Donor News

Jun 19

Kelowna Hyundai gives back to Okanagan youth

[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...
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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

  [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...
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Jun 09

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

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...
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May 24

Over $24,000 raised for BGC Okanagan at McHappy Day

The 29th McHappy Day raised $24,400 for BGC Okanagan Clubs to help support programs that enhance the lives of young people and families in the Okanagan Valley. “We are proud of our ongoing relationship with BGC Okanagan. They fill a vital role in the community, and we are happy to be a part of it," said Tim Pink,...
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Dec 22

Tree of Hope: BGC Okanagan bringing Families and Community Together

On the 25th Anniversary of Kelowna’s iconic Tree of Hope, the Stober Foundation will be matching all funds raised up to $500,000 and directing them to the YMCA of Southern Interior BC and BGC Okanagan – two local charities who are united in sharing their common goal of raising healthier families and communities through their vital, life-changing programs. The...
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Dec 19

Community rallies behind Tree of Hope campaign to reach $1M goal

The 25th annual Tree of Hope campaign in support of the YMCA of Southern Interior and BGC Okanagan needs your help to reach their goal. This year, the Stober Foundation is #raisinghope by matching all funds raised up to $500,000 to support two local charities whose united mission is to promote healthy and resilient children, youth and...
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Dec 09

Tree of Hope: BGC Okanagan Clubs have impact

“Today was the best day,” is a saying quite often heard at BGC Okanagan Clubs and a feeling that children and youth need in their lives now more than ever. As the charity of choice for the Tree of Hope campaign, along with the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, donations from the community will have...
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Nov 10

Winter Fest brings free family fun to Kelowna

With a common goal of bringing families together in a festive, healthy and active way, the Landmark District, City of Kelowna, BGC Okanagan, and YMCA of Southern Interior have partnered to host the inaugural annual Family Winter Fest. This free-to-all event, being held Saturday, Nov. 26 inside and outside of Parkinson Recreation Centre, will provide...
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