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Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Drive-in Tour Coming to Penticton

Aug 18

(Penticton, BC, Aug. 18) – Interior Savings and BGC Okanagan are excited to announce the Moonlight Movie Drive-in Tour will be landing in Penticton at the Wholesale Club’s south side parking lot (200 Carmi Ave.) on Aug. 25 and you’re invited. A screening of the [...]

BGC Okanagan 2020-2021 Annual General Meeting

Aug 16

BGC Okanagan (Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs) announce our 2020-2021 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on September 16, 2021. ***NEW*** We hoped to be able to continue with our plans for an in-person AGM this year, but for the safety of all of our staff, [...]

Mealshare Monday at A&W – every purchase provides a meal to a youth in need

Jul 19

The Beyond Meat Burger is the new Mealshare Monday feature item at A&W Canada – every purchase will provide a meal to a youth in need! Mealshare, a national social enterprise on a mission to help end youth hunger, partnered with A&W Canada in February [...]

Okanagan Home Depot stores launch Orange Door Project fundraising campaign to combat youth homelessness

Jul 14

100 per cent of funds raised throughout the campaign will benefit BGC Okanagan (July 14, 2021) – The Home Depot Canada Foundation has announced a donation of $50,000 to BGC Okanagan to support initiatives that prevent and help put an end to youth homelessness. [...]

Okanagan summer fun for kids and youth? Look no further than BGC Okanagan

Jul 5

From field trips, photography, sports camps and learning culinary skills to fun STEM camps – BGC Okanagan has a wide variety of fun activities to keep your kids busy all summer. Here are our top picks for Okanagan summer fun (click here to see more!): *Please visit [...]

BGC Okanagan Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Statement

Jun 15

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 [...]

Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund assists BGC Okanagan golf and racquet sport camps

Jun 8

BGC Okanagan are amongst over 500 sport and recreation organizations nationally to be provided grant support through the Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund. The funding support provided by Canadian Tire Jumpstart will provide the West Kelowna community with a reduced rate, [...]

Early Years Virtual Club – June Calendar of Events

Jun 6

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BGC Okanagan announces new, inclusive branding

May 28

(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

May 27

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 [...]

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