1st Annual Flaman Fitness & Kelowna Women's Shelter Golf Tournament

Attention golfers, we have another fun tournament coming up in support of the shelter!

Please join us for the First Annual Flaman Fitness & Kelowna Women's Shelter Golf Tournament on Friday Sept. 11. In addition to golf, you will enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner, prizes and a charity auction. The tournament at the beautiful Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna also includes post-game spa services, live music and cocktails.

Tickets for golf and dinner are $80. There are nine "hole sponsorships" available at $500 per hole.

For more information or to register, please contact Richard or Susan Templin at 250-462-0099 or r.s.templin@shaw.ca.

Thank you so much for your support. See you on the course!

Support the shelter at Diva Day

We're excited for another upcoming summer event: Diva Day at House of Rose Winery!

On Aug. 23 from 1-4 p.m. join us at Kelowna's House of Rose Winery for a special afternoon just for women. This is the perfect event for ladies who love wine, treats and surprises. Bring your mothers, sisters and girlfriends and have a fun day while supporting a good cause.

This event is a fundraiser for the Kelowna Women's Shelter, so please bring a donation.

See you there!

Join us at the Downtown Kelowna Block Party

Mark your calendars for one of the biggest outdoor parties of the year!

On Aug. 8, Bernard Avenue will be closed to traffic from Richter St. to Abbott St. for the Downtown Kelowna Block Party-- there will be live music, delicious food, great shopping and a Kelowna Women's Shelter awareness booth. And the best part? It's all FREE!

Come by and say hello, meet our mascot Daisy and enter your name in a free raffle. We'll be downtown from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

It's sure to be a fun day for the whole family. Can't wait to see you at this great community event.

#DKBlockParty #DowntownKelowna


TheAvenue will be closed to traffic from Richter St. to Abbott St. and lined with over 140 vendors offering great deals, yummy treats, children’s activities, dancing, music and lots more for the whole gang

Bernard Avenue will be closed to traffic from Richter St. to Abbott St. and lined with over 140 vendors offering great deals, yummy treats, children’s activities, dancing, music and lots more for the whole gang

Party in Pink- what a night!

Nearly a week has passed since our fabulous Party In Pink gala last Friday and wow, we are still talking about all of your fantastic support!

We  raised an incredible $17,000 for local women in need. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support the shelter.

The event was completely sold out, there was a great energy in Sandhill Winery throughout the night and it seemed that everyone had fun-- and wore pink! Even Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran showed up in pink jeans for the occasion.

We  are still in awe of your wonderful support. On behalf of all of us at the Kelowna Women's Shelter, thank you again for your generosity. 

A great night ahead at Party In Pink

We’re only a week away from our much-anticipated Party in Pink fundraiser and we can’t wait! 

With some generous support from the community, we’ve arranged a night filled with fun, food, entertainment and lots of PRIZES. We’re looking forward to seeing all of you lucky ticket-holders on June 12^th at Sandhill Winery. 

There are many things included with your ticket, but don’t forget about the auction and raffle as well—you don’t want to miss out on nearly $20,000 in prizes. There will be silent and live auctions, a balloon raffle with a $1000 jewelry giveaway, a ticket draw with multiple $50 items and of course lots of red and white wine by the glass. VISA, Mastercard, cash and cheques all accepted on site. 

Can’t wait to see you there! Let’s Party in Pink!

Amazing auction items for Party in Pink!

We have some great news about our upcoming Party in Pink fundraiser-- the event is completely sold out AND we have a growing list of high-end auction items up for grabs.

We're so grateful to all of the people who bought tickets to support the shelter.

