Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen

Charity Check-In
2023-01-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Okanagan College: Penticton Campus, 583 Duncan Ave. West, Penticton, BC, V2A8E1, Canada
Thank you to all the dedicated charity leaders who joined us on Janaury 19th!
We’re hosting a facilitated session for the people who lead charities in the South Okanagan Similkameen. We hope this session will spark an ongoing conversation both within and outside the Foundation about our roles as a broker, catalyst and facilitator in our sector.It’s not difficult to recognize that the landscape in which foundations/funders and charities operate is evolving. We know that we need to change and adapt, along with the organizations we serve, to ensure we are being the most effective we can be in supporting the charitable sector in the South Okanagan Similkameen.Instead of guessing what this looks like, we want to hear from you:

Do our current ways of doing business meet your needs?
What additional tools could we bring to the table to support you?
What could we be doing more/less of?
What could we be doing differently?
What needs do you have that you don’t look to us to support?

For a moment, we want to shift the focus from How is the community doing? to How is your organization doing?
This session also represents an opportunity to flip the mentality of “foundation of funder and charity as grantee” and begin to explore different possibilities for our relationship.
If your charity hasn’t received a grant from us, you might think this session is not for you; however, we can’t tell you how important your feedback and perspective is to our planning and we’d really like to see you on the 19th.
We’re excited about the prospect of gaining your insights, and we look forward to engaging in conversation with you. We know that an afternoon of your time is significant, and we promise to make the best use of it.
Our sincere thanks to Okanagan College for hosting this event!

Community Services Recovery Fund: application window opens
2023-01-06 | online event
Starting today, community service organizations from across the South Okanagan Similkameen can submit their applications to the Community Services Recovery Fund. This $400 million investment by the Government of Canada was created to support the adaptation and modernization of community service organizations that are facing the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic. The application deadline is February 21, 2023.
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen will distribute up to $290,000 from the Fund to organizations in our region. For more information about the Fund, please visit www.communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca.

100 Women Who Care- 4th Quarter Event- Nov 30th
2022-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Penticton Lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5, Canada
We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 30th!
Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women!
Please RSVP for the event below.
If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know.
If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.

100 Men Who Care - Nov 2022
2022-11-29 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | The Cannery Brewing
Join us at Cannery Brewing for the last 100 Men event of 2022!
RSVP below (please!) and click here to make your donations today.
Thanks to Blake Crocker for sponsoring this event! Without the support of guys like Blake (and our past sponsors) we wouldn’t be able to provide the appies you enjoy at the event. Make sure to thank Blake the next time you see him! If you’re interested in sponsoring a future event ($500 per event) you can click here to make your contribution.

Investment Readiness Program - Application Window Closes
2022-11-22 | BC
November 22 is the last day to submit applications to the Investment Readiness Program (IRP).
For any last minute questions or support please contact Abbie Norrish at the Central Okanagan Foundation.
Click here to apply now.

100 Women 3rd Quarter Event- Match at the Casino
2022-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Match Eatery & Public House, 553 Vees Dr, Penticton, V2A 8S3, Canada
We are excited to have you join us at Match Eatery at the Casino on Thursday, September 29th!
Please RSVP for the event below.
If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know.
If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.

100 Men Who Care - Sept 2022
2022-09-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | tba, Canada
Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event?
Click here to make your donations today.

2022 Legacy Club Event
2022-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Leir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Ave, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 2R2, Canada
It is our pleasure to host this event to highlight our Legacy Club, the Foundation’s way of recognizing donors who have made a gift to the Community Foundation as part of their estate plan. This event also recognizes dedicated donors who have also committed to making lasting impacts through establishing a personal or family endowment fund.
This year’s event will be held at the Leir House Cultural Centre on September 7th.
Attendees will get a sneak peek of the Aging Well Exhibition which features artworks from a project which invites senior community members to create their own expression of what aging well means to them, and to reflect on their past as well as their vision for the future.
We are also thrilled to have musicians from the Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts play for us at this event.
Light refreshments and snacks to be provided.
If you are interested in learning more about the Legacy Club and the Foundation, please contact Yuki Ihara, Donor Services (yukiihara@cfso.net).

