Winter Fest brings free family fun to Kelowna

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...

Nov 04

Rogers helps BGC Okanagan Youth through 2022 Community Grants program

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Rogers Communications announced today it had awarded its 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grants to over 70 registered charities and non-profits, including BGC Okanagan to assist youth at the Summerland Club. The Rogers Community Grants program supports youth aged 15-29 in the areas of education, digital literacy, health, sport, and entrepreneurship. A $10,000 Ted Rogers Community Grant was...

Oct 24

BGC Okanagan selected as charity for Tree of Hope

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KELOWNA – October 19th, 2022 – The Christmas Season is officially underway with the lighting of the Tree Of Hope (TOH) on November 25, 2022. This year’s lighting is special, as it marks 25 years of supporting local charities powered by the Stober Foundation and TD Canada Trust. “Our family never could have imagined that...

Aug 22

Record-breaking CapriCMW Insurance Golf 4 Kids events

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https://youtu.be/VdUTe_a1MnA A record-breaking $121,000 was raised to help create strong futures for children, youth and families at the CapriCMW Insurance Golf 4 Kids events in support of BGC Okanagan. “What an amazing outpouring of support over three days of events where participants and sponsors were inspired knowing that their money would bring real change...

Jun 03

KGH Foundation Kiwanis Legacy Fund grants $75,000 to Upstream Kelowna

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Money will go towards providing free and accessible school-based mental health support services with the aim of preventing school disengagement and youth homelessness in the long-term. (Kelowna, BC – June 3, 2022) – Upstream Kelowna, led by BGC-Okanagan, received a $75,000 grant from the KGH Foundation Kiwanis Legacy Fund Committee. The purpose of this fund...

Mar 04

BGC Okanagan smashes Pink Shirt Day goal

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Thanks to the support of the amazing individuals and businesses, BGC Okanagan is pleased to announce they doubled their original fundraising goal for the 2022 Pink Shirt Breakfast, presented by TELUS. “To see the community and business come together and invest $40,000 in Okanagan children, youth and families, especially when we set our fundraising goal...

Feb 21

Donor steps up again for Okanagan children and youth

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For the second year in a row, a donor has stepped forward with an act of kindness by investing $10,000 in children and youth in the Okanagan. The investment will help sustain programming and services BGC Okanagan offers to children and youth in safe and supportive spaces where they can experience new opportunities, build positive...

Nov 30

BGC Okanagan kicks off Gift of Giving campaign

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Nov. 30, 2021 - BGC Okanagan is aiming to raise $50,000 with their Gift of Giving campaign, launched on Giving Tuesday, with every dollar donated providing opportunity to children, youth and families in the Okanagan. “Investing in children, youth and families is how we remove barriers and create opportunities for all young people. With the...

Sep 10

Papa John’s turns pizza night into pizza with a purpose

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Papa John’s announced the limited-time return of its fan-favourite Shaq-a-Roni pizza, an exclusive menu item developed in partnership with board member and franchisee Shaquille O’Neal. In its second year, the company is donating $1 from every Shaq-a-Roni sold through October 24 to BGC Canada. “The Shaq-a-Roni is inspired by our shared love of delicious pepperoni...

Aug 27

CapriCMW Golf4Kids Day a success

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The 30th annual CapriCMW Golf4Kids Day, held on Aug. 11 throughout the Okanagan Valley, raised a total of $75,000 for BGC Okanagan. “Thank you to all the sponsors and donors, with these funds we are able to provide a safe place of belonging, with positive role models for children, youth and families. A place where...