Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen

06/16/2026

The Penticton Lawn Bowling Club (PLBC) has been bringing people together since 1927. As the only club between Kelowna and Osoyoos, it offers a welcoming space where older adults can stay active, build friendships, and enjoy a little friendly competition.

With strong volunteer support and funding from the Community Foundation and others, the Club has recently upgraded its greens and clubhouse—improving accessibility, comfort, and safety, including the addition of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

As PLBC looks ahead to its 100th anniversary in 2027, it continues to create opportunities for connection across generations.

Kevin and Valery from the Foundation stopped by the Club’s recent open house, hosted with seven clubs from across the Interior, and connected with Grants Officer Graham Smith and Treasurer & Financial Secretary Peng Smith.

06/08/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Pride Month across the South Okanagan Similkameen. 🌈

This Saturday marks Summerland’s first-ever Pride Parade—a meaningful step toward a more inclusive, welcoming community for all.

Hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Thank you to Doane Grant Thornton LLP Penticton for their generous donation to the Community Foundation and for the opportunity to join their Walk Across Canada for Mental Health. The initiative encourages physical movement while raising funds and awareness for mental health across Canada. We walked, talked, and took a combined 56,500 steps that day.

05/21/2026

SUMMER JOB + REAL COMMUNITY IMPACT
Post-Secondary Students: We’re hiring two part-time Community Liaison Workers to help us strengthen community connection, improve how we work behind the scenes, and share stories from across the region.

If you’re studying business, communications, IT, social sciences (or related) and you’re curious, organized, and people-friendly—this could be a great fit.

APPLY TODAY: https://www.cfso.net/2026-summer-job

05/21/2026

05/13/2026

A huge thank you to our sponsor, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen!
The Okanagan Rattlers and Okanagan Outlaws are grateful for your support of our passion through the 2026 Foundation Grant.

Thank you!!!!🛼

Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen

04/23/2026

Aspiring doctors from the South Okanagan Similkameen—this opportunity is for you.

The Trish and Phil Medical Bursary, established through the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen, is opening for its second year—offering multi-year financial support to help local students pursue medical school and return to practice in our region. The bursary is open to graduating students of high schools in Oliver, Osoyoos, and Penticton.

A required virtual info session will be held on Tuesday, April 28, where students will hear directly from local doctors, learn what the journey into medicine looks like, and get details about the bursary and application process.

RSVP Here: https://www.cfso.net/event/trish-phil-medical-bursary-virtual-info-session-2026/

04/16/2026

Thank you to the Gary Cable Project for their recent donation to the Foundation and their continued support of the communities in the Okanagan that they tour through. Grab your tickets to their September 24 Penticton show by April 30 and save 10%!

Tix: https://valleyfirsttix.evenue.net/events/GARYCABLEPROJECT