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Emergency Youth Shelter: How BGC Okanagan Prevents Youth Homelessness

Dec 29

Picture downtown Kelowna late at night. Transit has stopped. Most storefronts are dark. A teen stands outside BGC Okanagan’s emergency youth shelter, clutching a dead phone with nowhere else to go. He isn’t looking for a bed. He just needs a way to get home. Staff [...]

BGC Okanagan Launches $25,000 Match to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Nov 24

Two long-time Kelowna residents, Debbie Hubbard and Dean Reidt, are helping kick off BGC Okanagan’s Prevent Youth Homelessness fundraising campaign. The pair are offering a $25,000 matching gift challenge. With an overall fundraising goal of $150,000 to support [...]

5 Fun STEM Activities for Okanagan Kids – National STEM Day

Nov 7

Curiosity starts with a simple “why?” and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) turns that question into hands-on discovery. Whether your child is mixing up a kitchen-table experiment or building a simple machine, STEM builds confidence, problem-solving and [...]

BGC Okanagan Expands Reach into Salmon Arm

Oct 17

BGC Okanagan is excited to announce they have taken on the programs and services offered by Aspiral Youth Partners Association, a well-established organization dedicated to supporting youth through specialized programs and services that has been operating for the past [...]

Adopt-A-Family: Help Brighten the Holidays for Okanagan Families

Oct 15

As the snow begins to fall and festive lights start to glow across the valley, many Okanagan families are preparing for a joyful holiday season. But for some, this time of year brings more stress than celebration — and that’s where the community’s kindness shines [...]

New Licensed Child Care Centres Coming to Peachland, Summerland and West Kelowna

Sep 16

Exciting news for families in the Okanagan! At BGC Okanagan, our mission is to create safe, supportive places where children and youth can grow, learn, and thrive. We are honoured to be expanding with our brand-new child care centres in Peachland, Summerland and West [...]

Acera Golf For Kids 2025: Over $135K Raised for BGC Okanagan

Aug 18

The 2025 Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids tournament was a celebration of community, generosity, and making a difference. Golfers, sponsors, and volunteers came together for a day of energy, friendly competition, and purpose. Together, they raised over $135,000 to support [...]

Country Stars and a Cause That Hits Home – Our Backyard Supports Upstream Kelowna

Aug 11

As the city prepares to welcome country music’s biggest stars for the 2025 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week , a one-night-only songwriter showcase is tuning into a deeper note – the kind that changes the lives of young people. On Tuesday, September 9 , Jordyn [...]

Racing with Heart: Ago Kimpian Supports BGC Okanagan

Jul 10

Twitch streamer and virtual car racer Ago Kimpian, also known as Ago the Avocado , is putting purpose behind the wheel. During a 24-hour endurance race, Ago will proudly display BGC Okanagan’s logo on his virtual race car – a gesture that reflects more than [...]

Bobcat of Vernon Supports Teen Junction Programs

May 27

Youth attending Teen Junction, a safe and welcoming drop-in centre for teens in Vernon, are getting a boost thanks to the generosity of a local business. Bobcat of Vernon has donated $5,000 to support youth programming, including Teen Junction’s LifeSkills Program [...]

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