KCR’s Sponsor a Family Program program matches generous sponsors from the community with a family. The families selected are working hard to rise above their circumstances and make the lives of their children better. With COVID again this year, we need your support. We have seen the need increase significantly during the pandemic, with more families […]
With the temperature dropping and the snow falling, it is time to start thinking about the holidays and how our community can help everyone have a festive season. KCR’s annual Sponsor-a-Family program has received a record number of applications this year. COVID-19 has deeply impacted many of the families in our community. Those that were […]
The first week of October marks National Breastfeeding Week in Canada. To celebrate, Kelowna Breastfeeding Cafe, in partnership with KCR Community Resources, hosts a breastfeeding challenge event each year and this year, the event will be virtual. Breastfeeding mothers are invited to sign up ahead of time and then join the virtual meet up on […]
THANK-YOU to the First West Foundation – Valley First Endowment, for continuing to support families of the Central Okanagan to remain connected and healthy. Your financial support provides information, referrals, navigation, resources and supports to children and their families through the Central Okanagan Family Hub which has gone mobile this summer. This funding has provided […]
To all our Hub families, As of today, March 17th, 2020, the Central Okanagan Family HUB will be temporarily closed. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but feel this is a necessary step to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus in our community, and for the health and wellbeing of our employees and families […]
The Crisis Line’s trained volunteers provide support to individuals experiencing emotional or situational distress, relationship issues, and social isolation. The purpose of the line is to provide a “community safety net”, enabling individuals and families to manage mental health concerns and to provide a non-judgmental listening ear to those who could benefit from engaging in […]
It’s GivingTuesday and KCR is super excited to launch the Imagine Campaign for the Central Okanagan Family Hub. You can help by making a donation, or become a Hub Champion and host your own fundraiser through our Trellis fundraising platform. It’s easy to start and we can help you. Make a donation Host your own […]
Kelowna Breastfeeding Challenge 2019 is coming up! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5! I know what you’re thinking, What’s a Breastfeeding Challenge? The Breastfeeding Challenge is an annual event where communities participate in a fun competition to see which community has the most children breastfed simultaneously in a single location. Communities can register for […]
The Central Okanagan Family Hub is looking for volunteers to assist the Family Hub Facilitator with supporting families accessing the Hub and service providers’ programming. Reporting Structure: Reports to the Family Hub Facilitator & Family Services Manager. Prime Functions: Creates a welcoming environment for participants Greets and interacts with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a […]
Date: Friday, June 14, 2019, 7:30 am – 9:00 am Location: Pearson Road Elementary, 700 Person Road, Kelowna More Information: Dorothee Birker, 250.763.8008 ext. 254, ac.rcknull@eehtorod Come out and support the Central Okanagan Family Hub – Do a Lot for a Little campaign! What you will receive: A Healthy breakfast A chance to win some […]