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(Black Press file photo)

Tree of Hope campaign’s strong roots sees $1M raised for Okanagan youth groups

The Stober Foundation closed out the campaign with a gift of $500,000.

 

Local Tim Hortons store owners and General Managers presented the YMCA with a $59,908 donation made possible by their record-breaking Smile Cookie sales. (Photo contributed)

Okanagan YMCA all smiles after cookie campaign cash

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign donates $60,000 YMCA of Southern Interior BC

 

Rhonda Zakala (YMCA, left middle), Richelle Lecky (BGC Okanagan, right middle) encourage the community to support reaching their $500,000 fundraising goal through the 25th Anniversary of the Tree of Hope Campaign. Donations will be matched by Ken and Linda Stober (far left, far right) of the Stober Foundation until December 31st. (YMCA of Southern Interior/Contributed)

Kelowna’s Tree of Hope almost at finish line of donation goal

The 25th annual Tree of Hope campaign is sitting at $403,000

 

(YMCA of Southern Interior BC/Submitted)

Childcare coming to Kelowna Airport, opportunities to study early childhood education

KF Aerospace donated $50,000 to the YMCA of Southern Interior B.C.

(YMCA of Southern Interior BC/Submitted)
Kelowna’s Tree of Hope is lighting for the 25th year on Friday, Nov. 25. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Donations to be matched for YMCA at Kelowna’s Tree of Hope

The Tree of Hope lights on Friday, Nov. 25

Kelowna’s Tree of Hope is lighting for the 25th year on Friday, Nov. 25. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
Fran Millar was thankful she participated in a YMCA Seniors Health Assessment and has since made the Y an important part of her recovery. (YMCA/Submitted)

Seniors can get free health check at Kelowna YMCA

Assessment available on Nov. 23 from 8a.m.-1p.m.

Fran Millar was thankful she participated in a YMCA Seniors Health Assessment and has since made the Y an important part of her recovery. (YMCA/Submitted)
The YMCA located at 505 Doyle Avenue in Kelowna. (Submitted)

Have your cake, and eat it too at downtown Kelowna YMCA’s 5th birthday

Free workouts and more at party

The YMCA located at 505 Doyle Avenue in Kelowna. (Submitted)
Queens Park Child Care Centre in Penticton on July 27 (Photo - YMCA of Okanagan/Facebook)

‘Y’ in the Okanagan gets a name change

“The Y is always evolving”

Queens Park Child Care Centre in Penticton on July 27 (Photo - YMCA of Okanagan/Facebook)
Over 140 golfers helped raised more than $85,00 for the YMCA. (Unsplash photo)

YMCA rakes in over $85,000 from charity golf tournament

The Wilson M. Beck charity golf tournament raised over $85,000 for the Okanagan YMCA

Over 140 golfers helped raised more than $85,00 for the YMCA. (Unsplash photo)
More than 30 teams participated in the 2022 Cycle for Strong Kids (Brittany Webster - Capital News)

Cycle for Strong Kids surpasses $80,000 goal to support Okanagan families

Over 30 teams participated in the event

More than 30 teams participated in the 2022 Cycle for Strong Kids (Brittany Webster - Capital News)
(Photo - YMCA/Contributed)

YMCA’s ‘Cycle for Strong Kids’ making triumphant return in Kelowna

The event is Sunday, May 29 at 8 a.m.

(Photo - YMCA/Contributed)
(YMCA/File Photo)

Kelowna airport to receive new YMCA childcare facility

Will be the YMCA’s 13th childcare facility in the Okanagan

(YMCA/File Photo)
(Contributed)

YMCA Okanagan’s Cycle for Strong Kids back for 15th year

The event is taking place Sunday, May 29th at H2O

(Contributed)
Local YMCA members take part in the ‘Move to Give’ campaign (Contributed)

$25,000 raised for YMCA of Okanagan’s programs for less fortunate

Members of the YMCA take part in various events to raise money to make programs available for the less fortunate

Local YMCA members take part in the ‘Move to Give’ campaign (Contributed)
Choose to move is a health-focused program for older adults (YMCA of Okanagan)

YMCA of Okanagan program offers aging adults active living program

Choose To Move offers a personalized physical activity program based on interest and abilities

Choose to move is a health-focused program for older adults (YMCA of Okanagan)
Tim Hortons owners Lori and Travis Olvsik and Angelo Fiacco present the YMCA with a $56,740 donation through the Smile Cookie campaign in September. (Contributed)

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raises more than $56K for YMCA Okanagan

Proceeds from the campaign will fund the YMCA Okanagan’s child care programs

Tim Hortons owners Lori and Travis Olvsik and Angelo Fiacco present the YMCA with a $56,740 donation through the Smile Cookie campaign in September. (Contributed)
(YMCA of Okanagan)

Tim Hortons Smile Cookies to support YMCA of Okanagan

Proceeds from the fundraiser cookies will help the YMCA of Okanagan

(YMCA of Okanagan)
Annual maintenance closures are necessary to maintain a clean and safe facility, said YMCA marketing manager Jessie Billey in an email. (Matthew Nash/Sequim Gazette)

Kelowna YMCA facilities to close for annual maintenance

Members can visit other facilities at no charge if their regular location is closed

Annual maintenance closures are necessary to maintain a clean and safe facility, said YMCA marketing manager Jessie Billey in an email. (Matthew Nash/Sequim Gazette)
Missionwood Retirement Resort donated $3,734 to support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

Soup sale helps benefit YMCA of the Okanagan

Missionwood Retirement Resort raised $3,734 for the Strong Kids campaign

Missionwood Retirement Resort donated $3,734 to support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
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Kelowna-area Tim Hortons customers raise $46k for child care programs

Smile Cookie Campaign supports program that ensures YMCA youth don’t go hungry

(Supplied)