Foundation Grants
2022-08-19 08:00 - 2022-10-14 23:30 (America/Toronto) | BC
The Community Foundation provides more than $300,000 in grant money to registered charities in the South Okanagan Similkameen on an annual basis. Consider applying for a grant to fund a project or program in your community!
The next cycle of Foundation grants will be open for applications in August 2022.
For more information please visit: www.cfso.net/apply-for-a-grant

Neighbourhood Small Grants Project Leader Info Session
2022-07-11 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | online event
This info session is for Neighbourhood Small Grant award recipients to help them get up to speed on how to succeed with their projects.
RSVP to the event, and receive the required Zoom link, by emailing Kim English at kimenglish@cfso.net.

100 Women Who Care- June 22nd at Play Estate Winery
2022-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Play Estate Winery, 507 Skaha Hills Dr, Penticton, BC, V2A 0A9, Canada
We are excited to have you join us at Play Estate Winery on Wednesday, June 22nd!
Please RSVP for the event below.
If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know.
If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.

100 Men Who Care - May 2022
2022-05-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Match Restaurant, 553 Vees Drive, Penticton, BC, V2A 8S3, Canada
Join us at the May 2022 100 Men Event at the amazing Match Restaurant! Our meeting will be on the 2nd floor of Match in the private lounge area. There’s lots of space to mingle and no extra restaurant noise to disrupt the speakers!

Event Sponsor:

This meeting is sponsored by James Smirle from Handford Smirle LLP. Thanks James!!
Make sure you take a moment to thank James at the event because his sponsorship allows us to provide some appies for everyone to enjoy.
If you’re interested in sponsoring a future event please contact Aaron at aaronmcrann@cfso.net.

Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event?
Click here to make your donations today.

100 Women April Event
2022-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Elma Restaurant, 994 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC
The event will be held April 28th, 5pm – 7pm at Elma Restaurant.
Details:

This event will be limited to 80 members (sorry no guests), you will have to show proof of vaccination and you will be required to wear a mask into the restaurant.
We will not be accepting any payments at the event due to COVID. In order to attend the event, you must pay your full yearly donations for the year ($200) and indicate you will be attending the event on April 28th. If you don’t feel comfortable attending the event in-person but still want to pay your donation you can still do so.
The first 80 members who pay their yearly donations and purchase a free ticket to the event will be added to the list. The cut-off to pay your donations and RSVP for the event is Monday, April 25th. If you RSVP for the event and can no longer attend please reach out ASAP so we can fill your spot!
You will also have the opportunity to nominate a charity for the event. Look for an email to be sent after you have paid.
As always, we will be offering nibbles during the event and drinks will be available for purchase. If you wish to stay after the event for dinner please make a reservation ASAP with the restaurant by calling 236-422-3562. Let them know you are attending the 100 Women event and would like to stay. You are welcome to have guests join you after the 100 Women event. They are very busy and might not be able to accommodate you if you do not have a reservation.

Make your donation and purchase you free ticket for April 28th event here. Be sure to add an “event ticket” when you check out (there is no charge) so your name is added to the guest list.

100 Men Who Care - Neighbourhood Brewing
2022-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Neighbourhood Brewing, 187 Westminster Ave W, Penticton, BC, V2A1J7, Canada
Join us at the first in-person 100 Men event since March 2020 on the 2nd floor of Neighbourhood Brewing!
DOORS OPEN AT 5PM FOR NETWORKING
We’ll have three great charities presenting along with some appies provided by our sponsor, Graham Lyle from IG Wealth Management.
Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event?
Click here to make your donations today.
Sponsor:
Graham Lyle, CFP, RRC

Princeton Wine Fundraiser
2021-12-14 - 2021-12-19 | online event
