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As a community-focused organization, the Kelowna Women's Shelter is committed to keeping our supporters and the general public up to date on our latest news and events. We believe that sharing information about our work can help inspire others to get involved and support our efforts to help those in need.

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Stronger Together: Addressing Domestic Violence as a Community

October 23, 2024

Kelowna Now - Press Release on KWS upcoming panel event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in November.

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New Pilot Program for Employment Help

September 13, 2024

The Kelowna Women’s Shelter is starting a new pilot program to help people who have experienced domestic abuse find financial independence.

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Changing the Narrative

September 12, 2024

Castanet Article: Kelowna Women's Shelter, Shopper's Drug Mart try to change narrative on Domestic Abuse.

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Back to School Thrifting

August 31, 2024

KWS Thrift Store Manager Carole Hunter shares with Castanet about the students shopping thrift for back to school.

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Voyager Cares Sets Lofty Goal

July 7, 2024

Kelowna Women's Shelter was one of 3 charities to benefit from this fundraising initiative.

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100 Quilts Donated

June 25, 2024

The Kelowna Women's Shelter was one of two charities to receive 100 quilts from the Pincushion Quilt Guild.

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Car Smarts and Big Hearts

April 12, 2024

Kelowna Women's Shelter, Integra Tire offering a crash course on vehicle maintenance.

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Big White Women's Ski Day Raises $6,910 for Charity

March 21, 2024

Big White Ski Resort has donated $6,910 to the Kelowna Women’s Shelter, proceeds from Women’s Ski Day on March 9.

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Event at Rotary Centre raises $5K for Kelowna Women's Shelter

March 13, 2024

More than $5,000 was raised for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter at an event Friday to mark International Women’s Day.

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Michelle Dickie Radio Interview with Phil Johnson

March 8, 2024

KWS Executive Director Michelle Dickie joined Phil Johnson on AM News1150 on March 8, 2024 to discuss domestic abuse, our services, and how women can reach out for help.

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Support Abuse Survivors

February 22, 2024

Support Women Like Deborah

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Stories of Survivors Told Through Art at Kelowna Women’s Shelter Event

February 8, 2024

To honour International Women’s Day (March 8), the Kelowna Women’s Shelter is hosting an art event

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New Director at Shelter

January 10, 2024

Kelowna Women's Shelter names new Executive Director.

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$51K From Diamond Auction

January 5, 2024

Castanet and Premier Jewellery and Loans diamond auction raises thousands for programs at Kelowna Women’s Shelter

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Plans submitted for 2nd phase of Rental Projects on Rutland's Kneller Road

December 18, 2023

Plans for the second phase of a rental project on Rutland’s Kneller Road have been revealed. (Photo credit: OMAHS)

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Tim Horton's Holiday Smile Cookie Helps Kelowna Women's Shelter

December 13, 2023

The Kelowna Women's Shelter will be getting a little bit of help this holiday season thanks to Tim Horton's and their Smile Cookie campaign.

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Buy Diamonds, Save Lives

December 11, 2023

Premier Jewellery and Loans Presents Annual Diamond Fundraiser for KWS

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Painting for Women's Shelter

December 10, 2023

Local Artist Looking to Give Back to the Women's Shelter

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BC Housing - New Safe Homes Open for Women Leaving Violence in West Kelowna

November 15, 2023

Women and children leaving violence in West Kelowna now have access to 55 new safe places, with a partnership between the Province through BC Housing and Kelowna Women's Shelter.

