News Items tag as: Kelowna's Gospel Mission

Temporary food stations operating in Kelowna for homeless during pandemic
May 17, 2020 - 6:30 AM

Those living rough on the streets of Kelowna are finding it easier to eat and have a place to rest during the pandemic thanks to local non-profit organizations.
Christmas dinner for 800 to be served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission
December 20, 2019 - 12:30 PM

Kelowna's Gospel Mission will serve its annual Christmas dinner tomorrow.
Homeless hockey video humanizes Kelowna's street-entrenched population
December 17, 2019 - 11:24 AM

Kelowna's Gospel Mission hosted a street hockey game on Leon Avenue in the city's downtown core this past fall in order to show the world that homeless people are not so different than the rest of us.
Randy Benson retiring after nearly two decades at Kelowna's Gospel Mission
December 03, 2019 - 10:15 AM

It may seem like the job of sheltering and caring for the homelss is a thankless job but after nearly 20 years as executive director of Kelowna's Gospel Mission, Randy Benson is retiring with some good memories.
Halloween nightclubbing next to homeless camp will draw a heavy police presence in Kelowna tonight
October 31, 2019 - 5:00 PM

If Gary Baker and Derek Foreel have their way, Halloween night will be no different for the homeless on Kelowna's Leon Avenue or for nightclub patrons than on most other nights.
Extras wanted for film production at Kelowna's Gospel Mission
October 17, 2019 - 9:12 AM

A local film production company is looking for extras to play street hockey in a video shoot in Kelowna next week.
Easter dinner will be served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission
April 18, 2019 - 12:04 PM

KELOWNA - Everyone is invited to a free Easter dinner at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission this weekend.
Kelowna's Gospel Mission serving 40th Christmas dinner
December 14, 2018 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - It was back in 1978 when Kelowna’s Gospel Mission served its first Christmas dinner.
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission ready for Thanksgiving dinner
October 06, 2017 - 3:15 PM

KELOWNA - Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is helping the community this Thanksgiving by providing dinner to those in need.
VIDEO: One woman's effort to help Kelowna's homeless
August 22, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - The Gospel Mission is reaching out to the public for help with the City’s growing homelessness issue.
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How Kelowna got its name from 'grizzly bear', despite a distinct lack of grizzlies around
The story is that Kelowna derived its name from the Syilx word for grizzly bear but there's another, more odoriferous, tale about how the name came to be and it may surprise you. The story told by a Syilx elder is a lot more interesting

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News Items tag as: Kelowna's Gospel Mission

Temporary food stations operating in Kelowna for homeless during pandemic

Christmas dinner for 800 to be served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission

Homeless hockey video humanizes Kelowna's street-entrenched population

Randy Benson retiring after nearly two decades at Kelowna's Gospel Mission

Halloween nightclubbing next to homeless camp will draw a heavy police presence in Kelowna tonight

Extras wanted for film production at Kelowna's Gospel Mission

Easter dinner will be served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission

Kelowna's Gospel Mission serving 40th Christmas dinner

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission ready for Thanksgiving dinner

VIDEO: One woman's effort to help Kelowna's homeless

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