If you're one of them, check out the list of silent and live auction items you can bid on during the fundraiser at Sandhill Winery on June 12:

-$5,000 diamond ring donated by International Gems
-$2,000 family portrait on canvas by Kim Elsasser MPA
-$1,800 3 year vehicle maintenance package from Kelowna Hyundai
-$1,500 toward a pampering getaway in a luxurious jacuzzi suite at A Vista Villa

-$1,000 custom granite counter top (60") by Absolut Granite
-$1,000 blue & white diamond pendant by International Gems
-$600 two hour houseboat cruise for up to 50 people
-$419 Maui Jim Sunglasses from Tutt Street Optometry
-$355 comprehensive health evaluation by Aligned Chiropractic
-$310 gift basket from Laura Landry of Mary Kay Cosmetics
-$300 certificate to Health Polak Permanent Make-up & Lash Studio
-$300 certificate for two VIP wine tours from Heart & Sol Tours
-$263 high back office task chair from Staples
-$250 certificate toward dinner for 8 from European Catering
-$110 necklace, soap & body wash from Art Knapp Plantland
-$100 fresh floral arrangement from Mom & Me Creations
-$100 hair cut, shampoo & style from Ian Jackson at Adventures in Hair

And that's just a preview-- there are more on the way! Look for more donations from The Wedding Cafe, Costco, Total E'Clips Salon & Spa, White's Barbecue & Fireplace Centre, and many more.

Thank you again to our generous sponsors and to everyone who bought tickets. We're excited to celebrate with you (and raise some money for a great cause) at the Party in Pink on June 12th!

Not too late to buy flowers!

There is still time left to show your love for mom and your support for the Kelowna Women's Shelter with our upcoming Mother's Day flower sale.
You can buy a beautiful bouquet or hanging basket for only $29 by visiting our website: www.kelownawomensshelter.com.
Buy online until Friday May 8 then pick up your flowers (or buy more) on Saturday May 9 at Save-On-Foods at Orchard Plaza.
We'll have a table set up from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. with lots of varieties of flowers on display.

The baskets are already starting to arrive at our shelter and they're gorgeous!
This is just one of the many beautiful baskets you can choose from.
Moms, grandmas and any special woman in your life will love the thoughtful recognition.
Thank you for your support!

Need help? Check out our outreach services

If you or a loved one is dealing with family violence or abuse, the Kelowna Women's Shelter has a variety of outreach services available to help.

Our outreach services are flexible and designed to respond to each individual woman's needs and situation.

Some of the services include safety planning, information and referrals, advocacy and accompaniment, drop-in support groups, personal development and skill-building programs.

Don't hesitate to contact the shelter if you have any questions or concerns.

We are here to help!

For more information, day or night, visit www.kelownawomensshelter.com or call 250-763-1040. 

Mother's Day flower sale

Help support the Kelowna Women's Shelter this Mother's Day and show your love for the women in your life with some beautiful flowers!
You can pre-order a bouquet or hanging basket for only $29 by visiting our website: www.kelownawomensshelter.com.
We've extended our pre-order period, you can now buy online until May 8.
Pick up your flowers (or buy some more!) May 9, 2015 at Save-On-Foods at Orchard Plaza.
We'll have a table set up in the parking lot from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Come say hello and join us for a BBQ lunch.
Moms, grandmas, sisters and friends will all love the gorgeous greenery and the recognition.
And we love the support-- thank you so much!

Women and their pets can leave abusive situations

A heart-breaking story in Saanich, B.C. is a reminder to all women that services are available to help both you and your pets.
The family of a woman found dead inside the Saanich home last week said a coroner's report confirmed Julie Khurana was killed by her husband.
The family said Khurana suffered serious domestic abuse over the course of her relationship with her husband, but didn't want to leave their two dogs behind and feared she didn't have enough money to support herself.
Too many women don't leave abusive relationships because they don't want to leave their pets.
The Kelowna Women's Shelter is grateful to Angel's Animal Rescue in Merritt, B.C. who have offered to take care of our client's pets when they come to the shelter.
It is an important partnership that can offer women peace of mind about their animals while allowing them to seek a safe space.
Angel's Animal Rescue is currently looking for more foster homes for pets in need.
If you need to contact Angel's Animal Rescue, please call: Judanna at 250-315-5276 or Natalie at 250-801-0832.
You can visit their website here: www.angelsanimalrescue.ca.

The Kelowna Women’s Shelter is a non-profit organization that offers emergency transitional housing, counseling, support and education to women and their children who have experienced abuse. For more information, or to make a donation, visit kelownawomensshelter.ca or call 250-763-1040.