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, [...]
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Preventing Youth Homelessness: Support Okanagan Families
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
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 [...]
Help Spread Holiday Cheer with BGC Okanagan’s Adopt-a-Family Program
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
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 [...]
Fundraising milestone to assist BGC Okanagan families
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 [...]
Summer overnight camp fees covered by donor for Okanagan children
We are thrilled to announce that BGC Okanagan has received a generous anonymous donation of $10,000, specifically designated to help Okanagan families cover the cost of their children’s summer camp fees. “We are incredibly grateful for the donor, who wishes to remain [...]
Over $50k raised for Okanagan youth homelessness prevention programs
Over $50,000 was raised at the inaugural Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament in support of initiatives combating youth homelessness in the Okanagan. “This significant sum is a testament to the power of collective action when it comes to addressing critical [...]
Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids smashes fundraising goal
A total of $150,000 was raised to help BGC Okanagan create strong futures for children, youth and families at the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids events. “As the fun that was had at the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids events fades away, what remains is the resounding impact [...]
Kelowna Hyundai gives back to Okanagan youth
Kelowna Hyundai’s Operation 100 was a success, leading to a $10,000 donation to BGC Okanagan to support youth in our communities. For the month of May, Kelowna Hyundai donates $100 goes into a chosen local charity. This year they chose to donate to the [...]