Sonia Newman has dedicated over 25 years to Westside Health Network Society (WHNS), starting with a part-time position while her sons were growing up, and for many years now as the Executive Director. Having originally been raised in Boyle, Alberta, she has called the Central Okanagan home for 30 years. She is proud of her […]
If you think museums are only about old things and telling old stories, Maria Garcia, the Museum Services Associate at Kelowna Museums will change your mind and hopefully inspire you to join the team of volunteers that support the organizations’ mission and vision.“Kelowna Museums Society started in 1936 as a community interest and in 1951 […]
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 […]
If you think museums are only about old things and telling old stories, Maria Garcia, the Museum Services Associate at Kelowna Museums will change your mind and hopefully inspire you to join the team of volunteers that support the organizations’ mission and vision.“Kelowna Museums Society started in 1936 as a community interest and in 1951 […]
Congratulations to all the volunteers in the community – whether formal or informal – you make our community better every single day and we appreciate all you do!Meet Ruba Qumi, the amazing Central Okanagan Family Hub Coordinator, who started as a volunteer for KCR Community Resources because she believed so strongly in the difference that […]
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week starting April 14 and a as the Volunteer Centre of the Central Okanagan, KCR Community Resources offers a huge shout-out to the many volunteers that make our community a better place to be. Volunteers make a difference by sharing their time and skills with organizations that match their values and passions. […]
For Maria Macdonnell, volunteering offers a chance to make a real difference and has been an important part of her identity. She started at age 14 as a candy-striper at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and volunteered while attending high school. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Maria was always active in their four boys’ schools […]
Looking for fruitful ways to get involved? Look no further than the Okanagan Fruit Tree Project (OFTP)! This incredible registered charity operating in the Central and South Okanagan has harvested over 475, 417 pounds of fruit and produce to share amongst the community. The organization cultivates community through a series of programs that help to […]