Pathways Hall of Fame
Thank you to ALL the amazing people and organizations that donate so much of their time and money to help support Pathways. In no particular order, we would like to acknowledge all those who have generously given of themselves to help us support individuals with diversabilities throughout our community. Without your help, we simply wouldn’t be able to do what we do. So thank you all!
Please consider supporting businesses that support Pathways
Corporate Partners
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| Tim Hortons | Kelowna Golf & Country Club | UBCO | Choices Market |
| TIM HORTONS® is one of North America’s largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, TIM HORTONS® appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. TIM HORTONS® has more than 4,700 system wide restaurants located in Canada, the United States, and around the world, including 16 restaurants in Kelowna & West Kelowna, BC. To learn more about the TIM HORTONS® brand, please visit the TIM HORTONS® brand website at www.timhortons.com | The Kelowna Golf & Country Club is Kelowna’s only golf club owned by its members. And while the club caters primarily to member play, the public and resort players are welcome to come and experience some of the finest golf play in the Okanagan. The club’s challenging layout has all the characteristics of an old traditional course. Towering ponderosa pines and meticulous grooming make every round a memorable experience. Kelowna Golf & Country Club is also host to the annual Vipond Classic Golf Tournament, raising funds to support Pathways. | Our talented and motivated students and faculty drive our research and support the quality of our undergraduate and graduate programs. The Okanagan campus bolsters the strength of UBC as one of the world’s top public universities. UBC Okanagan celebrates its people: their courage, contributions and entrepreneurial spirits. Our campus is a supportive space where students and faculty are empowered to thrive. | Since 1990, Choices Markets has been a leader in offering local, organic and specialty food items in a warm, welcoming environment. From Kitsilano to Kelowna, Choices is 100% BC owned and operated and committed to supporting local communities. Whether you are looking for healthy food items to feed your family, or specialized items for an allergy or dietary restriction, you will find it at your local Choices. Need advice? The Choices Nutrition Team of Dietitians and Holistic Nutritionists offer free health consultations at a Choices near you. Whatever you need, we are here to help. |
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| Uptown Rutland Business Assoc. | VDC Virtual Data Corp. | Kent Employment Law | Fenders |
| URBA’s mission is to develop and market Uptown Rutland in conjunction with community stakeholders, as “an excellent area to do business, live and play”. Their vision is to continuously support a healthy business community that celebrates the diversity in which we live, work and play in with a mandate to market the commercial areas, attract new business and assist with business development goals in co-operation with public and private sector partners. | VDC Virtual Data Corp. is an experienced and reliable IT solutions provider that specializes in managed and dedicated cloud hosting solutions. Our high-quality, state-of-the-art data center and experienced team supports the enterprise-level services that small to medium-sized businesses need. We deliver public or private cloud solutions, colocation services, disaster recovery planning, or have other IT needs, we will prepare the most effective and efficient solution for the specific company needs. | Kent Employment Law is an employment law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria. We advise employers and employees throughout British Columbia on all employment-related legal matters, including employee contracts, wrongful dismissal, severance packages, Employment Standards issues, disability, and workplace harassment and discrimination. We serve clients from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, with a specific focus on empowering people and organizations by protecting their legal rights. |
Here at Fender’s we are passionate about serving the Okanagan as a hub for Automotive Services. With an exceptionally skilled team of staff & technicians our vision of providing Mechanical, Collision, Express Glass, Tires, & even Detailing for your car, truck, RV or commercial fleet has continued to evolve since 1999. This vision unites us as team and is the hallmark of our customer satisfaction. |
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| 4 Less Disposal | Cascades Recovery + | Okanagan Gymnastics Centre | Clippendales |
| Serving the Okanagan area for a decade, we are 100% locally owned and operated. We offer great service and competitive pricing for all of your waste, recycling and construction needs from Bins to Portable Toilets and Fencing we do it all. | Cascades Recovery +, a division of Cascades Canada ULC, provides its partners with a custom Recovery …PLUS® recycling solution, that will increase diversion, minimize waste costs and help achieve their sustainability goals. Unlike waste companies, we focus our efforts on resource recovery, that will identify all the possible materials we can collect and provide efficient collection equipment to collect them. No matter what line of business or industry you operate, Cascades Recovery+ can provide different collection equipment for multiple types of materials. From basic bins to comprehensive collection equipment, we have the right solution to meet your needs. It all starts with a Free Facility Assessment! | Okanagan Gymnastics Centre (OGC) is one of the most established gymnastics clubs in British Columbia. As a non-profit organization, we provide the community with a full range of recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for those age 18 months and up. OGC also offers specialty programs in Acrobatics, Womens and Mens Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline and Tumbling and Cross Training. Gymnastics helps develop body awareness, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, making it the ultimate foundation for all sports. Okanagan Gymnastics Centre believes in enhancing confidence, physical and mental development, and providing an overall great experience for all participants. Gymnastics is our passion. | Clippendales has been in business for 8 years. We are proud to be a cage free shop and book by appointment so the wait times for the appointments are usually short. We have a range of shampoos to suits most coats and many delicious smells to keep them fresh longer. We also offer walk-in nail trims for 5 dollars any time we are open. |
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| Sonoma Pines | |||
| Sonoma Pines is a community development built adjacent to the Two Eagles golf course Centrally-located on Westbank First Nations land, offering great views of the lake and a beautiful Okanagan landscape. Many homeowners, support a variety of community initiatives such as the Westside Food Bank and Toy Drive, SPCA and the Gospel Mission Purse program. On a regular schedule, Sonoma Pines home owners place their refundable product at the end of their driveway and the Pathways Community Recycle team provide a pick up of the product which is donated to the Pathways Abilities Society community bottle recycle program. This ongoing support from Home Owners in Sonoma Pines, benefits many employees who are employed in Social Ventures and supports the wages paid to many employees with diverse-abilities |