The first week of October marks National Breastfeeding Week in Canada. To celebrate, Kelowna Breastfeeding Cafe, in partnership with KCR Community Resources, hosts a breastfeeding challenge event each year and this year, the event will be virtual. Breastfeeding mothers are invited to sign up ahead of time and then join the virtual meet up on […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 9, 2020): KCR Community Resources is issuing a statement to stand up to racism and discrimination faced in our community and asks everyone to report incidents through a new United Against Discrimination online portal. “We need action from the whole community and cannot leave the work of anti-racism only to racialized […]
Are you a youth new to Canada? Are you ready for some summer fun? Do you want to make new friends? Join us for fun activities all over the city this summer! Activities include laser tag, rock climbing, games in the park and lots of more! View our Calendar of Events for a full list […]
To all our Hub families, As of today, March 17th, 2020, the Central Okanagan Family HUB will be temporarily closed. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but feel this is a necessary step to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus in our community, and for the health and wellbeing of our employees and families […]
The Crisis Line’s trained volunteers provide support to individuals experiencing emotional or situational distress, relationship issues, and social isolation. The purpose of the line is to provide a “community safety net”, enabling individuals and families to manage mental health concerns and to provide a non-judgmental listening ear to those who could benefit from engaging in […]
Respect Lives Here Sacred Spaces Tour Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, as we explore five of Kelowna’s Sacred Spaces together to learn, share, and deepen our understanding of different faiths. Everyone is invited! Hosts will greet the group, give insight into the ceremony, and answer any questions from participants. Schedule: 1:00 pm – […]
A Celebration of Culture, People and Food Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Main Street Centre, 2041 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna Admission: Entry by donation Food Tickets: $1, a varying number of tickets needed per item of food Taste authentic flavours. See colourful costumes. Experience traditions in song and dance. Meet […]
It’s GivingTuesday and KCR is super excited to launch the Imagine Campaign for the Central Okanagan Family Hub. You can help by making a donation, or become a Hub Champion and host your own fundraiser through our Trellis fundraising platform. It’s easy to start and we can help you. Make a donation Host your own […]
THE HOLIDAYS… that magical time at the end of each year where people gather to celebrate. It’s a time filled with traditions of family and cultural folklore and with a wide variety of events and activities throughout our communities. This publication contains a listing of holiday events, Christmas hamper locations, stories and traditions, and religious […]
We’ve compiled a listing of clinics in the Central Okanagan (Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna/Westbank, Peachland, Summerland, Vernon) that are offering the flu/influenza shot with all the information you need – dates, times and criteria (if applicable). Download Now