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Mamas For Mamas volunteer Shelby Alexander (right) organized Lunch with Santa fundraiser at Slackwater Brewery in December 2022, bringing in much needed baby item donations to the local charity. (Monique Tamminga Western News file photo)

Penticton’s Mamas For Mamas is looking for a new home

They can operate out of the Ooknakane Friendship Centre until June 3o

 

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

 

Cera Yorke (left) of Canadian Mental Health Association and Vicki Proulx of North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society take in the Community Foundation’s 2023 grants reception on May 25. (Submitted photo)

More than $250K heading to North Okanagan charities

Community Foundation North Okanagan’s spring grants program is supporting 28 charities this year

 

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 superhero staff and volunteers at McDonald’s in Kelowna helped raise over $24,000 for BGC Okanagan on McHappy Day on May 15. (Submitted)

McHappy Day brings in almost $25K for BGC Okanagan

Funds also going to Ronald McDonald House

The superhero staff and volunteers at McDonald’s in Kelowna helped raise over $24,000 for BGC Okanagan on McHappy Day on May 15. (Submitted)
The Vernon Yacht Club is hosting its 2023 Okanagan Charity Regatta with proceeds going towards food security in the region. The regatta will be held on Okanagan Lake in Vernon June 2-4, 2023. (Vernon Yacht Club/Facebook)

Okanagan Charity Regatta ready to set sail in Vernon

The regatta, to be held June 2-4, will raise money to support food security in the region

The Vernon Yacht Club is hosting its 2023 Okanagan Charity Regatta with proceeds going towards food security in the region. The regatta will be held on Okanagan Lake in Vernon June 2-4, 2023. (Vernon Yacht Club/Facebook)
J.P. Sheedy of Vernon (centre), joined by his two daughters Ella (left) and Sadie, found the fourth of five golden tickets at Canadian Tire Wednesday, May 10, in the Vernon Valley Vonka and the Hot Chocolates Factory fundraiser. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

One left! Fourth Vernon Valley Vonka golden ticket found

Father finds fourth ticket at Canadian Tire

J.P. Sheedy of Vernon (centre), joined by his two daughters Ella (left) and Sadie, found the fourth of five golden tickets at Canadian Tire Wednesday, May 10, in the Vernon Valley Vonka and the Hot Chocolates Factory fundraiser. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Vernon’s Wes Kendall was happy to find the third Valley Vonka golden ticket in one of two bars purchased by his folks at Butcher Boys in Vernon. (Contributed)

Vernon child uncovers third golden Valley Vonka ticket – two left

Wes Kendall, three, finds ticket in bar his parents purchased from Butcher Boys

Vernon’s Wes Kendall was happy to find the third Valley Vonka golden ticket in one of two bars purchased by his folks at Butcher Boys in Vernon. (Contributed)
Vernon’s Wes Kendall, three, reacts to finding the third Valley Vonka golden ticket in one of two bars purchased by his folks at Butcher Boys in Vernon. (Contributed)

WATCH: Vernon child uncovers third golden Valley Vonka ticket – two left

Wes Kendall, three, finds ticket in bar his parents purchased from Butcher Boys

Vernon’s Wes Kendall, three, reacts to finding the third Valley Vonka golden ticket in one of two bars purchased by his folks at Butcher Boys in Vernon. (Contributed)
FILE - Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Bills’ Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charity

Player received an unprecedented outpouring of support after his heart stopped during a game

FILE - Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
The Vernon Morning Star has set up a display at the front of their office where you can purchase the bars (Bowen Assman Photo).

UPDATE: Vernon Valley Vonka bars available around town

5 golden tickets up for grabs

The Vernon Morning Star has set up a display at the front of their office where you can purchase the bars (Bowen Assman Photo).
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).
Kittens rescued from property in Osoyoos. (OHS)

52 sick cats saved from Osoyoos by Okanagan Humane Society

The cats and kittens were living on a property in Osoyoos

Kittens rescued from property in Osoyoos. (OHS)
Watkin Motors and the Vernon Towne Theatre have teamed up to present Thankful Thursday, with 100 per cent of ticket sales going towards a chosen charity each month. In May 2023, they’ve chosen to support All Are Family Outreach Society. The theatre will be playing the Lego Movie May 11 at 6 p.m. with all proceeds going towards the society. (Vernon Towne Theatre/Facebook photo)

Vernon Towne Theatre supporting Okanagan outreach society with movie night

Proceeds from ticket sales for the Lego Movie on May 11 will support All Are Family Outreach Society

Watkin Motors and the Vernon Towne Theatre have teamed up to present Thankful Thursday, with 100 per cent of ticket sales going towards a chosen charity each month. In May 2023, they’ve chosen to support All Are Family Outreach Society. The theatre will be playing the Lego Movie May 11 at 6 p.m. with all proceeds going towards the society. (Vernon Towne Theatre/Facebook photo)
The Rotary Club of Kelowna joined forces with the Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation to raise $45,800 to help relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. (Rotary Club of Kelowna/Submitted)

Funds raised in Kelowna provide shelter to 40 families in Syria and Turkey

The Rotary Club of Kelowna and the Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation raised $45,800

The Rotary Club of Kelowna joined forces with the Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation to raise $45,800 to help relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. (Rotary Club of Kelowna/Submitted)
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) has opened a new office in Kelowna.

‘Loss of sight is not loss of hope’: New vision loss rehabilitation space opens in Kelowna

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada has expanded it’s Kelowna branch

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) has opened a new office in Kelowna.
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)
A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue. A worker fills the shelves at a food bank in Montreal, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Survey finds more than half of charities polled can’t keep up with demand

A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue. A worker fills the shelves at a food bank in Montreal, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Doja was underweight because of the blockage. (OHS)

Okanagan Humane Society helps puppy on verge of death after swallowing toy

OHS estimates the total bill for Doja’s care to be in excess of $5,000

  • Apr 7, 2023
Doja was underweight because of the blockage. (OHS)
Riders set off from the starting line at Blackburn Park for the 100-kilometre Bike For Your Life Century Ride in 2017. (File photo)

New life sought for Salmon Arm community cycling event

Bike For Your Life Century Ride organizers may look to disperse assets

Riders set off from the starting line at Blackburn Park for the 100-kilometre Bike For Your Life Century Ride in 2017. (File photo)