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Kelowna Gospel Mission
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission bouncing back from tough year thanks pair of huge donations
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, a non-profit homeless charity, struggled to keep up with a dramatic increase…
Why sheltering the homeless in the Okanagan isn’t enough
While the Okanagan unhoused community has to face a myriad of issues to answer their…
Is Kelowna’s Gospel Mission finally going to move?
In 2005, the City of Kelowna and Kelowna's Gospel Mission launched a plan to relocate…
$24 million building in Kelowna being converted to homeless shelter
The 89,000 square foot former B.C. Tree Fruits building, next to the Tolko Mill site…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission feeds 400 people for annual Easter dinner
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission annual Easter dinner was smaller this year as the shelter is no…
COVID-19 a challenge for residents of homeless shelters in the Okanagan, Kamloops
How do you self-isolate if you show COVID-19 symptoms while living in a homeless dorm?…
Developer plans to build Kelowna’s tallest building at 42 storeys
While the Gospel Mission has been helping the homeless for decades, it’s also been blamed…
Homeless hockey video humanizes Kelowna’s street-entrenched population
Kelowna's Gospel Mission hosted a street hockey game on Leon Avenue in the city's downtown…
Downtown Kelowna nightclubs and temporary homeless camp not a good mix
The owner of Kelowna’s newest nightclub is “shocked” by the reaction triggered by a police…
Extras wanted for film production at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
A local film production company is looking for extras to play street hockey in a…
The number of people sleeping rough in downtown Kelowna has doubled, city says
KELOWNA – The 200 block of Leon Avenue is looking more and more like a…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is no longer for emergencies only
'WE'VE SEEN OUR BIGGEST INCREASE FROM THAT – PEOPLE LOSING HOUSING." KELOWNA – After 41…
Kelowna’s homeless population struggling to beat the heat
KELOWNA – Leon Avenue has become busier with street people, increasing the pressure on one…
Local vet comes to the rescue of injured cat at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
KELOWNA – Dr. Oz from Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital donated medication and boarding to treat…
Easter dinner will be served at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
KELOWNA – Everyone is invited to a free Easter dinner at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission this…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission prepares for 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner
KELOWNA – This year marks the 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission.…
Street angel has high hopes for Kelowna’s homelessness plan
KELOWNA – When I first meet JoAnne McKenzie, she’s smiling broadly walking down the freshly-scrubbed…
SLEEPING IN CARS: Kelowna’s hidden homeless shelter
KELOWNA – No accurate measure can be made of the number of men, women and…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission readies for Easter feast
KELOWNA – Volunteers at the Kelowna's Gospel Mission are busy preparing close to 1,000 meals…
Kelowna homeless shelters welcome pets for all the right reasons
"THE MOST UNUSUAL WAS A MINI BANTAM ROOSTER THE LADY WOULD WALK ON A LEASH."…
Kelowna Gospel Mission serving dinner for 800 this Thanksgiving
KELOWNA – Hundreds of hungry fathers, sons, daughters and mothers will get a Thanksgiving dinner…
Courtyard project on Leon Avenue welcomes Kelowna’s homeless
KELOWNA – A park-style courtyard next to the Kelowna Gospel Mission is already doing what…
Anti-overdose drug now standard equipment at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
KELOWNA – Naloxone has become a necessary piece of equipment for frontline homeless shelters like…
Kelowna dental community steps up to keep Gospel Mission clinic open
KELOWNA – Dozens of Kelowna dentists have agreed to volunteer their time this summer to…