Kal Tire gives to Sally Ann
Vernon’s Kal Tire has made a $10,000 donation to The Salvation Army for its 30 Days of Giving campaign. The campaign was launched to raise $650,000 to move the food bank from its current 33rd Avenue location to the much larger 24th Street location. “Kal Tire is committed to making continuous improvements across all aspects […]
Community Spoons returns
A young professionals organization in Penticton has brought back an initiative that supports women in the South Okanagan. JCI Penticton is once again conducting the Community Spoons program, which is dedicated to providing nutritious soups to families in need. JCI Penticton volunteers will gather on the second Tuesday of each month and prepare a variety […]
Raffle will help animal saviours
You could win big while supporting animals at the same time. Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team has launched its annual fundraising raffle, offering three stunning gift packages worth a total of more than $14,000. ALERT is hoping to raise $20,000 to finance its mission to support animals during disasters. The organization is dedicated to the […]
Critteraid seeks volunteer designer
The Critteraid Charity Shoppe in Summerland is in need of someone who loves organization and style to help the store keep looking like a quality boutique. A large part of the rescue’s annual income is generated through the thrift store, which sees tons of unique products dropped off. The organization works hard to look after […]
Yard Angels ready to work
Creative Roots Landscaping is looking for another Yard Angel project this October. The company has been donating to charities and providing in-kind work to the tune of $175,000 since 2010 and hopes to continue that this fall with its Give Back campaign. This annual campaign is three-fold, starting with a donation minimum of $2,000 to […]
Piers celebrates 20 years
A prominent social service group is celebrating 20 years of helping those in Okanagan communities. Partners in Resources, or Piers, was created in 2004 to provide essential services like employment opportunities, housing support and skill development programs to those in need. “This 20th anniversary is a testament to the dedication of our team and the unwavering […]
KGH gala raises $2 million
A record-setting $2,075,925 was raised during KGH Foundation’s Heart of Gold gala. Sponsored by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, the 25th anniversary gala was held at KF Centre For Excellence on Saturday night. A landmark gift from the Stober Family helped push the funds raised past the $2 million mark. The money will go towards […]
Fuel up to help ailing children
Otter Co-op is gearing up for Fuel Good Day later this month. The annual event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, when 10 cents from every litre of gas sold at participating Co-ops across Western Canada, including Otter locations, will be donated to charity. Otter Co-op, which is based in B.C., will be donating […]
Young fundraiser brings in $3K
A six-year-old Pentictonite was determined to make a difference in local cancer care, raising thousands of dollars. Lyla recently set up a lemonade stand in support of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s ongoing fundraising efforts to expand the oncology services at Penticton Regional Hospital. The little girl has had cancer closely touch her loved […]
Be on lookout for Spider-Man
The Easter Seals Drop Zone event is going to have people feeling like Spider-Man next week when they get to rappel down a 23-storey building in Kelowna. On Thursday, Sept. 5, Easter Seals BC/Yukon is challenging the community and surrounding area to step outside their comfort zone, fundraise for the charity and rappel down the […]
