Dear Club members, As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to climb due to the Omicron variant, we are preparing for some potentially difficult months ahead. Based on information from the Provincial Health Officer, there has been an increase in cases and throughout [...]
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Upstream Kelowna recognized with Youth Homelessness Prevention Award
Upstream Kelowna was selected as the winner of the inaugural Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Prevention Awards in the program initiatives category. The Awards are sponsored by Canada Life and co-led by A Way Home Canada and the Canadian Observatory of [...]
BGC Okanagan celebrates new Lake Country facility
Lake Country is now home to an innovative Multi-generational Activity Centre (MAC) facility providing a place for activities and groups, building on the offerings of the Winfield recreation complex, and ensuring families in Lake Country have the supports they need. [...]
BGC Okanagan leader honoured for work in community safety, crime prevention
(Nov. 8, 2021) – A BGC Okanagan staff member is among six community leaders who received awards for their ongoing efforts in supporting victims of crime, including initiatives focused on gender-based violence and restorative justice. Winner of the Restorative [...]
BGC Okanagan 2020-2021 Annual General Meeting
BGC Okanagan (Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs) announce our 2020-2021 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on September 16, 2021. ***NEW*** We hoped to be able to continue with our plans for an in-person AGM this year, but for the safety of all of our staff, [...]
BGC Okanagan Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Statement
BGC Okanagan commits to supporting Indigenous children, youth, and families in the communities we serve. We call for an end to the systemic inequities faced by Indigenous communities. We stand for Truth and Reconciliation and we commit to creating equitable spaces for [...]
BGC Okanagan announces new, inclusive branding
(May 28, 2021) – It’s official. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan has become BGC Okanagan. Not to be trendy. Not because it’s shorter or catchier. But because we open our doors to all children, youth and families and we believe our name should reflect [...]
Staff recognized with BGC Okanagan Awards
Due to the pandemic restrictions, the BGC Okanagan staff recognition celebration could not be held this year. As a way of honouring this year’s recipients, BGC Okanagan has produced a series of videos highlighting their accomplishments and show our appreciation for [...]
BGC Okanagan to provide licensed child care services at new locations
(May 26. 2021) – BGC Okanagan will provide licensed child care services at three new facilities in the Okanagan, allowing more parents to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities as the Province invests in more than 790 licensed child care [...]
BGC Okanagan celebrates Child Care Appreciation Day
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan is asking communities to take pause on Child Care Appreciation Day (May 21) to recognize the essential services that child care providers have given to make a difference in children’s lives. “We want to acknowledge the [...]