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Thursday 30-Jan-2025 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (More Dates)

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Phone Number: (250) 763-0456

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KCR News & Projects Share Your Light Before the New Deadline! KCR Community Resources ________________________________________ The federal government has announced an extension to the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to February 29, 2025. This change ensures that you have even more time to make a meaningful difference for families in our community. Your support transforms lives. Amidst rising costs and unexpected challenges, your contribution provides hope, joy, and essential resources to those in need. By donating, you ensure that the Family Fund continues its vital work throughout 2025, bringing relief and dignity to families all year long. Let’s continue the generosity and compassion of this season well into this new year. How to Donate Before the Deadline: • Online here • E-transfer: finance@kcr.ca • Contact Us: wendycg@kcr.ca or call 306-715-0311 (cell) We want to thank the community for your kindness and generosity during this season of giving. We are wishing you and your loved ones a joyful start to 2025! Donations must be made by February 29, 2025, to qualify for a 2024 tax receipt. Share Your Light Here Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session Employment Services - KCR Community Resources January 16th, 10:00am - 11:00am, Online via Zoom ________________________________________ Struggling to find work in your field? Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants provides services to help you find skilled employment in BC that uses the education and experience that you bring to Canada. You will gain insight about the employment services of KCR, and more specifically about the Career Paths Program for Skilled Immigrants. Attendees will find out about the criteria and eligibility for the program and what it can offer to qualified candidates who are residents of British Columbia. An overview of the types of professions that the program supports will be introduced along with the industries in which professionals align with best in each of these streams will be discussed. All are welcome to join us to attend this session. The Workshop is offered on zoom. Please register to receive the zoom link. This event is hosted by the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrant Program at KCR Community Resources in Kelowna serving the Thompson/ Okanagan and Kootenay regions. This workshop is for you if you are: 1. Residing in the Thompson Okanagan & Kootenays region. 2. Minimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation 3. Minimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency Register today at the button below! Register Here United Against Discrimination (UAD) Inclusive Youth Soccer Community Services - KCR Community Resources Sundays, November 24th, 2024 - March 30th, 2025, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Rutland & Mission, Kelowna (see specific locations below) ________________________________________ Our recurring soccer sessions welcome players of all skill levels to make friends, build a community all while enjoying the sport. This is their chance to experience dynamic, fun, and challenging training that will help them develop not only their soccer skills but their social skills as well in an inclusive environment. Cost: Free Locations: Mission Dome - 4075 Gordon Drive, Rutland Dome - 705 Rutland Road North Spots are filling up fast! Register at the link below. Register Here Networking Tools & the Hidden Job Market for Newcomers to Canada Employment Services - KCR Community Resources January 21st, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Online via Zoom ________________________________________ Have you ever wondered how it is that some people can easily make connections that help them to find jobs, and yet you have tried and you’ve been unsuccessful? Come to this 1-hour on-line session to learn what it takes to find jobs in the hidden job market and determine what networking tools are best for marketing yourself in Canada. The Workshop is offered on Zoom. By registering, you consent to having this session recorded. Please register to receive the Zoom link. This workshop is for you if you are: 1. Residing in the Thompson Okanagan & Kootenays region. 2. Permanent Residents (in the last 10 years) 3. Minimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation 4. Minimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency Register today at the button below! Register Here Unplug & Play Kick-Off Event Immigrant Services - KCR Community Resources Sunday, January 26th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna ________________________________________ Please join us for the "Kick off Family Literacy Week" with a day of screen-free fun for the whole family! Join KCR and Community Partners at the Unplug & Play Kick-Off Event to explore creative ways to connect, learn, and play together. Enjoy exciting activities such as a Bouncy Castle, Park & Play Giant Lawn Games, a FREE Public Swim, Science Demos, Jeopardy!, an Obstacle Course, Stickers and Bubbles for Kids, a Bubble Show, a Magician Performance and much more! Register Here Community Information NITEO Family Reading Program NITEO Weekly, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tuesdays: January 28 - March 11, 2025, Rutland ORL Wednesdays: January 29 - March 12, 2025, Downtown Kelowna ORL Thursdays: January 30 - March 13, 2025, Vernon ORL ________________________________________ Registration is open for the Winter Session of NITEO's Family Reading Program! Join us for our weekly 1-hour program filled with stories, snacks, engaging literacy games and activities, and more! 3 locations to choose from: Downtown Kelowna, Rutland, & Vernon. No cost to register. Questions? Email info@niteo.org Register Here 50th Annual Civic & Community Awards City of Kelowna Deadline for nominations is Monday, February 10th, 2025 ________________________________________ The City of Kelowna is excited to announce that the nomination period for the 50th City of Kelowna Civic & Community Awards has opened! These awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in our city each year and includes categories for youth, artists,?athletes, volunteers, businesses and volunteer organizations. Nomination Forms are available here: Civic & Community Awards online nomination form | City of Kelowna For complete details regarding all award categories and accessing nomination forms, please go to Civic & Community Awards | City of Kelowna Deadline for Nominations – Monday, February 10th, 2025 If you have any questions regarding the nomination process or the event, please contact the Events Team at 250-469-8423, or email civicawards@kelowna.ca. Parenting Your Anxious Youth
The Bridge Youth and Family Services
Thursdays, January 16th - February 13th, 2025, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Bridge Youth & Family Services, #8-2604 Enterprise Way
________________________________________ The Parenting Your Anxious Youth (PYAY) group is dedicated to supporting families and youth by helping them better understand anxiety and learn effective coping skills.
We will talk about:
• What anxiety is and how it works.
• How to better understand your youth’s experience.
• Skills to help you and your youth cope.
• Skills to communicate with your anxious youth.
• Skills to manage situations in which your youth’s anxiety impacts daily life.
PYAY is a FREE group suited for parents/caregivers of youth, aged 12 to16, experiencing anxiety.
Pre-registration is required.

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