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Building Inclusive Child Care in the Central Okanagan

Mar 20

On March 1, 2025, the əts hạ stim iʔ scəcm̩álaʔ | Every Child, Every Day Conference was hosted through a meaningful collaboration between BGC Okanagan, səxʷkṇxitəlx kʼḷ c̬əc̬málaʔ (Aboriginal Early Years of the Central Okanagan) and arc Programs – Family [...]

Hockey Helps the Homeless Returns to Kelowna

Mar 5

Kelowna, B.C. – The highly anticipated Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) Okanagan Region pro-am charity hockey tournament is returning for its second year, once again supporting BGC Okanagan programs that prevent youth homelessness. Presented by Peacock Sheridan Group [...]

Building Futures: How BGC Okanagan Transforms Lives Beyond the Club

Feb 28

For the Welfing family, BGC Okanagan has been more than a place for their children to spend time – it’s been a second home. “Our children met many new friends over the years at BGC Okanagan. Through the Club, they are given the opportunity to try many new [...]

BGC Okanagan’s Pink Shirt Day Breakfast: Raising Funds to Support Kindness and Inclusion

Feb 14

BGC Okanagan is thrilled to announce the Pink Shirt Day Breakfast , presented by TELUS Business, taking place on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 , from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the historic Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna. This inspiring morning event celebrates kindness, [...]

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, [...]

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