The 26th Annual Volunteer Fair held last weekend at Parkinson Recreation Centre surpassed the expectations of Fair attendees, participants and organizers. “It has been such an amazing day of watching our community connect,” says Dorothee Birker, team lead for KCR’s Community Services Department, which coordinates the Fair. “As the home of the Volunteer Centre of […]
Curious? Do you think it could be for you? Join our INFO session on Friday, September 15 at 11:00 am and find out all about it. Disruptive Leadership includes six full-day sessions constructed to build leadership skills on the foundation of JEDI values. The program: links you to regional connections and resources that will support the […]
My original plan for the next three weeks was to showcase a few of the amazing organizations and volunteers that are participating in the Okanagan Volunteer Fair slated for September 16 but as I sit in my smoky kitchen, on edge and anxious during the Okanagan’s newest Firestorm, I can’t help but think about the […]
The United Nations has rightly seen it fit to designate a day to celebrate indigenous cultures around the world. Whereas most memorial days focus on the losses these communities endured, World Indigenous Peoples Day is a day of celebration. It is meant to highlight the amazing culture of these communities and spread awareness of the […]
THEY HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!🌟 Kelowna Morningside Rotary Club has once again proven its unwavering commitment to positively impacting our community. For the second year in a row, they deserve our recognition for their incredible support of the Children’s Summer Reading Program. This amazing initiative aims to provide much-needed assistance to children in grades 1-3 […]
In 2022, the B.C. government introduced the Anti-Racism Data Act (or ARDA) to safely collect race-based data. This data will be used to help identify where people aren’t getting equitable services. To identify where people experience gaps and barriers in accessing public services, BCStats has launched the BC Demographic Survey. The survey was created through […]
Register for the Okanagan Volunteer Fair!September 16, 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmParkinson Recreation Centre, KelownaRegister now If you are a non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact, registering for the Okanagan Volunteer Fair is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Why? Because the Okanagan Volunteer Fair will give you the opportunity to: Expand […]
KCR is going to the Kootenays! We are hosting two public awareness events to share how our Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program can support newcomers in the Kootenay region. We are hosting informative sessions in Grand Forks and Nelson. At these sessions, we will share how we support skilled immigrants to find employment comparable […]
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 […]
The world is facing one of the largest refugee crises in history, with millions of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. In the face of this humanitarian emergency, it is heartening to see communities coming together to offer a helping hand to those in need. One such effort […]