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News

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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September 11, 2023

SHELTER FUNDRAISER BACK ON

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Kelowna Capital News - Jeffrey Maclean cleared of assault charges

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

(Photo: Kelowna Capital News - Original: Facebook)

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

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VANCOUVER IS AWESOME - B.C. women's shelter slams 'incompetence of the justice system' after domestic assault trial falls apart

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

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CBC RADIO - On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko

Reaction to domestic assault charges dropped due to court delays

(Photo: Colin Dacre, Castanet News)

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August 30, 2023

CASTANET - RATTLED AFTER CHARGES TOSSED

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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August 29, 2023

CASTANET - Domestic Assault Charges Stayed Due to Court Delays

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

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Shelter Opening in the Fall

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

More news about our Hidden in Plain Sight Campaign launch!

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Penticton Western News - Campaign Launch

More news about our Hidden in Plain Sight Campaign launch!

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Kelowna Now Interview - Campaign Launch

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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Canyon Falls Middle School Donation - Castanet

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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LOVE YOU campaign supports Kelowna Women’s Shelter - Lake Country Calendar (article)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Large Donation to Shelter-Castanet

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

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Abuse is never okay.
Asking for help is.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need us.
Our support team is on duty 24/ 7 and ready to help.

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