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BGC Okanagan Adopt-A-Family 2025 campaign graphic showing two smiling children with the words “Click here to help a family this holiday season.”Sep 17

Adopt-A-Family: Help Brighten the Holidays for Okanagan Families

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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 brightest. BGC Okanagan has officially launched its 2026 Adopt-A-Family campaign,...
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Aug 18

BGC Okanagan Club information during the wildfires

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Due to the wildfire situation impacting many of our BGC Okanagan Club members, families, and staff - we will be providing the most up-to-date information on Club programming and closures on this webpage. Our hearts are with everyone affected by the wildfires and evacuations across Summerland, Peachland and the surrounding area. We know that families,...
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BGC Okanagan 2026 staff award winners.Apr 23

BGC Okanagan Celebrates 2026 Staff Award Recipients

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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 leadership, compassion, creativity, and service make a lasting impact across our organization....
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The following graphic shows two hockey players, one skating with the puck and the other pulling the crest of their jersey forward with the purpose to show off the name Hockey Helps the Homeless. Behind the player holding the jersey is the text Skate with the Pros. As well, the logo of the sponsors of the event.Apr 07

Hockey Helps the Homeless Returns to Kelowna in 2026

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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. Now in its third year in the Okanagan, the event gives participants the opportunity to play...
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Oct 17

BGC Okanagan Expands Reach into Salmon Arm

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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 23 years. This partnership strengthens BGC Okanagan’s commitment to delivering comprehensive services that empower children, youth,...
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Apr 15

BGC Club Day celebrates 125th anniversary of BGC Canada

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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 each year. Formerly known as Boys and Girls Club of...
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Mar 20

Building Inclusive Child Care in the Central Okanagan

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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 Connection Centre. This one-day free event brought together 250 early childhood educators, and early years...
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