United Way
United Way hosting 10th annual drive-thru breakfast in Penticton
The United Way’s popular drive-thru fundraiser in Penticton is hosting its 10th annual event tomorrow…
Kamloops dad gets haircut from daughter to raise money for domestic violence, mental health services
When Kamloops resident Nathaniel Martin's daughter wanted to cut his hair, he came up with…
Southern Interior United Way merger all about a strong and efficient organization
KELOWNA – The joining of two regional United Way organizations in the Okanagan, Shuswap and…
Vernon United Way director says goodbye after 25 years with organization
VERNON – After 25 years with the United Way, executive director Linda Yule describes her…
United Way consolidating in Okanagan, Shuswap
The United Way in the Okanagan and Shuswap is combing its regional boards. The United…
VIDEO: Lost soles to be returned to owners in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – People have been bringing their expensive broken shoes and belts to get repaired…
Numbers are in for Kamloops’ first ever youth homeless count
KAMLOOPS – There are 129 youth in Kamloops who, at some point, had nowhere to…
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…
Extortion, arson charges for man who trapped three Kamloops United Way employees
KAMLOOPS – A man is facing 11 charges after lighting fires in downtown Kamloops, demanding…
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...
United Way seeking donations to help Syrian refugees coming to Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - An urgent fundraiser for Syrian refugees is underway by the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo. Money raised by the United For Refugees charity will be going towards the group Refugees and Friends Together which is sponsoring the arrival of four families to the Kamloops area. “One of our national focus areas is strong...
Kamloops Regimental Ball a success, raises $42,500 in funds for United Way
KAMLOOPS - More than $40,000 was raised for the United Way at the Regimental Ball in Kamloops last month. Officials from the Kamloops RCMP and the B.C. Lottery Corporation presented a cheque worth $42,500 to the United Way’s Community Fund today, Nov. 18. The funds were raised by the detachment’s Regimental Ball on Oct. 17,...
Lots of work left in Cache Creek clean-up
CACHE CREEK – A large donation by a local union will help with the massive clean-up effort still needed in the small town of Cache Creek. “We want to put the challenge out to people to donate,” United Steelworkers Local 1-417 president Marty Gibbons says, adding people often have short memories. Once the national news...
TimeDrive lets young professionals donate their skills to local charitable groups
KELOWNA - Proving millennials are not all about themselves, TimeDrive 2015 goes tonight. It's an event which connects young professionals with non-profit organizations in need of their skills or services. “The younger demographic, from early 20s to late 30s is generally who we appeal to,” says organizer Victor Narynskyyi, a member of Gennext which is...
Holiday inspiration found in home tour
KAMLOOPS - If you are just starting to think about decorating your home for Christmas then you may want to take in the Homes for the Holidays tour this weekend to get some tips from the pros. The tour, a key fundraiser for the local United Way, features homes decorated for the holidays by local...