Hope on the Radio for Kelowna

Across Canada, thousands of people listen to UCB Radio each day for uplifting music, encouraging conversations, and reminders that God is with them.

Soon, that same voice of hope could be heard across Kelowna and the Okanagan.

UCB Radio has been approved to launch 88.1 FM in Kelowna, bringing worship music, prayer, Scripture, and encouragement to the community 24 hours a day.

But you don’t have to wait.

Listen to the Kelowna Pre-Launch Stream

The Word For You Today – Making peace with your past

Sponsor the Kelowna Pre-Launch Stream

The Kelowna stream is already live through the UCB Radio App, online, TuneIn, and smart speakers. Before 88.1 FM officially launches, local businesses, churches, and organizations can help build momentum by sponsoring the pre-launch stream.

Your sponsorship helps keep hope playing now while supporting the fundraising efforts needed to bring UCB Radio to Kelowna on FM.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Major Sponsor — $5,000+
Includes stream ads until launch, logo recognition, launch email recognition, special recognition at the launch event, UCB Network on-air mentions, and 4–6 complimentary launch event tickets.

Community Partner — $2,000
Includes stream ads for 6 months, logo recognition, launch email recognition, special recognition at the launch event, and 2–4 complimentary launch event tickets.

Friend Sponsor — $1,000
Includes stream ads for 6 months, logo recognition, and 2 complimentary launch event tickets.

When the Kelowna station launches, it will bring encouragement, worship music, and the message of Jesus to the Okanagan every single day of the year.

To make that possible, we’re inviting people to help fund the first year of radio.

Each day of broadcasting costs about $1,000.

So we’re looking for 365 people, churches, businesses, and families who would be willing to become a founding partner and sponsor one or more Days of Hope.

When you become a founder your day(s) can be dedicated:

In honour of someone
In memory of a loved one
To celebrate a milestone
Or simply to help bring hope to the community

Your dedication will be shared on air, with a message like:

“Today’s programming is made possible by the Smith family, helping bring Christian radio to Kelowna.”

Imagine knowing you helped make a day of encouragement possible — a day when someone driving to work, sitting in a hospital room, or struggling through a difficult moment hears exactly the hope they need.

Will you become a Founding Partner and sponsor a Day of Hope?

Launching the station will require $365,000 to cover the first year of broadcasting.

$1,000 — Dedicate a Day of Radio

Or give any amount to help bring UCB Radio to Kelowna.

Sponsor a Day of Hope

What Listeners Across Canada Are Saying

Good morning. My name is Sheila, I'm from Chatham-Kent, and I just wanted to say how much your radio has done for me in my life. Two years ago in February, I was gonna take my life because I was in such a lost place. I lost a pregnancy, and I didn't have nowhere else to go. And I was questioning about God and I put your radio station on and the song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) was playing and it just touched me and it helped me to find where I am today. And I cannot thank you guys enough. I recently had a baby in September of last year. She's 8 months old and I named her Michaela. It means gift from God because she surely is a gift from God. And I just wanted to thank you guys for giving me that second chance by playing these songs every single day. They're helping so many people out there and I really appreciate you guys. You guys have a blessed day and keep up the good work.

Sheila

Chatham, Ontario

I have been a sporadic donor to UCB and never realized how much it meant to me until this past winter. My wife has been ill for a while but this year she was hospitalized. Listening to UCB and hearing the message of hope got me through those drives. I realized that it was exactly what I needed to hear during this time. My wife unfortunately passed away last week, but I know that she is with Jesus now and that she is healed. Thank you UCB for your ministry.

Anonymous

Thank you for sending me to L.I.T. camp. L.I.T. stands for Leaders in Training. I made quite a lot of new friends and enjoyed working with the younger kids. I also had a lot of fun learning about my religion some more and about the activities at the camp. I enjoyed having campfires and hanging around with kids who were a little older than me. My favourite part was learning about Christianity and teaching children the proper way. A lot of the kids said I was their favourite. I have a lot of stories about what happened and I helped kids make friends. Next year, I hope I can be a councillor at the camp. Thank you for sending me to this camp.

Camper

Ontario