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Gently used generosity
May 13, 2012 / 5:00 am
There are a lot of places in the Central Okanagan where you can donate your second-hand stuff, and we all seem to have a lot of it to get rid of. The good news is that there are a lot of ways to donate these goods, which will free up your space, and help someone else. Some of these ways will...
Under the surface
Apr 29, 2012 / 5:00 am
When we think of elite athletes, what comes to mind is someone at the top of their game. To be at the peak of health and performance, and to achieve success and public admiration at a young age, is something that most people would consider desirable. What goes on under the surface of such...
Where charity starts
Apr 15, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed We have all been inspired by the creators of charitable organizations. From celebrities like Bono to local role models (such as Alaina Podmorow of Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan), there are many amazing people motivating others to join...
More than breakfast
Apr 1, 2012 / 5:00 am
Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day for Peachland residents– it’s the most important meal of the week. And if you are a fan of a big, hearty breakfast with great company, you will be delighted to discover the Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast at the Peachland Wellness...
Accounting for change
Mar 18, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Alison Murray has been helping others to ensure their tax returns are correct since she got her first job (at Wendy’s Restaurant) when she was 15. The daughter of an accountant, she used to check over friends’ returns before they submitted...
Celebrating life
Mar 4, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed I am so impressed by my first visit to the (relatively) new Hospice House on Ethel Street. It really is one of the last places that I would expect to encounter joy, but the friendly volunteer at the reception desk really lightens my heart on a bad weather...
Dispensing hope
Feb 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Theresa White, OVPCC. Few things will change your life as much as having a baby. If the pregnancy is unplanned, adjusting to the news and making decisions can feel totally overwhelming. Fortunately, Kelowna has had an outstanding resource for...
Losing labels, saving lives
Feb 5, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The first thing I notice about Ozanam House is the quiet. You’d expect a recovery home for 19 men to be a much noisier place. Everyone is going about their business, participating in programs and the activities of day-to-day life. Peace and...
Matchmaking for volunteers
Jan 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
Giving time and talent to help someone else feels good. It also changes lives, and that is the main reason that many of us become volunteers. Each volunteer is unique when it comes to talents, interests, and availability. Therefore, finding the right organization and way of...
One Cup at a Time
Jan 8, 2012 / 5:00 am
Admittedly, the food service industry was not the place for my talents. I stumbled through a few jobs to put myself through college, but I was relieved to hurry down a different path after that. Nevertheless, the skills, confidence and service instincts gained in food service are...
A sheltered Christmas
Dec 25, 2011 / 5:00 am
The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful. Under pressure around time, family and money, most of us have to remind ourselves to focus on the values closest to our hearts. Photo: Contributed For some members of our community, there is no family or home in which...
Moving and mingling
Dec 11, 2011 / 5:00 am
When the temperature drops and it starts getting dark and slippery outside, seniors look for safe ways to stay active and ward off the winter blahs. The Central Okanagan offers great opportunities to do just that, so I hit the road to check out the options. Move It and Mingle in...
A sobering holiday plea
Nov 27, 2011 / 5:00 am
Many of us remember one special teacher who encouraged us to try something hard, or wore crazy socks to make the class laugh, or stayed late to coach a sports team. Years later, we look back and realize how our confidence and life decisions were influenced by that person. For...
A world of adaptive adventures
Nov 13, 2011 / 5:00 am
There is no denying that the Okanagan is a spectacular place to go outside and play. People come here from all over the world to do just that. While most of us enjoy this wealth of recreational opportunities, we rarely stop to consider whether all the people who live and vacation...
Filling the gap
Oct 30, 2011 / 5:00 am
There are many ways for young professionals to contribute their time, energy and talent to their communities. However, not all volunteer opportunities are designed to meet the unique needs of people in their 20s and 30s. Non-profit organizations in Kelowna are evolving in order to gain access to...
Health equipment heroes
Oct 16, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Dorie - HELP volunteer. A kind face and a helpful service can make all the difference when you are recovering from an ordeal like major surgery. The Health Equipment Loans Program (HELP) at the Red Cross is exactly that:...
One stop services for seniors
Oct 2, 2011 / 5:00 am
I have moved six times in the past 11 years, and every time it was a difficult and stressful experience. However, those experiences pale in comparison to what having to move would be like if I was losing my eyesight, or could not pay the rent. That’s exactly the kind of...
Starting From Strengths
Sep 18, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed “I wish I’d had that when I was younger!” is my reaction to hearing about the It’s Great to Be Me program that was a pilot project of Reachout Youth Counselling and Family Services this past year. No doubt...
Pain is Not Gain
Sep 4, 2011 / 5:00 am
My joints hurt, and I’m nervous about what I’ll learn when I visit The Arthritis Society’s Kelowna Arthritis Centre in the Stewart Building on Kirschner Street. “It’s in the ignoring that it gets so much worse,” cautions Trudy Battaglio, Manager of Education...
Just Add Sharing
Aug 21, 2011 / 5:00 am
Like most kids, I was fascinated by toys that did not belong to me. Apparently, some things never change. Every time I visit the Toy Lending Library (operated by the Kelowna Childcare Society, located at # 4 - 1890 Ambrosi Street) I have to fight my impulse to pull all the items off the...
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