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Fall 2022 newsletter
Welcome to the Launch Okanagan inauguaral newsletter – Fall 2022 In this issue: Year end reflection and annual impact; Donor spotlight; Launch Okanagan welcomes Kelley Keehn – a breakfast fundraiser November 8th; What’s new – website refresh, new program facilitators and program updates; Get involved! Read the Fall newsletter Not a subscriber yet? […]
2021-2022 Year in Review
I have always enjoyed the process of reflecting after a year has come to an end. It’s an opportunity to celebrate successes and consider new ways of moving forward. I feel grateful when I say that at Launch Okanagan, we have much to celebrate after last year. It was truly a year of growth for […]
Dollars and Sense spring program wraps up with thanks to key sponsor – Crowe MacKay
June 15, 2022 – Launch Okanagan recently completed another 8 week Dollars and Sense program and would like to take this opportunity to thank Crowe MacKay LLP for sponsoring it and enabling us to provide this program to the recent graduates! Next Dollars and Sense class begins in September. We run this program on Zoom and […]
First West Foundation provides generous grant to support local programs
June 2022 – Launch Okanagan recently received a very generous grant from First West Foundation . We are so grateful to have such incredible support from a local corporate partner! We simply can’t operate without this kind of sustainable support. These funds will be used to provide program partners, clients and participants with free access […]
Valley First supports innovative financial education program
May 24, 2022 (KELOWNA, B.C.)— Launch Okanagan is excited to partner with Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union on their Matched Saving program – a year-long program that educates, mentors and equips individuals with financial literacy to transform their lives. Valley First has been a long-time supporter of Launch’s Matched Savings [...]
