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Ask a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant: Sponsoring Family Members

Frequently Asked Questions: How do I bring my sister, brother, niece, nephew, friend, etc. to come live in Canada? When it comes to sponsoring people to come to live in Canada permanently, there are rules about what kinds of family members can be sponsored. If you are a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian [...]

Ask a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant: Sponsoring Parents/Grandparents

Update January 14, 2019: On Friday, IRCC announced that the online Interest to Sponsor Form will open on January 28th at noon EST (9:00 am PST). Information on how to prepare before the Interest to Sponsor system opens can be found at IRCC’s updated website. Don’t forget, the online system is first come, first served, [...]

GivingTuesday Stories: I Feel like I can do anything

KCR Presents GivingTuesday Stories: A series of heart-warming stories and a glance at our different programs we offer. The Family Friend Program is a mentorship program for isolated single mothers with young children. Volunteers are trained and matched with single moms for friendship, support, and resources. Volunteers and Participants find this program meaningful and fulfilling. [...]

2018 Holiday Events Guide

It’s that time of year again! Preparations for the 2018 Holiday Events Guide have begun! The Holiday Events Guide consists of FREE/low-cost events, community dinners, spiritual services, craft fairs & bazaars, and Christmas hamper locations happening in the Central Okanagan during the holiday season. Download: 2017 Holiday Events Guide (PDF) Cost per Event Submission: $10 […]

Publication Updates: Suicide Prevention Handbook & Media Resource Guide

2018 Suicide Prevention Handbook This resource was developed due to the critical need for continuing education and accessible information around proactively and positively responding to an individual’s risk of death by suicide. In the Central Okanagan, families/friends have been devastated by the suicide of a loved one. It is our hope that this resource may […]

Legal 101: A Free Information Series for Immigrants

Location: KCR Community Resources, 620 Leon Avenue, Kelowna Cost: Free – Free Child Minding also available Register: ac.rcknull@eehtorod or 250.860.4911 KCR – Community Resources is pleased to present Legal 101: A Free Information Series for Immigrants in partnership with the Law Foundation of BC. The series, dealing with issues of Canadian Law and Immigration, offers […]

Event Series: Circle of Mothers Wellness Group

KCR’s Family Friend Program and The Central Okanagan Family Hub – Kelowna are offering a 6 session Mother’s Wellness Series! Dates: Thursdays, February 22 – April 12, 2018, 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm No sessions on March 22 & 29 – Register for all 6 sessions (recommended) OR choose the Thursday evenings you are available […]

Global Citizen Kelowna – Schedule of Events

Founded as ‘Global Citizen Kelowna’ by local community leaders in 2003, Global Citizen Events is an annual initiative celebrating the role Central Okanagan citizens contribute to global and local humanitarian efforts. Through a series of activities organized by local non-profit and humanitarian groups, Global Citizen Events highlight the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through events […]

Street Survival Guide 2018

The 2018 Street Survival Guide consists of a listing of public washrooms, where to grab a hot meal, where to spend the night, where to go for medical attention, and more. It is available free for download from our Publications page. Please print and distribute as you please.