In a busy, busy world, we can easily get lost in the everyday minutia of our own hamster wheels, running to get task after task done. Checking items off our To-Do lists feels so good, it’s hard to ignore the siren call of accomplishment. Yet sometimes, we truly do need to stop – maybe to […]
Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is marking one year of providing people across the country access to life-saving support through three easy-to-remember numbers.Since its launch on November 30, 2023, trained 9-8-8 responders have had hundreds of thousands of life-changing conversations with people across Canada who are thinking about suicide or worried about someone they know.Over […]
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 Committee, which included current Board members, a former KCR executive director, and an HR consultant, clearly identified that our current Director of Services, Katelin Mitchell, is the best choice.During the […]
(September 10, 2024, Kelowna, BC) September is National Suicide Prevention Month with September 10th specifically marking World Suicide Prevention Day. National Suicide Prevention Month is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, the many people who have been touched by suicide and those who have experienced suicidal thoughts. It’s also a time to raise […]
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 of building a family led to my dream job and how, through my job, I now get to […]
You may remember that KCR Community Resources is celebrating its 40th anniversary year and we thought it would be fun to connect with some of the early KCR team members and volunteers and share their “Full Circle Moment” with you.Deanna Notte is currently the longest-term staff person at KCR, having started as the Crisis Line […]
(April 25, 2024, Kelowna, BC) Today, Ellen Boelcke, executive director of KCR Community Resources for the past 14 years, has announced her retirement effective September 30, 2024, citing her desire to dive into new adventures, to travel and to explore.“This is truly a bittersweet moment for me,” states Boelcke. “I love this organization and the […]
How do individuals thrive, when the family – that is their everything – is hurting? They simply can’t. Community coming around those families through their support of social service agencies like KCR Community Resources makes all the difference in allowing children and parents to be their best selves. Will you Share your Light with those […]
On Monday, October 30 was officially proclaimed BC Non-Profit Day by the Government of British Columbia, “to celebrate the non-profit sector, and create deeper understanding of the people and communities that non-profits support” and to “recognize the dedication of staff and volunteer who work each day to strengthen our communities”.Did you know that there are […]
Celebrate With Us Here!October 25 is the official birthday of the Kelowna Community Resources Society – now better known as KCR Community Resources. In 2023, we are celebrating our 40th birthday and are inviting the community to celebrate with us. Our plan for our anniversary celebrations is to share milestones and stories from the past […]