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BGC Okanagan Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Statement
BGC Okanagan commits to supporting Indigenous children, youth, and families in the communities we serve. We call for an end to the systemic inequities faced by Indigenous communities. We stand for Truth and Reconciliation and we commit to creating equitable spaces for...
BGC Okanagan announces new, inclusive branding
(May 28, 2021) – It’s official. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan has become BGC Okanagan. Not to be trendy. Not because it’s shorter or catchier. But because we open our doors to all children, youth and families and we believe our name should reflect...
Staff recognized with BGC Okanagan Awards
Due to the pandemic restrictions, the BGC Okanagan staff recognition celebration could not be held this year. As a way of honouring this year’s recipients, BGC Okanagan has produced a series of videos highlighting their accomplishments and show our appreciation for...
BGC Okanagan to provide licensed child care services at new locations
(May 26. 2021) – BGC Okanagan will provide licensed child care services at three new facilities in the Okanagan, allowing more parents to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities as the Province invests in more than 790 licensed child care...
BGC Okanagan celebrates Child Care Appreciation Day
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan is asking communities to take pause on Child Care Appreciation Day (May 21) to recognize the essential services that child care providers have given to make a difference in children’s lives. “We want to acknowledge the...
Kelowna individual named Regional Youth of the Year by BGC Canada
The assistance a Kelowna individual received as a teen through the Boys and Girls Club of the Okanagan resulted in a life purpose to help youth dealing with mental health issues. Bailey Chamberlain, who was recently announced as one of six Regional Youth of the Year...
BGC Okanagan launch preventative approach to youth homelessness in Kelowna
Kelowna is one of two cities in Canada that are involved in a pilot program that shifts the focus from a crisis-driven response to youth homelessness to one of early-intervention and prevention. Upstream Kelowna is a preventative approach to youth homelessness and...
Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box Campaign launch
It’s been a year of shifting to new ways to do things for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan, and also a time to remind everyone that showing compassion and being kind is more important than ever. It is why the annual Pink Shirt Day in-person event,...
Diane Entwistle Retiring from BGCO – Jeremy Welder To Lead As New CEO
The Board of Directors of Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs would like to announce that after 31 years, Diane Entwistle is retiring at the beginning of October as CEO. Diane has dedicated her entire career to the Social Services Sector. As a young person, she spent her ...
Participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
We Need Your Help! During the month of June, we are participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge! This challenge encourages donors to make a contribution to their charity of choice and with that donation comes an entry into the grand prize draw of $20,000 for...