Donor Stories

With more than 80 funds under management, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan has a great many donors with very interesting stories to tell.  However, many of our donors are quite quiet about their philanthropy and, of course, we work hard to respect each donor’s right to privacy.

However, we have managed to find a few donors who don’t mind sharing their story, their motivation, and their passion.

Harold & Donna Schellenberg Fund

Harold & Donna Schellenberg have been passionate supporters of the Okanagan Symphony in Penticton for more than 4o years.  They have made lasting contributions to the Symphony through their volunteerism and activism in the community.  Their commitment to the Symphony comes from a genuine love of music, of live performance, and of cultural vitality and diversity in our community.  For years, Harold & Donna made contributions to the Okanagan Symphony Society-Penticton Branch Fund… read more…