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Tree of Hope: BGC Okanagan bringing Families and Community Together

Dec 22

On the 25th Anniversary of Kelowna’s iconic Tree of Hope, the Stober Foundation will be matching all funds raised up to $500,000 and directing them to the YMCA of Southern Interior BC and BGC Okanagan – two local charities who are united in sharing their common goal [...]

Community rallies behind Tree of Hope campaign to reach $1M goal

Dec 19

The 25th annual Tree of Hope campaign in support of the YMCA of Southern Interior and BGC Okanagan needs your help to reach their goal. This year, the Stober Foundation is #raisinghope by matching all funds raised up to $500,000 to support two local charities whose [...]

Tree of Hope: BGC Okanagan Clubs have impact

Dec 9

“Today was the best day,” is a saying quite often heard at BGC Okanagan Clubs and a feeling that children and youth need in their lives now more than ever. As the charity of choice for the Tree of Hope campaign, along with the YMCA of Southern Interior BC , donations [...]

Winter Fest brings free family fun to Kelowna

Nov 10

With a common goal of bringing families together in a festive, healthy and active way, the Landmark District, City of Kelowna, BGC Okanagan, and YMCA of Southern Interior have partnered to host the inaugural annual Family Winter Fest. This free-to-all event, being [...]

Rogers helps BGC Okanagan Youth through 2022 Community Grants program

Nov 4

Rogers Communications announced today it had awarded its 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grants to over 70 registered charities and non-profits, including BGC Okanagan to assist youth at the Summerland Club. The Rogers Community Grants program supports youth aged 15-29 in [...]

More BGC Okanagan Clubs selected for $10 a Day ChildCareBC program

Nov 1

More families in the Okanagan will save thousands of dollars per year as more child care spaces in BGC Okanagan Clubs convert to the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program . “Quality child care is a necessity for families. Ten-dollar-a-day child care spaces will help ease [...]

BGC Okanagan selected as charity for Tree of Hope

Oct 24

KELOWNA – October 19th, 2022 – The Christmas Season is officially underway with the lighting of the Tree Of Hope (TOH) on November 25, 2022. This year’s lighting is special, as it marks 25 years of supporting local charities powered by the Stober Foundation and TD [...]

Vernon celebrates addition of two new child care facilities

Sep 8

The Province of British Columbia, City of Vernon, and BGC Okanagan are proud to announce that families with young children in the Greater Vernon area will soon have access to more licensed child care spaces thanks to the construction of two new facilities. A [...]

Family Gathering event fosters connections

Aug 31

On Saturday, Aug. 13, the community came together alongside səxʷkn̓xitəlx k̓l̓ c̓əc̓əmálaʔ Early Years table (those who care for children) for the 13th Aboriginal Family Gathering at the Westbank First Nation pavilion. This is a collaborative group consisting of [...]

Record-breaking CapriCMW Insurance Golf 4 Kids events

Aug 22

A record-breaking $121,000 was raised to help create strong futures for children, youth and families at the CapriCMW Insurance Golf 4 Kids events in support of BGC Okanagan. “What an amazing outpouring of support over three days of events where participants and [...]

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