A beautifully wrapped gift is the icing on the cake for the perfect gift – it is both a pleasure to give and to receive. For those of us not very adept at wrapping, we have a super solution that is a true win-win! KCR Community Resources is thrilled to partner with Orchard Park Shopping […]
Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is marking one year of providing people across the country access to life-saving support through three easy-to-remember numbers.Since its launch on November 30, 2023, trained 9-8-8 responders have had hundreds of thousands of life-changing conversations with people across Canada who are thinking about suicide or worried about someone they know.Over […]
GivingTuesday Kicks Off Giving SeasonYou may have recently been caught up in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales promotions and then you heard about GivingTuesday, but weren’t sure what it is all about. GivingTuesday is “the world’s largest generosity movement. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a stranger, or giving to those who need our […]
If you love people and airports, Beverley Fraser wants to share the fascinating opportunity to be an Airport Ambassador and to be a part of the 10th busiest and the largest municipality owned airport in Canada. Kelowna International Airport – or YLW – is our link to the world, offering more than 60 daily non-stop […]
Dates: 6 weeks, Thursdays, Aug 8 – Sept 12, 2024Time: 9:00am – 12:00pmLocation: Hybrid- online and in-person at KCR Community Resources, 620 Leon Ave, KelownaRemote Attendees – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones requiredCost: Individual Modules $65 each; Package Price $299Limited resources are the norm for non-profit organizations. With grants becoming more competitive and difficult to attain, many organizations have had […]
On March 19, KCR Community Resources in partnership with Volunteer BC present a special Nourishing Volunteer Managers session featuring Doug Rankmore, former CEO of the KGH Foundation, speaking on “Leaders Eat Last: Servant Leadership for Volunteer Programs”. Mark your calendars to join us at this free session for both volunteers and non-profit leaders (registration info […]
Many years ago, I joined a local non-profit organization because I wanted to build community. I had just moved back to Kelowna after university and travelling adventures. I had grown up in the Okanagan and wanted to be near family and work with siblings in their restaurant. I loved the arts and so thought volunteering […]
On Monday, October 30 was officially proclaimed BC Non-Profit Day by the Government of British Columbia, “to celebrate the non-profit sector, and create deeper understanding of the people and communities that non-profits support” and to “recognize the dedication of staff and volunteer who work each day to strengthen our communities”.Did you know that there are […]
The 26th Annual Volunteer Fair held last weekend at Parkinson Recreation Centre surpassed the expectations of Fair attendees, participants and organizers. “It has been such an amazing day of watching our community connect,” says Dorothee Birker, team lead for KCR’s Community Services Department, which coordinates the Fair. “As the home of the Volunteer Centre of […]
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 […]