Small acts of kindness can create lasting change, and two Kelowna businesses are proving it by teaching children the value of giving back.
ProductKIDvity and Cabin 5 Granola have partnered to help the unhoused community, putting together a Holiday Backpack Fundraiser to teach the values of community and caring.
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ProductKIDvity Founder and CEO Alex Carnio. Photo | Gary Barnes/Black Press Media
Each backpack includes approximately $50 worth of essential items like foodstuffs, water, gloves, toques, scarves, hygiene products, and other necessities. To add a personal touch, each child drew a picture to include in the package.
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ProductKIDvity, located in the Bernard Block at 1499 St. Paul Street, has been a part of the Kelowna community for three years. The initiative is funded through Cabin 5 Granola sales and corporate contributions.
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Cabin 5 Granola owner Stephanie Horman. Photo | Gary Barnes/Black Press Media
Carnio also noted that they are partnering with Metro and the Balsam School to deliver the backpacks directly to the unhoused community on Dec. 19.
