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Oct 22

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, many BGC Okanagan Club families are struggling to make ends meet. The Adopt-a-Family...

Sep 06

Provide a Lifeline: Donate Old Cell Phones for Okanagan Youth

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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 networks they need,” said Michael Lea, who works with the...

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Aug 20

Fundraising milestone to assist BGC Okanagan families

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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 range of programs aimed at fostering positive development and building strong...

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Jul 15

Summer overnight camp fees covered by donor for Okanagan children

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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 anonymous, for this gift which comes at a crucial time for many families...

Apr 11

Over $50k raised for Okanagan youth homelessness prevention programs

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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 social issues," said Richelle Leckey, Manager of Fund Development and Donor Relations for BGC Okanagan....

Aug 16

Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids smashes fundraising goal

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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 of a community coming together to support children and...

Jun 19

Kelowna Hyundai gives back to Okanagan youth

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[caption id="attachment_11144" align="alignnone" width="544"] Kelowna Hyundai donated $10,000 to the BGC Okanagan led Upstream Kelowna program.[/caption] 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...

BGC Okanagan CEO, Jeremy Welder, with the organizers of a charity softball tournament. Proceeds were donated to BGC Okanagan to support the Downtown Youth Centre in Kelowna, B.C.

Jun 09

Charity softball tournament supports BGC Okanagan youth centre

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[caption id="attachment_11117" align="alignnone" width="455"] BGC Okanagan CEO, Jeremy Welder, with the organizers of a charity softball tournament. Proceeds were donated to BGC Okanagan to support the Downtown Youth Centre in Kelowna, B.C. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Bowie Creative)[/caption] Kelowna’s bars and restaurants met on the Mission Recreation Park softball complex in Kelowna on...

Jun 09

Domino’s Pizza and Kelowna Rockets team up for BGC Okanagan

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Thank you to the generous folks at Domino’s Pizza who donated $25 to BGC Okanagan for each goal the Kelowna Rockets hockey team scored in the Western Hockey League regular season! And, of course, to the Rockets players who buried the puck in the back of the net 210 times this season. Pictured from left...

Jun 05

Home Depot launches Orange Door Project fundraising campaign to combat youth homelessness in the Central Okanagan

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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 June 25, customers can donate to the Orange Door Project at the Kelowna and West Kelowna store checkouts or online at OrangeDoorProject.ca (please select store 7032 or...