Charity
Sally Ann falling short of Christmas fundraising target in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – With only seven days to go in its annual Christmas Campaign in the…
Lake Country charity looking for meat donations after freezer issue
LAKE COUNTRY – The All Are Family Outreach group in Lake Country is warning people…
Cops for Kids raises hundreds of thousands of dollars from this year’s bike ride
KELOWNA – The Cops for Kids riders finished their 17th annual bike ride in Kelowna…
Annual ‘jail and bail’ fundraiser is back in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Some Kelowna residents may be temporarily behind bars this week to support a…
What’s lost when volunteer service clubs fold
'YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT TILL IT'S GONE' VERNON – When you visit a…
Community Foundation 2018 granting cycle has begun
PENTICTON – The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has changed the dates for…
How a community in the North Okanagan is paying it forward one coffee at a time
LUMBY – A community in the North Okanagan is spreading a little warmth one cup…
“It hurt my heart”: Armstrong woman helps homeless senior off the street
VERNON – It was a cold December day when Armstrong woman Brandi Mahood noticed an…
Armstrong Bargain Bin donations hit million dollar mark
ARMSTRONG – The Bargain Bin in Armstrong may be a place for thrifty shoppers, but…
Picking charities for donated cash proves hard for Vernon Council
"THIS IS HARD BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH NEED." VERNON – Three local organizations will benefit…
Pay off your parking tickets during Food for Fines week in Vernon, and the money will go to charity
VERNON – Vernon has come up with a way to help you feel good about…
Locals lace up for first annual charity boxing match in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Close to two dozen members of the community will step into a boxing…
Vernon council undecided over promoting charitable organizations
VERNON – Promoting the work of charitable organizations is proving easier said than done for…
How Kamloops can help the less fortunate this holiday season
KAMLOOPS - While some are busy decorating their trees, putting up holiday lights or buying gifts, others are working to make sure the less fortunate can still have a fulfilling holiday season. There are many charities looking to help out the homeless or the families one paycheque away from becoming homeless and many are looking...
Cops cram cruiser in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – A sure sign Christmas can’t be far away; the Cram the Cruiser event was held in Lake Country on Saturday. The third annual event, put on by the Mounties from Kelowna and Lake Country, has been declared a huge success. The officers and RCMP volunteers invited the pubic to come cram a...