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Co-op gives to Towne Theatre
Darren Handschuh - May 14, 2021 - Get Involved

Vernon’s Towne Theatre is $2,500 closer to being saved, thanks to the Armstrong Regional Co-op. Co-op board member Brett Kirkpatrick says the donation was made as a way to give back to the community. Scott John with the Okanagan Screen Arts Society, which has taken over future operation of the theatre, said the donation helps […]

Auction to help injured animals
Okanagan Edge Staff - May 13, 2021 - Get Involved

The Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is getting ready to build its first home to help injured and orphaned animals. To do that, it is conducting its first fundraiser. The Wild About Spring online auction kicked off on May 1 and will continue until Monday, May 24. The silent auction’s target is $150,000 for the organization’s […]

Rotarians give $10K to CAC
Okanagan Edge Staff - May 11, 2021 - Get Involved

The Rotary Club of Kelowna Sunrise has given a hefty donation to the Child Advocacy Centre. The philanthropic group presented a cheque for $10,000 to the CAC, which helps children who suffer from abuse. “Their support of our core programming will help us provide the resources that children who have been impacted by abuse and […]

Big donation for Armstrong school
Darren Handschuh - May 07, 2021 - Get Involved

Helen Sidney is still impacting the lives of her students long after she retired. For 41 years, Sidney taught at Armstrong Elementary School, and recently she donated $100,000 to help transform the school’s library into a modern learning commons. Going above and beyond for her students is nothing new for Sidney, who helped fundraise for […]

Mamas opens space in Penticton
Casey Richardson - May 06, 2021 - Get Involved

An organization that helps moms, dads and caregivers with resource navigation opened in Penticton on Wednesday, located inside the Ooknakane Friendship Centre. Mamas for Mamas decided to add a location in Penticton after seeing a lack of resources available in the South Okanagan for poverty relief, acting as a hub for communities throughout the region, […]

Music school offers bursaries
Okanagan Edge Staff - May 05, 2021 - Get Involved

Kelowna Community Music School is doing all it can to make their services available to everyone. The business has created a bursary program that will make private and group music lessons more accessible for low income families. Applications for the bursaries opened on Monday, and the window will remain open until July 2. In the […]

Financial help for charities
Rob Gibson - May 05, 2021 - Get Involved

United Way and local partners are calling for applicants for the 2021 Sustainable Recovery Grants. These grants will provide entrepreneurial coaching to charities to help them build sustainability and resilience in four key areas: revenue, operations, people and impact. The pandemic highlights the valuable services charities provide in our communities, with 45% of charities reporting an […]

Get shredding to fight crime
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 30, 2021 - Get Involved

If you have personal documents lying around your home, you might be able to get rid of them and help a good cause at the same time. Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers Society is holding its annual fundraising “Shred Event” on Saturday, May 15, in the Regional District of Central Okanagan building parking lot. It is […]

Local wins lottery grand prize
Casey Richardson - Apr 29, 2021 - Get Involved

 A South Okanagan resident is having a very lucky day. P. Wamsteeker of Summerland was announced on Thursday as the winner of the 2021 BC Children’s Hospital Choices Lottery grand prize and will therefore get to choose from eight grand prize options. These options include homes in Vancouver, South Surrey, Victoria, Vernon, Courtenay and Okanagan […]

Sally Ann leaders on move
Colin Dacre - Apr 29, 2021 - Get Involved

It is the end of an era at the Salvation Army in Kelowna. Local leaders and captains Darryl and Kim Burry are moving to Alberta after receiving new appointments. The couple moved to Kelowna in 2003, with their son, who was just a toddler at the time, and another child on the way. “We’ve since […]