Join BGC Okanagan to Prevent Youth Homelessness
Monthly Donor Sign-Ups Could Win Tickets to Anywhere WestJet Flies!
BGC Okanagan is launching a critical campaign to sustain its life-changing support for youth facing barriers.
As the organization marks 65 years of serving children, youth and families, there is an urgent need for funding to ensure that programs like Upstream and the Youth Shelter continue to be available to young people to build resiliency. Click here to read more about these programs and the impact they have on Okanagan youth.
The Upstream Program takes a proactive approach to prevent youth homelessness by offering free, accessible, wellness support and resources to keep youth stably housed preventing possible school disengagement. The Youth Shelter provides a safe refuge and immediate support for young people facing crisis, with the goal of helping them find secure places with family or friends.
How to help
To thank the community and encourage support, BGC Okanagan is offering a special incentive. Anyone who signs up to become a monthly donor before 2 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, will be entered into a door prize to win two tickets to anywhere WestJet flies. To commemorate BGC Okanagan’s 65th anniversary, the first 65 monthly donors will receive an extra entry, doubling their chances of winning.
“Monthly donors are the backbone of our mission to support Okanagan youth,” says Jeremy Welder, CEO of BGC Okanagan. “Their steady support makes it possible for youth to access life-changing resources and safe spaces through programs like Upstream and our Youth Shelter. As we celebrate 65 years of service, we’re inviting residents to join us in creating a legacy of lasting change—one that will empower young lives for generations to come.”
Every donation, no matter the amount, builds brighter futures for youth. By joining as a monthly donor, community members ensure these programs remain accessible and effective for those who need them most.