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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We hope that everyone is staying safe during this difficult time. If you or anyone you know are looking for wildfire recovery resources, you can find a variety of informational and recovery support resources on this BC211 page to share with those affected by the fires. Agencies can apply for funding through the United for […]
When social distancing cramps your traditional holiday-style, go modern and start some new traditions. Inspired by the Okanagan Young Professionals Local Love Bingo card from earlier this year and our very own Dr Henry, we have created a seasonal version, the Be Safe, Be Calm and Be Kind Seasonal Bingo. The suggestions below are just […]
With the temperature dropping and the snow falling, it is time to start thinking about the holidays and how our community can help everyone have a festive season. KCR’s annual Sponsor-a-Family program has received a record number of applications this year. COVID-19 has deeply impacted many of the families in our community. Those that were […]