Thursday, October 22, 2015

Women and Wine Open House

We have exciting news from our friends at Cedar Creek Estate Winery-- they've chosen us to be their charity of choice again at this year's Women and Wine Open House!

The 12th anniversary of the ladies-only event takes place Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 p.m.

Participants will get to enjoy complimentary wine tastings, delicious treats as well as artisan booths featuring local crafts and a raffle. You don't want to miss this!

You'll also receive 15% off wine on purchases of two bottles or more.

Admission is by donation to the Kelowna Women's Shelter.

Cedar Creek Estate Winery is located at 5445 Lakeshore Rd. For more information, call: 778-738-1027.

Thanks so much again, Cedar Creek. We can't wait to come enjoy a glass of wine with you!

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Support the shelter at the Red Barn Artisan Market

Start your Christmas shopping early this weekend and support the Kelowna Women's Shelter at the Red Barn Artisan Market!

The holiday sale takes place this Saturday, November 7th from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The market will be located at Okanagan Mission Hall at 4409 Lakeshore Road in Kelowna.


The free sale will showcase some of the region's best artisans and local crafts. There will also be a number of local non-profits providing information and kids' crafts.

The Kelowna Women's Shelter will have an awareness table, along with a free raffle and donation bin. We will also be giving out kids' activity books.

Visit the event's Facebook page here for more information. We're grateful for your continued support.

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

We are getting ready to thank some of our most generous supporters at Kelowna's first annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon. 

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Okanagan Chapter is hosting the lunch at the Harvest Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 13. Tickets are $35 per person or $350 for a table of eight. 

The Kelowna Women's Shelter is looking forward to thanking a number of groups and individuals for their wonderful contributions to the shelter over the last several years.

Philanthropy is "the love of humankind," and National Philanthropy Day-- Nov. 15-- is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to put the word into  action and recognize the change that philanthropy has brought to our communities. In 2012, Canada officially recognized National Philanthropy Day permanently, setting a new model for countries around the globe.

The awards luncheon will honour and acknowledge outstanding achievements by individuals, foundations, corporations, fundraising volunteers and non-profit organizations who contribute their time, talents, financial support and other resources to our community.

Thank you in advance to all of our amazing supporters-- see you there!