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Local business, doing good locally

Local business, doing good locally

The Kimco owners and employees came together to raise funds in a fun way during Christmas for a draw to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan. Collectively they donated $3,000 to help support BGCO. Not only do they ensure our HVAC systems run well [...]

BGCO raises record breaking amount at Pink Shirt Day event

BGCO raises record breaking amount at Pink Shirt Day event

On behalf of all of us at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan, we would like to thank you for your generosity and kindness in supporting the Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box, presented by TELUS, and Pink Shirt Day overall. Your contribution helped us raise close [...]

$25,000 awarded to BGCO through Ted Rogers Community grants

$25,000 awarded to BGCO through Ted Rogers Community grants

VANCOUVER, February 18, 2021 – Rogers Communications announced it has awarded  $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan through the Ted Rogers Community Grants. Grants were awarded to 10 British Columbia organizations this year which are making a difference [...]

Participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!

Participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!

We Need Your Help! During the month of June, we are participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge! This challenge encourages donors to make a contribution to their charity of choice and with that donation comes an entry into the grand prize draw of $20,000 for [...]

Central Okanagan Foundation Lends a Hand

Central Okanagan Foundation Lends a Hand

The Central Okanagan Foundation (COF) is a community foundation providing an ongoing contribution to the quality of life in our community through building an endowment, grantmaking, and community leadership. We bring donors and charities to provide for the needs of [...]

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Supporting Summerland Youth

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Supporting Summerland Youth

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan serve youth in many different communities in the valley, but this story comes from Summerland. The Summerland Asset Development Initiative (SADI) was a place where youth could go to connect with other youth and have a place [...]

Local Companies Provide Masks to Frontline Workers

Local Companies Provide Masks to Frontline Workers

We would like to extend a huge thank you from our family here at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan to Green Bean Reloved , Nest & Nurture , and Kaz Zvanitajs. All three of these parties have been hard at work making hand made masks so that our frontline [...]

Local Trainer Gives Back

Local Trainer Gives Back

Meet Lindsay Hepner , a local certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and fitness nutrionist. This past Giving Tuesday, she held her annual Sip and Sweat event at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan. [...]