Opus Salon Kelowna is spreading the love this February by hosting its Second Annual Silent Auction in support of the Central Okanagan Family Hub, a program of KCR Community Resources.From February 14th – 28th, items from local businesses will be up for auction through Opus Salon & available online at https://trellis.org/opussalonauction.Imagine being:a Parent, needing to find […]
We are hosting a Citizenship Test Preparation workshop this month! The journey to becoming a Canadian citizen is a long one. If you are wanting to take your citizenship test, you are welcome to attend our 3-day workshop to help you study the Discover Canada Study Guide and answer any questions you might have. We […]
KCR and the Refugee Response Team are pleased to announce a series of interpretation and translation workshops. The workshops are free to all participants and will be held virtually over Zoom between mid-January and early February 2023. Bekircan (John) Tahberer, certified by Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, will facilitate a range of courses for […]
Donate today This year has been transformative for many and we are inspired by the resilience and strength shown by families, individuals and the community. We have had the privilege of seeing first-hand how connection to critical resources has made all the difference: A mother is able to rest easy seeing her at-risk, young adult […]
Submissions for the Holiday Activities Guide 2022 are now open!With the beautiful weather the Okanagan is having we can hardly believe that the holiday season is right around the corner! That also means it’s time for KCR to highlight your organization’s events and activities for the coming season!KCR Community Resources, in partnership with Kelowna Capital News, is […]
Okanagan Volunteer Fair Celebrates Volunteers and Mission-Driven Non-Profit OrganizationsSeptember is the time for back to school and fresh starts, and for 25 years in the Okanagan, it is also time for the Annual Volunteer Fair at Parkinson Recreation Centre (1800 Parkinson Way). On September 17, between 10 am and 2:00 pm, over 75 non-profit organizations […]
Matching volunteers to opportunities in the community is the role of the new Volunteer4All program at KCR Community Resources and it is already making a difference to individuals and non-profits in the community. Critical funding for this program was provided by the Prospera Foundation, recognizing that volunteerism is not only a great way for people […]
Partners of MNP Kelowna give generously to Central Okanagan Foundation to support community resourcesMNP Community Fund is established with the Family Hub, a program of KCR Community Resources, chosen as its first ever recipientToday, the Central Okanagan Foundation is pleased to announce that the Partners of MNP here in Kelowna have set up the MNP […]
Have you ever thought of social entrepreneurship as only for “business people”?Do you have an idea to generate money for your non-profit but don’t want it to be another one-off fundraiser and not sure where to start?Join author Madeleine Shaw for an interactive Lunch & Learn when she’ll explore the ideas in her book “The […]
Tell us about yourself – do you know how you would answer this interview question? It seems easy enough and is one of the most common interview questions. The majority of job seekers, unfortunately, fumble through this question.What is the answer that the employer is looking for? There is a way to answer this question […]