SOWINS

• South Okanagan Women in Need Society to fill backpacks for people in need

  SOWINS is reaching out to the public for more help, either through monetary donations or people can buy a complete backpack.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 27, 2023
  
• South Okanagan Women in Need Society to receive over $300K in federal funding

  The funds will go towards hiring a part-time substance use counsellor and will help their outreach program reach more people.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2023
  
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• South Okanagan Women In Need Society to hold annual walk in June

  The Walk to End Abuse will take place on Sunday, June 5, at Rotary Park in Penticton.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2022
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• Advocates calling for safe drug supply amid deadliest year for overdoses in B.C.

  According to the B.C. Corners Service, 371 people died from a suspected overdose in the Interior Health region last year.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2022
• Penticton fire department responding to spike in overdose calls

  The Penticton fire department and B.C. ambulance services work hand in hand to respond to the numerous overdose calls.

  Health

  Jan 17, 2022
• 40 years of South Okanagan Women in Need Society marked with fundraising walk

  One in three women have experienced abuse in their lives and one woman a week in Canada is killed by their intimate partner.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 7, 2021
• South Okanagan Women In Need Society hosting virtual fundraiser in June

  SOWINS is dedicated to helping women and children in need and provides counselling, shelter, safety and support.

  Canada

  May 22, 2021
• Penticton averaging a drug overdose per day, prompting renewed calls for overdose prevention site

  Penticton 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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• Emergency winter shelter in Penticton nearing capacity

  A new low-barrier emergency winter shelter located at the former Super 8 motel on Main Street in Penticton opened its doors last Wednesday

  Weather

  Nov 8, 2017
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• Annual Penticton march against violence in support of victims

  The annual Take Back the Night march took place in Penticton Wednesday and saw participants walk to support victims of violence.

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2017