News Items tag as: Kelowna's Gospel Mission

iN VIDEO: Public safety top priority as new Kelowna homeless shelter prepares to open
October 07, 2022 - 4:36 PM
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One of the top concerns for Kelowna residents with the opening of a new homeless shelter downtown is public safety.
Courtyard property next to Kelowna's Gospel Mission with $2.95M asking price sold to city
May 17, 2022 - 11:32 AM

An outdoor courtyard used by residents of the Gospel Mission homeless shelter in downtown Kelowna has been sold.
Kelowna's emergency shelter spaces to grow by 30%
November 08, 2021 - 3:01 PM

As temperatures drop, announcements are starting to be made about efforts to increase the emergency winter shelter beds for Kelowna’s homeless population.
Okanagan business to donate $7K worth of pizza to Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
July 13, 2021 - 1:16 PM

If you’ve ever wondered what $7,500 worth of pizza looks like, wonder no more.
Kelowna's Gospel Mission hits the streets to deliver annual Christmas dinner
December 18, 2020 - 3:05 PM

Kelowna's Gospel Mission will still be hosting a Christmas dinner this year, but due to COVID-19 safety concerns, it won't be available to the general public.
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.
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News Items tag as: Kelowna's Gospel Mission

iN VIDEO: Public safety top priority as new Kelowna homeless shelter prepares to open

Courtyard property next to Kelowna's Gospel Mission with $2.95M asking price sold to city

Kelowna's emergency shelter spaces to grow by 30%

Okanagan business to donate $7K worth of pizza to Kelowna’s Gospel Mission

Kelowna's Gospel Mission hits the streets to deliver annual Christmas dinner

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

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