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KCR Community Resources
KCR Community Resources is divided into four departments, find the one that best suits your needs!
Community Services
- Community Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Workshops and Training
- United Against Discrimination
- Community Information
Family & Adoption
- Family Hub
- Crisis Line
- Adoption Centre of BC
- Family and Parent Support Programs
Immigrant Services
- Employment Support
- Resettlement Assistance
- Mentorship
- Translation and Interpretation
- Refugee Response Team
Employment Services
- Diverse Abilities
- Youth Employment Skills Strategy
- Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
Community Services
- Community Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Workshops and Training
- United Against Discrimination
- Community Information
Family & Adoption
- Family Hub
- Crisis Line
- Adoption Centre of BC
- Family and Parent Support Programs
Immigrant Services
- Employment Support
- Resettlement Assistance
- Mentorship
- Translation and Interpretation
- Refugee Response Team
Employment Services
- Diverse Abilities
- Youth Employment Skills Strategy
- Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
How we're making a difference
Impact Report
2023-2024
Helping non-profits & volunteers achieve their potential
23 Workshops delivered to 350+ participants:
-Board Boot Camp 101 & 102
-Disruptive Leadership
-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
-Grant Writing Essentials
-Nourishing Volunteer Managers
-Overview of Volunteer Management
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: 12 volunteers managed a 50% increase in demand and filed 600+ returns.
Strengthening families
Services were accessed by 4935 adults and 6464 children at the Family Hub.
The Family Friend Program assisted 28 families.
The Kid’s Count Program assisted 39 families.
The Crisis Line responded to a total of 11,818 calls and texts.
Adoption Services assisted 43 birth parents and facilitated 18 adoptions.
Integrating newcomers
1121 newcomers accessed settlement and integration services.
1968 migrant workers received one-on-one outreach.
59 participants were matched with settlement & employment mentors
The Refugee Resettlement program welcomed 195 refugees from 13 countries.
662 participants received translation services.
Preparing people for the workforce
349 vulnerable participants received Employment Services supports. 10 employment programs supported individuals including those experiencing: diverse abilities, displacement/unhoused, newcomers to Canada, newcomer youth, and mature workers. 112 vulnerable participants obtained successful outcomes.
Calendar of Community Events
A listing of non-profit & free events happening in the Central Okanagan.
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Publications
Download some of our free publications, including the Street Survival Guide, Media Resources Guide & Basic Needs Resource Guide.
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EBlast Newsletter
A listing of resources, articles and news about KCR and other nonprofits.
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