Charity and Donations

(Denys Seorozhuk/Submitted)

Big White donates big cheque to Kelowna Stands With Ukraine for flood relief

The local charity is supporting a church in Kherson, Ukraine that is housing evacuees of the flood

 

(L-R): Ainsley Tymchyna (United Way), Cheryl Broder (Ukrainian Free Store), Bonnie Penner (Bravery Foundation), Iryna Storozhuk (Kelowna Stands With Ukraine), Kathleen Fieseler (Ukrainian Free Store), Jacqueline Burgess (United Way). (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Donated hygiene kits to help displaced Ukrainians in Central Okanagan

The kits were donated through the United Way with help from TD Bank

 

Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.

Every puppy should have a boy: Estate donation of nearly $1M left to Kelowna BC SPCA

Paul Bilyk donates $910,764 to Kelowna BC SPCA

 

2022 Charity Ball (Heroes for Little Heroes/Submitted)

Kelowna’s little royal subjects are cordially invited to a charity ball

The June 11, ball raises money for Heroes for Little Heroes, which brings magic to sick kids

2022 Charity Ball (Heroes for Little Heroes/Submitted)
The Change Bandits will be on Pandosy St. in front of KGH on the Day of Giving, drumming up change from passing vehicles. (Submitted)

Kelowna hospital brings back Day of Giving to fund new MRI machine

Over $3.8 million has been raised for KGH since founding of fundraiser

The Change Bandits will be on Pandosy St. in front of KGH on the Day of Giving, drumming up change from passing vehicles. (Submitted)
Morning Star publisher Keith Currie holding out a few of the delicious Valley Vonka bars. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star).

Vernon Valley Vonka and the search for a golden ticket

Media outlet and partners giving back to community with sales supporting Jumpstart

Morning Star publisher Keith Currie holding out a few of the delicious Valley Vonka bars. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star).
Ray Brosseuk, founder of Partners for Others, in his warehouse in the Big Eddy. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke charity launches campaign to send supplies to countries in need

Partners for Others has been sending shipping containers of supplies around the world for 28 years

Ray Brosseuk, founder of Partners for Others, in his warehouse in the Big Eddy. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
The Kelowna Community Fridge is celebrating two years of serving the community on April 22. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna Community Fridge celebrates 2 years with BBQ and live music event

The celebrations take place on April 22

The Kelowna Community Fridge is celebrating two years of serving the community on April 22. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Alex Mackenzie’s Comedy For A Cause tour will be swinging through the Okanagan-Shuswap in May, with stops in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. (Image contributed)

Gifts from laughter: Charitable comedy tour coming to the Okanagan-Shuswap

Profits from Comedy For A Cause shows benefit community groups

Alex Mackenzie’s Comedy For A Cause tour will be swinging through the Okanagan-Shuswap in May, with stops in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. (Image contributed)
P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma start with 4,300 km trip along Continental Divide

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)
(Balding for a Cause/ Facebook)

Balding, beers and bands to support Kelowna’s sick children

Balding for a Cause raises money for childhood cancers and blood diseases

(Balding for a Cause/ Facebook)
Dress for Success three day sale from March 31-April 2. (File/pixabay)

3-day thrift shop in Kelowna to help women reach career goals

The Dress for Success three day sale will raise money for social programs and career help

Dress for Success three day sale from March 31-April 2. (File/pixabay)
BC Cancer Foundation - Tour De Cure

Pedal for Hope: Tour De Cure rallies cyclists to transform cancer care

2,000 riders, volunteers prepare for 200-km summer fundraising ride from Cloverdale to Hope

  • Mar 20, 2023
BC Cancer Foundation - Tour De Cure
Ishadiah Flores, Okanagan College electronics engineering technology student, works on equipment in class. (OC image)

Okanagan College gets a jolt in electronic donation

Alumnus Yael Cohen donating $80,000 to the school’s electronics engineering technology program

Ishadiah Flores, Okanagan College electronics engineering technology student, works on equipment in class. (OC image)
Russian-Canadians supporting their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Ukrainian vigil and expo in Kelowna to raise funds and boost morale

Photos of the Kelowna ceremony will be sent to those fighting on the front lines in Ukraine

Russian-Canadians supporting their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Ted and Sue Fox with Fox Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (third and fourth from left) present Vernon’s Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store managing director Dale Christie (with hat), director Gena Barzan and store volunteers with a newly decorated Fox van as the winners of the 2023 Fox Wrap A Van for a Cause contest. The 2022 winners, North Okanagan Community Chaplaincy with representatives (Chaplain) Chuck Harper (far left) and Cheryl Gustavson, were also on hand. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vernon thrift store wraps first place in van contest

Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store wins 2023 Fox Plumbing Heating Wrap a Van for a Cause promotion

Ted and Sue Fox with Fox Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (third and fourth from left) present Vernon’s Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store managing director Dale Christie (with hat), director Gena Barzan and store volunteers with a newly decorated Fox van as the winners of the 2023 Fox Wrap A Van for a Cause contest. The 2022 winners, North Okanagan Community Chaplaincy with representatives (Chaplain) Chuck Harper (far left) and Cheryl Gustavson, were also on hand. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
She started the journey by trading the pinecone for a copper bracelet and hopes to end with a house to donate to the community (Stephanie Horman/Submitted)

Pinecone to home charity trade effort underway in Kelowna

A Kelowna woman is trying to trade until she gets a home to donate back to the community

She started the journey by trading the pinecone for a copper bracelet and hopes to end with a house to donate to the community (Stephanie Horman/Submitted)
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.

An oh-so-easy challenge built for Heart Month: Listen to Your Heart

February is about more than flowers + chocolates – a routine check up could save your life

  • Feb 6, 2023
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.
Lisa Burke, owner of Burke Hair Lounge, and her pup, posing for a photo on the re-opening of the Community Fridge at it’s new location (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Trendy new location for Kelowna Community Fridge

Burke Hair Lounge now hosts the food accessibility initiative

Lisa Burke, owner of Burke Hair Lounge, and her pup, posing for a photo on the re-opening of the Community Fridge at it’s new location (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Abby Lawlor and Mollie English (white shirts) present a $2,600 check to Sherman Dahl (The Emily Dahl Foundation) and Leanne Hammond (Community Foundation) on behalf of Beyond Sport Volleyball Academy. (Contributed)

VSS volleyball event raises $2,600 for the Emily Dahl Foundation

Abby Lawlor and Mollie English helped put together the special charity match last month

Abby Lawlor and Mollie English (white shirts) present a $2,600 check to Sherman Dahl (The Emily Dahl Foundation) and Leanne Hammond (Community Foundation) on behalf of Beyond Sport Volleyball Academy. (Contributed)