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BGC Okanagan Celebrates 2026 Staff Award Recipients

Apr 23

At BGC Okanagan, the strength of our organization comes from the people who show up every day with heart, dedication, and a deep commitment to children, youth, and families. Our annual Staff Awards are a chance to celebrate team members and volunteers whose [...]

Hockey Helps the Homeless Returns to Kelowna in 2026

Apr 7

Hockey Helps the Homeless Kelowna is returning on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The one-day, pro-am tournament helps support BGC Okanagan programs that help prevent youth homelessness. They do this by bringing community members, local businesses and hockey fans together. [...]

Pink Shirt Day Breakfast 2026 in Kelowna: BGC Okanagan Event Returns

Jan 21

A breakfast can do more than start the day, it can change what’s possible for kids. On Wednesday, Feb. 25 , 2026, BGC Okanagan will bring together local leaders and community champions in Kelowna for our annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast, presented by TELUS Business. [...]

Dan Martell & Renée Warren Give $100k to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Jan 14

BGC Okanagan is grateful to share that local entrepreneurs Dan Martell and Renée Warren have donated $100,000 to support our Prevent Youth Homelessness campaign . Their gift will help strengthen the safety net that keeps youth safe, supported, and housed , before a [...]

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 [...]

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