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If you are interested in working with children, you may have an opportunity to have your education subsidized or paid for in full through the YMCA of Southern Interior BC. Thanks to the generosity of KF Aerospace, a minimum of twelve new spaces are available to train as an Early Childcare Educator (ECE). 

This year, on the 25th Anniversary of Kelowna’s iconic Tree of Hope, the Stober Foundation will be matching all funds raised up to $500,000 and directing them to the YMCA of Southern Interior BC and BGC Okanagan – two local charities who are united i

Young adults in the Okanagan are now one-step closer to being connected with potential employers thanks to a generous $60,000 donation from the RBC Foundation to the YMCA Connects program.

After being fired from my first job, I enrolled in a free Y employment program in Kelowna to try and get back on my feet. At the time, I was easily overwhelmed, a bit of a mess, and didn’t really care what I was doing with my life. My stress was building up internally and making me feel crazy.

Y members will be dancing, walking, dribbling, swimming and more in support of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC’s annual Move to Give Campaign. All funds raised will support the Y’s financial assistance program, helping make Y programs and services accessible to those less fortunate.