A documentation of my journey to improve my life
Category: Charity Challenge
The final stop on my #CharityChallenge was volunteering @ the KGH Foundation‘s hospital social enterprises.
Just by volunteering I was able to raise $20/hour towards hospital care projects like their prenatal #GivingGiggles campaign.
To volunteer go to Volinspire.com or contact bettina.muller@interiorhealth.ca
The Karis Support Society was my second last stop on my #CharityChallenge.
KARIS is an amazing local organization that acts as a long-term recovery home for women facing issues with #MentalHealth and #Addiction.
To get involved go to Volinspire.com or contact alisha@karis-society.org.
300+ volunteers, 2100+ food hampers, and an incredible amount of #PositiveEnergy, this was the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank holiday hamper delivery.
With an ever progressing wealth gap and a constant challenge in #FoodScarcity, the Food Bank is there to make sure the at-risk members of our community are not left without.
To get involved go to Volinspire.com or contact teri@cofoodbank.com
My #CharityChallenge took me downtown to the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society to help with their Saturday morning breakfast.
The positive energy from the volunteers was echoed by the smiling faces of those coming in from the cold.
To check out their many community programs or to volunteer go to Volinspire.com or contact eventassistant@kfs.bc.ca
#WarmMealWarmHeart #Volunteer#MakeADifference #Charity #GiveBack
Santa stopped by for #CharityChallenge #8 @ The Salvation Army Central Okanagan.
We danced, jingled and raised some funds for a very good cause
The Salvation Army runs programs all throughout the year that support families throughout the community.
To support them visit kelownasalvationarmy.ca, go to Volinspire.com, or contact Patty Lou – kettles@kelsa.ca
After years of watching A Christmas Carol, I never before realized how much we have become a society of Scrooge. We all spend our lives endlessly striving for better jobs, bigger houses, and nicer toys, all so we can live the fantasy life that we all imagine (just like Scrooge). We are so obsessed with wealth and obtaining more stuff that we have basically become blind to everything (and everyone) else in the world that does not serve that purpose...
#CharityChallenge #7 took me to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Holiday Lunch.
Not only did this amazing event bring some #HolidayCheer to some isolated members of the community but it gave the opportunity for some young people to connect and understand people who are facing troubles with mental health.
Such an inspiring day with some really positive results. To volunteer, go to Volinspire or contact denise.scott@cmha.bc.ca.
The world sucks and so do we It’s easy to look at the world and think the whole place is going to hell in a handbag. Bombs are being dropped in Syria and Iraq killing thousands, both civilian and military alike. Millions of people are fleeing war-torn countries in search of new, safer lives but are instead finding only hate, prejudice and xenophobe. Russia is hacking the US, China is battling their neighbours for land, and President-Elect Trump (which is still hard...
My #CharityChallenge took me to the Kelowna Gospel Mission to spread some holiday cheer.
The energy of the staff and volunteers was electric. They were all so passionate about helping those less fortunate and you could see the gratitude on everyone’s face that came through.
Although it’s sad to see so many people living without, it’s uplifting to know that an organization like the Gospel Mission is there to help.
To volunteer contact Sonya @ sonja@kelownagospelmission.ca or drop off a food or fund donation to their downtown location.
#PeopleHelpingPeople #PowerfulStuff #TisTheSeason #GiveBack #MakeADifference #HelpTheHomeless #Volunteer #Inspired #ScaleSomeoneElsesLife
#CharityChallenge #5 was an adventure into the snow with CRIS Adaptive Adventures.
CRIS (Community Recreational Initiatives Society) overcomes barriers by allowing disabled individuals to get out and enjoy the outdoors with hikes, bikes, rock climbing, and kayaking.
The smiles they put on their participants faces and the positive value they get out of being able to do something adventurous outdoors is absolutely amazing.
If you’d like to volunteer contact Crystal @
general@adaptiveadventures.ca or (250) 979 3941.
You can also be a part of their epic Polar Bear Dip fundraiser on January 1st by going to http://bit.ly/2hO7BPk
#SoMuchFun #GetOutdoors #OutdoorsIsForEveryone #MakeSomeonesDay #GiveBack #Charity #Volunteer #Adventure
