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Prevent Youth Homelessness: The Impact of Safe Spaces in the Okanagan

Dec 30

In communities across the Okanagan, the fight to prevent youth homelessness happens in unexpected places — including BGC Okanagan’s Drop-In programs. These safe, welcoming spaces are doing more than providing a place for young people to spend time; they’re [...]

Transforming Okanagan Lives Through Shelter and Support

Dec 16

Listen Now: BGC Okanagan on air with Virgin Radio Kelowna BMack and Karly in the Morning Show https://www.bgco.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2024/12/RACHELLE-INTERVIEW.mp3 At just 18 years old, TS was walking toward the mountains, carrying nothing but exhaustion, [...]

Preventing Youth Homelessness: Support Okanagan Families

Dec 10

For Patrick and Rachel, life was a daily uphill battle. With three children aged 8 to 15, each facing challenges both at home and in school, they were running out of hope. Their youngest son struggled with low self-esteem, their middle child battled feelings of [...]

Home Depot launches Orange Door Project fundraising to support Okanagan youth

Dec 1

The Home Depot Canada’s Kelowna and West Kelowna stores have partnered with BGC Okanagan to raise funds in support of local youth facing barriers and homeless youth. Until December 22, customers can donate to the Orange Door Project at the Kelowna and West Kelowna [...]

Join BGC Okanagan to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Nov 19

Monthly Donor Sign-Ups Could Win Tickets to Anywhere WestJet Flies! BGC Okanagan is launching a critical campaign to sustain its life-changing support for youth facing barriers. As the organization marks 65 years of serving children, youth and families, there is an [...]

Help Spread Holiday Cheer with BGC Okanagan’s Adopt-a-Family Program

Oct 22

As the holiday season draws near, BGC Okanagan is calling on the community to rally together to support local families in need through its annual Adopt-a-Family program. This year, with inflation continuing to affect the cost of everything from groceries to housing, [...]

Provide a Lifeline: Donate Old Cell Phones for Okanagan Youth

Sep 6

BGC Okanagan is launching an urgent appeal to the community to donate old cell phones to help youth stay connected with critical resources. “Due to overwhelming demand, we have run out of cell phones, leaving many young people without a vital lifeline to the support [...]

Explore Vernon Daycare Options for 3-5 Year Olds

Aug 30

Is your little one ready to embark on a journey full of learning, play, and growth? At BGC Okanagan , we understand the importance of finding the right daycare in Vernon that offers a safe, nurturing environment for your child to thrive. That’s why we’re [...]

Fundraising milestone to assist BGC Okanagan families

Aug 20

BGC Okanagan is thrilled to announce that the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids fundraiser, held on Aug. 14 at The Harvest Golf Club, raised an impressive $136,700. These funds will directly benefit the children, youth, and families served by BGC Okanagan through a wide [...]

BGC Okanagan 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting

Aug 19

BGC Okanagan is inviting the general public to the 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on September 11, 2024. The AGM will take place at 6 pm at the new North Glenmore Elementary Club, located at 131 Snowsell St. N., in Kelowna. Appetizers will be [...]

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