Born and raised in Langley, Brayden Griffiths moved to the Okanagan in 2022 to start medical school at UBCO and he is already making a difference to our community through his fulfilling volunteer work.“My journey into volunteering began with a genuine passion for working with children and contributing to the community,” says Brayden. “My interest […]
For those following the Gregorian Calendar it is officially 2024 … and some of you may have decided to make new resolutions that may include giving back to community by sharing your time, talent or treasure. As always, at KCR Community Resources we are happy to try and connect you to a meaningful opportunity through […]
Many years ago, I joined a local non-profit organization because I wanted to build community. I had just moved back to Kelowna after university and travelling adventures. I had grown up in the Okanagan and wanted to be near family and work with siblings in their restaurant. I loved the arts and so thought volunteering […]
While BGC Okanagan has been around for 65 years, you may not be aware that they serve youths up to 24 years of age. Tiffany Taffe, BCG program coordinator, is sharing about the great programs they offer and how volunteers can help make a difference.“Our mission is to help children and youth discover and achieve […]
Empowering women in all stages is a goal for the international Dress for Success and the Kelowna chapter is looking for volunteers to join their amazing organization and help it to expand to reach women throughout the Central Okanagan.The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a […]
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 […]
Elaine Johnston loves her job with Project Literacy Central Okanagan so much that she is the longest-serving employee of the organization. As the Senior Education Coordinator, Elaine has been with the organization for over twenty years.“I was first drawn to Project Literacy because of my passion for helping people reach their potential through achieving their […]
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 […]
As we enjoy the beautiful colours of fall and reach for our cozy sweaters and warm drinks, the staff at KCR are busy preparing for the upcoming Sponsor A Family Holiday Season. What an exciting time it is! We remember last year and the magic that happened before our eyes, as, individuals, couples, employers, families […]