South Okanagan Women In Need Society
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South Okanagan Women in Need Society to fill backpacks for people in needSOWINS is reaching out to the public for more help, either through monetary donations or people can buy a complete backpack.LifestyleNov 27, 2023
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Okanagan society seeking help for its Light Up A Life campaignThe South Okanagan Women In Need Society says it needs help filling 50 backpacks for those experiencing homelessness.CanadaNov 25, 2023
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South Okanagan Women in Need Society to receive over $300K in federal fundingThe funds will go towards hiring a part-time substance use counsellor and will help their outreach program reach more people.HealthMar 21, 2023
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Knitting needles in hand, group of South Okanagan seniors donate blankets to Mamas for Mamas‘They wanted to make these wonderful blankets and give them back to the community so someone else could benefit from them. They just wanted to give back.’CanadaAug 27, 2022
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South Okanagan Women In Need Society to hold annual walk in JuneThe Walk to End Abuse will take place on Sunday, June 5, at Rotary Park in Penticton.CanadaFeb 11, 2022
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Penticton fire department responding to spike in overdose callsThe Penticton fire department and B.C. ambulance services work hand in hand to respond to the numerous overdose calls.HealthJan 17, 2022
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40 years of South Okanagan Women in Need Society marked with fundraising walkOne in three women have experienced abuse in their lives and one woman a week in Canada is killed by their intimate partner.LifestyleJun 7, 2021
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South Okanagan Women In Need Society hosting virtual fundraiser in JuneSOWINS is dedicated to helping women and children in need and provides counselling, shelter, safety and support.CanadaMay 22, 2021
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Penticton averaging a drug overdose per day, prompting renewed calls for overdose prevention sitePenticton averages 20 calls each month for potential drug overdoses. So far this month, paramedics have responded to 18 calls, according to ambulance paramedics.Nov 18, 2019
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Annual Penticton march against violence in support of victimsThe annual Take Back the Night march took place in Penticton Wednesday and saw participants walk to support victims of violence.CrimeSep 28, 2017
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