Thursday, September 24, 2015

2nd annual United Way bus pull

Twelve teams competed on Thursday, pulling city buses along Kelowna's Bernard Avenue as part of the annual Pulling for My Community event for the United Way.

The second annual bus pull raised more than $13, 775 for the United Way's 2015 campaign.

Pictured is Kathleen Lemieux, resource development coordinator for the Kelowna Women's Shelter, along with Duane English and Wesla Wong of Global Okanagan, and Christy Webb from Sun Life Financial. 

The Kelowna Women's Shelter is a community partner and receives funding from the United Way. 

We are grateful to all who donated- thank you for your continued support!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Donate to the shelter at Shopper's Drug Mart

The Kelowna Women's Shelter is once again partnering with Shopper's Drug Mart to raise funds in support of women's health through the annual Growing Women's Health (formerly Tree of Life) campaign.

From September 12 through October 9, donations made at seven Shopper's Drug Mart locations in Kelowna will go directly to the shelter. Last year's campaign raised nearly $27,000, including $9,500 from a single store in Rutland.

The Growing Women's Health campaign provides much-needed funding for 490 women's health charities and organizations across Canada. Make a difference and support women's health with donations of $1, $5, $10 or $50. 

The campaign kicked off this week and continues for three more weeks -- so now's the time to go to your local Shopper's, buy that item you've been thinking of and help a local woman in need. 

On behalf of the Kelowna Women's Shelter and all of the women you are supporting, thank you!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Beer & Burger Night for the Kelowna Women's Shelter

If you enjoy burgers and beer, we've got just the event for you this month.

On Thursday, Sept. 24 join us for Beer & Burger Night at Rose's Pub in support of the Kelowna Women's Shelter. Tickets are $20 and include your choice of a beef, chicken or veggie burger and a pint of beer or glass of wine.

The event is hosted by Shopper's Drug Mart #2217 at Plaza 33 and all proceeds to go the shelter. The dinner runs from 6-9 p.m. at Rose's Pub at 1352 Water Street.

Call Kathleen Lemieux for tickets at 778-478-7774. Tickets are also available at the door.




Volunteer at the Kelowna Women's Shelter

Are you looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Come out to the Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair on Sept. 19 for details on how to help out at the Kelowna Women's Shelter.

We're always looking for dedicated people to support the work we do at the shelter. Right now we have more than 300 volunteers doing everything from childcare and house-cleaning, to administrative work, social media and special events. We couldn't do what we do without the amazing work of our volunteers.

The upcoming fair will showcase dozens of local non-profit organizations who are currently looking for volunteers. Come swing by and say hello at our Kelowna Women's Shelter booth!

The Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. The free event runs from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and is open to the public.

Looking forward to seeing you there. Maybe we'll work together soon!

Thursday, September 03, 2015

Gender equality activist/ author hosts Kelowna talks

An internationally-renowned American educator, author, filmmaker and cultural theorist is coming to Kelowna for three speaking events on gender violence this fall.

Dr. Jackson Katz co-founded the Mentors in Violence Prevention program at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. He is widely recognized as one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists.

Dr. Katz will discuss how everyone can play a role in preventing and interrupting various forms of harassment and abuse. Here are details about the upcoming lectures:

OCT. 7 -- Evening Talk at Okanagan College: Gender on the Agenda- the Socialization of Girls and Boys in a Culture of Violence
7-9 p.m. at Okanagan College Theatre
Tickets $20, $15 for students.

OCT. 8 -- Leadership Breakfast: Violence and Silence Community Leadership Breakfast
7:30-10 a.m. at the Coast Capri Hotel
Tickets $35

OCT. 8 -- Student Presentation: Blurred Lines: Violence in Media and Real Life
Free for schools
Presented by the Kelowna Women's Shelter "Inside/ Out Violence Prevention for Youth" program

You're also invited to the premiere of "The Mask You Live In" on Sept. 30. The film explores how America's narrow definition of masculinity is harming boys, men and society at large.

For more information about any of the events or to purchase tickets, call 250-763-4613.


Ladies 2-ball in support of the shelter

Want to enjoy the last few days of our Okanagan summer? Come out for a ladies 2-ball golf tournament in support of the Kelowna Women's Shelter!

The morning tournament takes place at Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Golf starts at 9 a.m. with a lunch following your game.

Tickets are $160 per team or $80 per player. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, a power cart, range balls, lunch and fabulous prizes. 

What is 2-ball, you ask? It's a match played between two pairs, with each member of the pair taking alternate shots. 

For more information or to register, call 250-768-0080. You can also email kims@twoeaglesgolf.com.