Thrive Here
Recreation and Wellness Centre
All donations matched up to $500,000 with the Serwa Spirit Match
Cliff Serwa describes himself and his wife Lois as just ‘ordinary people with a fair bit of determination working to make things happen.’ That may be true, but the results and impact of their determination on the community, the province and beyond are far reaching and forever lasting. And now they are leading the way to a better future for students at Okanagan College (OC).
When approached to support the Thrive Here campaign to build a much-needed Recreation and Wellness Centre at the College’s Kelowna campus, not only did Cliff and Lois become honorary chairs, they also committed $500,000 towards the fundraising goal. Now, they’re inviting the community to help the project get underway by offering an incentive to match donations through the Serwa Spirit Match. Read more
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We inspire giving to transform lives and communities.
We engage community to invest in Okanagan College’s campuses, learning spaces, equipment, and programs, and we create opportunities for donors to help students fulfill their potential through education.
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We build sustainable funds which support the success of today’s students and manage the growth of our endowment to safeguard that of future generations.
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We build trust and credibility with donors through sound financial management and good governance. We value transparency and integrity and adopt the Donor Bill of Rights.
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We support the College’s commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
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We pledge to work with, learn from and listen to our Indigenous communities as we engage donors to help advance the College’s journey toward reconciliation.
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We engage community to support Okanagan College’s Inspire Plan – fund development responds to and advances the strategic priorities of the College and the regions it serves.
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Okanagan College Foundation Board of Directors
- Katie Newman, Chair
- Sheri Hamilton, Vice-Chair (Finance)
- Ginny Manning, Vice-Chair (Governance)
- Anne Marie Meehan, Vice-Chair (Community Engagement)
- Connie Denesiuk, Past Chair
- Helen Jackman, Executive Director
- Sue Beaudry
- Kelly Chapman
- Tim Draper
- Dr. Neil Fassina
- Mike Hooker
- Brea Lake
- Curtis Morcom, Treasurer
- Katie Newman
- Matt Nye
- Ramesh Rikhi
- Dale Safinuk, Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors
- Marieze Tarr
- Dr. Steve Tuck, President Emeritus
- Dawn Douglas, Board Secretary
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