New Executive Director Appointment
David M. Brown, President of KCR Community Resources, has announced the appointment of Katelin Mitchell to Executive Director of KCR, effective October 1, 2024.“Our Selection
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
(September 10, 2024, Kelowna, BC) September is National Suicide Prevention Month with September 10th specifically marking World Suicide Prevention Day. National Suicide Prevention
KCR: Volunteering is a gift
Elaine McMurray has the heart of a lion and is a social warrior that so loved her role as a “Raging Granny” that she got a tattoo to commemorate the experience. She is also looking to
KCR: Summer student in Kelowna
Hi everyone! My name is Abby Kiehlbauch and I am the KCR summer student this year. I am Kelowna born and raised, and feel very lucky to be able to call the central Okanagan
Okanagan Volunteer Fair 2024 – Early Bird Pricing Extended to July 5th!
KCR’s Okanagan Volunteer Fair is back for another year! Join us at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on Saturday, September 21st, from 10am – 2pm. The Okanagan Volunteer Fair is
Grant Writing Essentials (Hybrid)
Dates: 6 weeks, Thursdays, Aug 8 – Sept 12, 2024Time: 9:00am – 12:00pmLocation: Hybrid- online and in-person at KCR Community Resources, 620 Leon Ave, KelownaRemote Attendees –
Volunteers Have Needed Skills and Experiences
Sandy Broen-Dupuis moved from Alberta to the Central Okanagan in 2021 after a career in healthcare and immediately set her mind to volunteering. New to the community, she went to the
Volunteers Help Seniors Stay in Their Own homes
Sonia Newman has dedicated over 25 years to Westside Health Network Society (WHNS), starting with a part-time position while her sons were growing up, and for many years now as the
Museums Share Living History of Okanagan
If you think museums are only about old things and telling old stories, Maria Garcia, the Museum Services Associate at Kelowna Museums will change your mind and hopefully inspire you
Dreams Really Do Come True
Oh Hello … Dorothee here! As you know, I usually like to share stories of people in our community but today I am going to share my KCR story, the “full circle moment” of how my dream
