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BGC Okanagan celebrates Child Care Appreciation Day

May 17

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 [...]

Testimonial: BGC Okanagan guides family through stressful time

Apr 22

The following is a written testimonial from a parent utilizing services offered by BGC Okanagan for themselves and their children. This is in their words and only the names have been omitted to protect their privacy. I am writing as I would like to share my [...]

Unplug and Play with the BGC Okanagan Passport Challenge

Apr 15

To encourage time away from their screens and explore different ways of spending time together, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan is challenging children and families throughout the Valley to try the Passport Challenge. “We want families to schedule some time [...]

Local business, doing good locally

Mar 26

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 [...]

BGC Okanagan launch preventative approach to youth homelessness in Kelowna

Mar 26

Kelowna is one of two cities in Canada that are involved in a pilot program that shifts the focus from a crisis-driven response to youth homelessness to one of early-intervention and prevention. Upstream Kelowna is a preventative approach to youth homelessness and [...]

Virtual Recreation Program Helps Children Develop Healthy Habits in the Okanagan

Mar 7

Fun science experiments, games, crafts and activities to get you moving – all from the comfort of your own home. All this and opportunities to win great prizes, happens virtually (over Zoom) with our Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan Virtual Recreation team. The [...]

BGCO raises record breaking amount at Pink Shirt Day event

Feb 26

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

Feb 22

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 [...]

Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box Campaign launch

Feb 2

It’s been a year of shifting to new ways to do things for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan, and also a time to remind everyone that showing compassion and being kind is more important than ever. It is why the annual Pink Shirt Day in-person event, [...]

Diane Entwistle Retiring from BGCO – Jeremy Welder To Lead As New CEO

Aug 20

The Board of Directors of Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs would like to announce that after 31 years, Diane Entwistle is retiring at the beginning of October as CEO. Diane has dedicated her entire career to the Social Services Sector. As a young person, she spent her [...]

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