Our Community Services Department has a focus on supporting non-profit organizations in the community. One of the ways we do this is by hosting learning opportunities. The dates for our 2023 Workshops are officially set and we would love to support you, no matter where you are in your non-profit career! Board Boot Camps May […]
Submissions for the Holiday Activities Guide 2022 are now open!With the beautiful weather the Okanagan is having we can hardly believe that the holiday season is right around the corner! That also means it’s time for KCR to highlight your organization’s events and activities for the coming season!KCR Community Resources, in partnership with Kelowna Capital News, is […]
Okanagan Volunteer Fair Celebrates Volunteers and Mission-Driven Non-Profit OrganizationsSeptember is the time for back to school and fresh starts, and for 25 years in the Okanagan, it is also time for the Annual Volunteer Fair at Parkinson Recreation Centre (1800 Parkinson Way). On September 17, between 10 am and 2:00 pm, over 75 non-profit organizations […]
Matching volunteers to opportunities in the community is the role of the new Volunteer4All program at KCR Community Resources and it is already making a difference to individuals and non-profits in the community. Critical funding for this program was provided by the Prospera Foundation, recognizing that volunteerism is not only a great way for people […]
Have you ever thought of social entrepreneurship as only for “business people”?Do you have an idea to generate money for your non-profit but don’t want it to be another one-off fundraiser and not sure where to start?Join author Madeleine Shaw for an interactive Lunch & Learn when she’ll explore the ideas in her book “The […]
Workshops & TrainingKCR Community Resources Community Services department is offering Workshops and Training focused for nonprofits, volunteer managers, and volunteers. Diversity & Inclusion Workshop – Introduces and explores the topics of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and why they matter in 2022 Nourishing Volunteer Managers – Topics relevant to managing volunteers, self-care, and professional development […]
What is your name and position? Sid Bildfell, External Recruitment Officer, Kelowna Division St. John Ambulance Medical First Responders. What is the name of your organization? St. John Ambulance Kelowna Division 740 Medical First Responders. What is your organization’s mission? Saving lives at work, home and play. Tell us about your organization. St. John Ambulance, […]
What is your name and position? Cleopatra Ruffle, Board Member. What is the name of your organization? Lake Country Senior Housing Society (LCSHS). What is your organization’s mission? Providing Housing for Seniors in Lake Country. Tell us about your organization. LCSHS has been in operation for 13years serving Lake Country. We are a Non-Profit, community-orientated […]
What is your name and position? Aidan O’Callahan, CSC Volunteer Coordinator What is the name of your organization? John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay What is your organization’s mission? JHSOK works with The Correctional Service of Canada on this volunteer program. The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and […]
Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 25 countries and has […]