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 […]
Wan Wan (both her first and last name are the same) is an energetic and super organized volunteer that juggles working at KCR as the United Against Discrimination Coordinator, owning her own business Hansen’s Classic Pizza and being a CASI certified level 1 snowboard instructor. Wan’s positive attitude, coordination skills and commitment to community made […]
The VolunteerConnector is a treasure trove of volunteer opportunities and to support the ‘new year, new opportunities’ mindset, we are sharing a few more ways you can make a big difference in 2025.Check out all the opportunities at www.volunteerconnector.org for an easy, user-friendly way to look for volunteer opportunities. If you would like direct support […]
A beautifully wrapped gift is the icing on the cake for the perfect gift – it is both a pleasure to give and to receive. For those of us not very adept at wrapping, we have a super solution that is a true win-win! KCR Community Resources is thrilled to partner with Orchard Park Shopping […]
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 […]
GivingTuesday Kicks Off Giving SeasonYou may have recently been caught up in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales promotions and then you heard about GivingTuesday, but weren’t sure what it is all about. GivingTuesday is “the world’s largest generosity movement. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a stranger, or giving to those who need our […]
If you love people and airports, Beverley Fraser wants to share the fascinating opportunity to be an Airport Ambassador and to be a part of the 10th busiest and the largest municipality owned airport in Canada. Kelowna International Airport – or YLW – is our link to the world, offering more than 60 daily non-stop […]
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 […]
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 restart this group in the region so that she can join other social warriors to raise awareness of injustice […]