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Lawsuit After Charges Stayed

October 7, 2023

Kelowna woman files lawsuit after domestic assault charges stayed in August. (Photo credit: Castanet)

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Shelter Fundraiser Back On

September 11, 2023

Women's Shelter reschedules Daisy Story Project Fundraiser After Postponement

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Global News - Women’s rights advocates frustrated by Kelowna man’s assault charges being stayed

September 1, 2023

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Kelowna Capital News - Jeffrey Maclean cleared of assault charges

August 31, 2023

Court delays result in clean slate for Kelowna man accused of assault

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Castanet - Rattled After Charges Tossed

August 30, 2023

Kelowna Women's Shelter slams 'incompetence of the justice system' after domestic assault trial falls apart

Colin Dacre - August 30, 2023 (Photo: Colin Dacre)

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Vancouver is Awesome - B.C. Women's Shelter Slams 'Incompetence of the Justice System' After Domestic Assault Trial Falls Apart

August 30, 2023

Legal delays in domestic abuse trial shakes faith in Kelowna, B.C., justice system

(Photo: Nicholas Johansen)

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Castanet - Domestic Assault Charges Stayed Due to Court Delays

August 29, 2023

CHARGES STAYED OVER DELAYS Colin Dacre - Aug 29, 2023 (Photo: Colin Dacre)

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Shelter Opening in the Fall

August 11, 2023

On August 11, 2023 the Kelowna Women's Shelter held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the doors to their new West Kelowna Shelter.

Castanet interviewed Executive Director Allison Mclauchlan about what this new space means for the community.

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Large Donation to Shelter-Castanet

January 12, 2023

Castanet Media covered the results of Premier Jewellery and Loans annual fundraiser  - $7,600 raised!

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Premier Jewellery and Loans presents annual diamond fundraiser for Kelowna Women's Shelter- Castanet

December 12, 2022

Castanet Media covered Premier Jewellery and Loans annual fundraiser  -back for its seventh year.

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Domestic violence survivor speaks out after charges dropped midway through trial - Castanet

November 11, 2022

We appreciate Castanet Media highlighting our Purple Ribbon Campaign for the month of November.

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Pur & Simple Brings Breakfast to Kelowna Women's Shelter - Castanet

October 28, 2022

Thank you so much to Pur & Simple in Kelowna for dropping off wonderful donated breakfasts for the women and children at our Transition house on October 27, 2022.The highlight was watching the children enjoy the amazing rainbow pancakes!

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Kelowna Women's Shelter continues to struggle to meet demand post-COVID -iNFOnews (article)

September 26, 2022

We are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ to raise donations for our shelter and shelters across Canada.You can donate in-person at your local Shoppers Drug Mart™ or visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/givingshelter.

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Violence Against Women Worsened During the Pandemic - Kelowna Now (video)

September 23, 2022

We are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ to raise donations for our shelter and shelters across Canada.You can donate in-person at your local Shoppers Drug Mart™ or visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/givingshelter.

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Inflation Heightens Abuse - Kelowna Women’s Shelter Says Inflation is Further Hurting Those Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse - Castanet (video)

September 17, 2022

We are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ to raise donations for our shelter and shelters across Canada.You can donate in-person at your local Shoppers Drug Mart™ or visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/givingshelter.

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Love You Campaign Supports Kelowna Women’s Shelter - Lake Country Calendar (article)

September 14, 2022

We are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ to raise donations for our shelter and shelters across Canada.You can donate in-person at your local Shoppers Drug Mart™ or visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/givingshelter.

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Global News Okanagan Interview (Minute 5:03)- Campaign Launch

August 11, 2022

More news about our Hidden in Plain Sight Campaign launch!

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Canyon Falls Middle School Donation - Castanet

June 14, 2022

We were thrilled to receive this generous donation from the Canyon Falls Middle School!

The donation comes as a result of a successful fundraiser put on by the students of the school and their parents.

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Kelowna Now Interview - Campaign Launch

June 9, 2022

Emotional Abuse can be hard to recognize; both by outsiders and the person being abused. These survivors are often “Hidden in Plain Sight.”

On June 8, 2022 we invited local media as we kicked off our new “Hidden in Plain Sight” campaign.

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Penticton Western News - Campaign Launch

June 9, 2022

More news about our Hidden in Plain Sight Campaign launch!

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