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Over $50k raised for Okanagan youth homelessness prevention programs

Apr 11

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 [...]

BGC Okanagan continues Child Care Resource and Referral services

Apr 11

BGC Okanagan is excited to announce that after undergoing a thorough review process, the organization has been granted approval to continue their Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) services in Vernon and surrounding area. “This marks a significant milestone in [...]

Combatting youth homelessness through hockey

Mar 28

On April 5th, 2024, hockey pros and community heroes will take the ice at MNP Place with the common goal of ending homelessness. The net proceeds from the one-day Hockey Helps the Homeless charity tournament, presented by Peacock Sheridan Group and Value Partners [...]

BGC Okanagan Club member named regional Youth of the Year

Feb 25

As a shining example of youth leadership and community impact, BGC Canada, in partnership with Hyundai Canada, is thrilled to announced Mehak Parihar, of Kelowna, as the regional Youth of the Year. Parihar was one of seven regional winners from Clubs nationwide, [...]

Hockey Helps the Homeless to support BGC Okanagan youth

Feb 7

Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is proud to partner with BGC Okanagan for the first Annual Pro-Am Charity Hockey Tournament, presented by Peacock Sheridan Group and Value Partners Investments Inc. , to be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 . “Participants in the one-day [...]

Celebrate Kindness at BGC Okanagan’s Pink Shirt Day Breakfast

Jan 31

Update: Feb. 1, 2024 – Please note this event is now sold out. Big thank you to our amazing community! BGC Okanagan invites the community to join them for their annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast , presented by TELUS Business. Enjoy a celebration of kindness at [...]

Empowering Futures: Your impact on BGC Okanagan in 2023

Dec 31

With immense pride and gratitude, we reflect on the extraordinary journey of transforming the lives of young people in our community. BGC Okanagan Clubs have become beacons of positive influence, shaping the future of the children, youth and families who walk through [...]

Transform Lives: Giving Tuesday at BGC Okanagan

Nov 28

As we approach the holiday season, we’re reaching out to remind you that today (Nov. 28) is Giving Tuesday – a global day of generosity that provides an incredible opportunity for us to come together and make a positive impact in the lives of children, [...]

Hundreds of Kelowna families will have access to child care at schools

Nov 17

A few hundred Kelowna families can now have their kids in child care conveniently located on school grounds, with more child care spaces opening in the coming months. “Child care on school grounds makes life easier for busy parents and gives them peace of mind [...]

Parent resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 28

Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Sept. 30. This day is meant to create awareness of residential schools and their impact on survivors and families, and spark meaningful discussion about reconciliation. At BGC Okanagan, we firmly [...]

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