Agency News

Aug 16

Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids smashes fundraising goal

A total of $150,000 was raised to help BGC Okanagan create strong futures for children, youth and families at the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids events. “As the fun that was had at the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids events fades away, what remains is the resounding impact of a community coming together to support children and...
Read More
Jun 28

2023 BGC Okanagan Staff Recognition Awards

BGC Okanagan recently celebrated the talented and dedicated staff members and showed appreciation for those who have been with the organization for a number of years at the sixth annual BGC Okanagan Recognition Awards. “On behalf of the leadership team, I thank everyone for their ongoing commitment and dedication to BGC Okanagan. The work you...
Read More
May 30

Celebrate BGC Club Day with us on social media

Friday, June 2, is BGC Club Day, a national awareness day celebrating the life-changing impact BGC Okanagan and Clubs in communities across Canada have on young people and their families. “We are more than after school programs. We are advocates for children and youth and a safe place to find belonging. We provide programs to...
Read More
May 24

2023 Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids Fundraising Tournaments

Registration is now open for the Acera Insurance (formerly Capri CMW Insurance) Golf 4 Kids events in Penticton, Vernon and Kelowna with the goal of raising $140,000 to support the life-changing programs BGC Okanagan offers to children, youth and families. “With the funds raised from these golf events, we can provide a safe place of...
Read More
Dec 28

Nsyilxcən Sign unveiling at BGC Okanagan Club

[caption id="attachment_10518" align="alignnone" width="399"] Sʔímlaʔxʷ Michele Johnson, the executive director of the Syilx Language House, stands outside of BGC Okanagan Martin Avenue Club in Kelowna during the unveiling of the organization’s Nsyilxcən language sign in October. Photo by Aaron Hemens[/caption]   BGC Okanagan, in partnership with Syilx Language House, unveiled signage to be placed at...
Read More
Nov 01

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

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 financial burdens that families are experiencing," said Kirstie Blanleil, Operations Manager...
Read More