Kelowna Community Resources

Stats show reports of racism up dramatically in Kelowna
With highly visible racist incidents making the headlines in recent weeks, it’s not surprising that…

Kelowna volunteer fair to be held virtually
In light of COVID-19, Kelowna Community Resources is hosting its first Virtual Volunteer Fair to…

New web portal invites stories about racism and discrimination in Kelowna
It’s not good enough to stay silent in the face of racism. That’s the gist…

The highs and lows of connecting through video conferencing for Kelowna non profits
Diane Entwistle really doesn’t do 435 Zoom calls every day — it only feels that…

Fundraising has become the new normal for Kelowna’s Family Hub
After losing provincial government support last spring the Central Okanagan Family Hub had to turn…

Kelowna’s Family Hub pushing forward despite funding woes
KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan Family Hub’s current fundraising drive will culminate June 14 with…

So, you want to volunteer in Kelowna but don’t know where to start?
KELOWNA – A new one-hour volunteer orientation session will help you discover not only what…

Grant application writing one of the most vital skills needed by non-profits
KELOWNA – The very survival of hundreds of non-profit organizations in the Okanagan depends on…

Kelowna start-up has social conscience built right in
KELOWNA - Local non-profits are jumping on a new interactive web platform called Volinspire, the product of a new local start-up created as one of the province’s first community contribution companies. Volinspire unveiled their new interactive web platform in Kelowna yesterday, Dec. 4. “The idea began with wanting to help young people find volunteer opportunities...