News Items tag as: Mamas for Mamas

Why these Okanagan cafes are creating unique hot chocolates
December 27, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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The first annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival is giving hot chocolate lovers an opportunity to enjoy local gourmet, specialty drinks all while supporting a local charity.
Kelowna-based Mamas for Mamas getting into coffee biz to help more people
May 11, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Shannon Christensen started Mamas for Mamas as a Facebook group in 2014 and grew it into a national organization that battles poverty.
Thompson-Okanagan residents singled out for 'exceptional deeds' by Governor General
March 19, 2021 - 2:40 PM

Two people from the Okanagan and another from Kamloops are among the latest group to be singled out for "exceptional deeds" by the Governor General.
Demand is up and funding has tanked, Mamas for Mamas changing how it helps clients during COVID-19
April 13, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Mamas for Mamas, Kelowna-based agency used to help mostly single mothers struggling to make ends meet, runs lean in normal times.
Okanagan moms getting shamed for taking kids shopping during COVID-19 pandemic
April 09, 2020 - 7:00 PM

After a New Brunswick woman posted on Facebook that she was shamed by Costco employees for taking her kids shopping with her during COVID-19, Mamas for Mamas in Kelowna rose to her defence as the organization is helping locals avoid similar incidents here.
$300,000 raised for Mamas for Mamas
November 06, 2019 - 8:35 AM

Mamas for Mamas' fifth annual gala was a hit and local families in need will reap the benefits.

Through sponsorships, an online auction and live auction, Mamas for Mamas were able to smash a goal of $250,000 and raised $300,000 at the 5th annual Mamas for Mamas Doak Shirreff LLP gala.
How Mama Shannon Christensen is standing up for the 'invisible homeless'
March 13, 2019 - 6:30 AM

KELOWNA - A Kelowna mama hopes to catch the ear of the prime minister in her drive to reduce or eliminate poverty in Canada.
How one mama grew a small Kelowna Facebook group into a national movement
March 07, 2019 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - In a world where it can be hard for non-profits to get members, Kelowna’s Mamas for Mamas is finding no shortage either here or across Canada.
Okanagan charity helping single moms get back their self-confidence
March 31, 2016 - 8:30 AM

KELOWNA - A local charity that helps single mothers across the Okanagan has found a new way to empower and protect women.
This local charity is less than a year old but is already gathering hundreds of new members each week
December 03, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – A locally founded charity that is exploding in popularity raised thousands of dollars for struggling mothers over the weekend.
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Prospective Kelowna homebuyers backed out of deal, ordered to pay over $300K
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News Items tag as: Mamas for Mamas

Why these Okanagan cafes are creating unique hot chocolates

Kelowna-based Mamas for Mamas getting into coffee biz to help more people

Thompson-Okanagan residents singled out for 'exceptional deeds' by Governor General

Demand is up and funding has tanked, Mamas for Mamas changing how it helps clients during COVID-19

Okanagan moms getting shamed for taking kids shopping during COVID-19 pandemic

$300,000 raised for Mamas for Mamas

How Mama Shannon Christensen is standing up for the 'invisible homeless'

How one mama grew a small Kelowna Facebook group into a national movement

Okanagan charity helping single moms get back their self-confidence

This local charity is less than a year old but is already gathering hundreds of new members each week

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