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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 [...]

2025 Staff Awards and Long Service Honours at BGC Okanagan

May 1

At BGC Okanagan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Each year, we come together for our annual Staff Recognition Awards to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion of our team. This year’s celebration was no exception — an evening filled [...]

BGC Club Day celebrates 125th anniversary of BGC Canada

Apr 15

Join us on Friday, June 6, as BGC Okanagan celebrates BGC Club Day – a national awareness day that not only celebrates the 125th anniversary of BGC Canada but also highlights the opportunities BGC Clubs across Canada create for 150,000 young people and their families [...]

Building Inclusive Child Care in the Central Okanagan

Mar 20

On March 1, 2025, the əts hạ stim iʔ scəcm̩álaʔ | Every Child, Every Day Conference was hosted through a meaningful collaboration between BGC Okanagan, səxʷkṇxitəlx kʼḷ c̬əc̬málaʔ (Aboriginal Early Years of the Central Okanagan) and arc Programs – Family [...]

Hockey Helps the Homeless Returns to Kelowna

Mar 5

Kelowna, B.C. – The highly anticipated Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) Okanagan Region pro-am charity hockey tournament is returning for its second year, once again supporting BGC Okanagan programs that prevent youth homelessness. Presented by Peacock Sheridan Group [...]

Building Futures: How BGC Okanagan Transforms Lives Beyond the Club

Feb 28

For the Welfing family, BGC Okanagan has been more than a place for their children to spend time – it’s been a second home. “Our children met many new friends over the years at BGC Okanagan. Through the Club, they are given the opportunity to try many new [...]

BGC Okanagan’s Pink Shirt Day Breakfast: Raising Funds to Support Kindness and Inclusion

Feb 14

BGC Okanagan is thrilled to announce the Pink Shirt Day Breakfast , presented by TELUS Business, taking place on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 , from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the historic Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna. This inspiring morning event celebrates kindness, [...]

Prevent Youth Homelessness: The Impact of Safe Spaces in the Okanagan

Dec 30

In communities across the Okanagan, the fight to prevent youth homelessness happens in unexpected places — including BGC Okanagan’s Drop-In programs. These safe, welcoming spaces are doing more than providing a place for young people to spend time; they’re [...]

Transforming Okanagan Lives Through Shelter and Support

Dec 16

Listen Now: BGC Okanagan on air with Virgin Radio Kelowna BMack and Karly in the Morning Show https://www.bgco.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2024/12/RACHELLE-INTERVIEW.mp3 At just 18 years old, TS was walking toward the mountains, carrying nothing but exhaustion, [...]

Preventing Youth Homelessness: Support Okanagan Families

Dec 10

For Patrick and Rachel, life was a daily uphill battle. With three children aged 8 to 15, each facing challenges both at home and in school, they were running out of hope. Their youngest son struggled with low self-esteem, their middle child battled feelings of [...]

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