman Group has kept its holiday turkey tradition alive. The West Kelowna lumber company has once again spread holiday cheer by giving turkeys to each and every one of its nearly 900 employees. It’s a custom that has spanned most of the company’s 73-year history. Many of the employees chose to donate their turkeys to […]
Big donations for Starfish program
The Penticton Starfish pack project has been receiving some major donations over the holiday season. The Rotary Club of Penticton started the Starfish Backpack Program in April 2017 as a response to teachers being concerned over local elementary school kids heading home and having to worry about a lack of weekend meals. The organization recently […]
Food drive for veterans
The Veterans Food Bank B.C. has kicked off its first-ever food drive, aiming to provide essential support to local veterans and their families in need. Running now through Dec. 21, the initiative not only seeks to collect food donations but also to raise awareness about the challenges veterans face in the Kelowna area and the services available […]
