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Wrapping Up The Holidays
Wow, December was a busy one! We are truly grateful to everyone who supported us this holiday season. Thanks to you, many of our participants were able to receive a little something special for the holiday season. 

Some highlights:

  • We raised over $60,000 for YRH Phase II at the Kettle Valley Parade with a Purpose on December 3rd.

  • Okanagan Mission Secondary raised $930 for YRH Phase II at their Night of the Arts.

  • We received over 400 toys from Watson Road Elementary as part of their ‘Toys for Joy’ Toy Drive to donate to participants.
 



  • Kelowna Shoebox Project donated over 60 gift boxes with comfort items for individuals experiencing homelessness for our Outreach Overdose Prevention Services team to distribute.

  • Choices Markets donated non-perishable items to feed seven families participating in the Caregiver Support Program.

  • During our Helping Hands campaign, we received $7500 worth of gifts for our Early Years programs (cash and in-kind) and a discount from Mosaic Books to purchase children’s books for our participants.
The Stober Foundation donates $25,000 to Youth Recovery House Phase II
Long after the holidays finished, the spirit of Christmas cheer lingered in the air, especially for The Stober Foundation.

Earlier this month, the Foundation presented Shadia Doty with a $25,000 cheque in memory of her brother, Ryan. Ryan passed away from a toxic drug poisoning in 2016 and together with her mom, Pam Turgeon, they put together the amazing Kettle Valley Parade with a Purpose benefiting the Youth Recovery House campaign. Shadia and her family are donating this gift to the capital campaign.
 
Thank you to The Stober Foundation and the Doty/Turgeon family! It is because of wonderful contributions like this that we are one-step closer to building this house, together.
Thank you, Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club!
Last week, the Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club's came to visit our Enterprise offices. It was an opportunity to celebrate the more than $112,000 they have donated to our organization over the past 3 years and their amazing volunteer support.

Our Leadership team also participated in 'Program Speed Dating', where they had 4 minutes to give an overview of their program to a group of Rotarians. Special thanks to the team for getting up at the crack of dawn to attend, and rocking it!
The Great Closet Cleanout Returns
The Great Closet Cleanout is back and once again they are donating a portion of the proceeds to our Youth Recovery House campaign! Come shop gently-used ladies clothing and help us build this house together on March 19th.
Did You Know?


Back in 1969, we opened our very first Boys Group Home, located at 1810 Ethel Street. The home was sold in June 1985.



Little did we know, 53 years later we would be opening our second Bridgeway Intensive Live-In Treatment facility, just a hop, skip and a jump away at 1893 Ethel Street!
Battling Winter Blues
Phew! Now that the holidays are over and we've begun a new year, it is a great time to reflect on self-care as we slowly shift into spring.

Winter can be hard, so to help you carve out time for self-care, and to help you make yourself a priority, we thought we'd share this helpful guide from our friends at CMHA.
Random Act of Kindness Day is February 17th


Know someone who could use a little extra kindness? Random Act of Kindness Day on February 17th is a great opportunity to remind them they are valued!
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