Agency News | Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs

Mar 26

BGC Okanagan launch preventative approach to youth homelessness in Kelowna

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 school disengagement. The initiative in Kelowna is led by the Boys and Girls...

Feb 02

Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box Campaign launch

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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, traditionally held in Kelowna, will continue...

Aug 20

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

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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. [caption id="attachment_7254" align="alignleft" width="246"] Diane Entwistle[/caption] Diane has dedicated her entire career to the Social Services Sector. As a young person, she spent her teen...

Jun 10

Participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!

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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 the winning charity. What Is the Great Canadian Giving Challenge?The Great...

May 12

Still Going Strong

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Over the past two months, the staff at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan have been giving it their all. We have provided a wide array of services, including child care for Essential Service Workers (ESW), housing for young people, youth drop-in support, and food security in communities. We have adapted our services...

Apr 15

COVID-19 Time Capsule

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During this time of not knowing what is going to happen next, there are two things that are for certain - we will get through this, and you will remember these times for the rest of your life. Years from now we will look back and remember the period of isolation, and the world being...

Apr 08

Future Programming and Registration Amidst COVID-19

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Summer Programs This is the time of year when we begin our planning for our summer programs. As we are uncertain how long services will be impacted by COVID-19, we are holding off publishing our Summer Program Guides until we have a better idea. Check our website often as we will post our plans here....

Mar 30

COVID19 – How Can I Help?

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Interested in helping those who need us most during COVID-19?Many of you have reached out to ask how you can help. First of all “thank you”. We are doing the best we can to ensure our children, youth, and families and staff are safe and healthy. As the challenges of this time continue, we have...

Mar 24

Resources For Families During COVID-19

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During this tough time we want to be there as a resource for children, youth, and families in our communities. With the help of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, we have compelled a list of resources that range from educational material to mindfulness resources to simply having fun while isolating.This is an ongoing list...

Mar 23

JaysCare Foundation Challenges

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Be Unstoppable! Get involved in JaysCare's daily Unstoppable Kids Challenges and have fun while gaining new skills at home!Here's how it works:1.) Who are these challenges for?They are for children and youth ages 4 to 18 who live in Canada.2.) How do you complete them?Work through as many of the challenges as you can in...