Donor News

Papa John’s announced the limited-time return of its fan-favourite Shaq-a-Roni pizza, an exclusive menu item developed in partnership with board member and franchisee Shaquille O’Neal. In its second year, the company is donating $1 from every Shaq-a-Roni sold through October 24 to BGC Canada. “The Shaq-a-Roni is inspired by our shared love of delicious pepperoni...

The 30th annual CapriCMW Golf4Kids Day, held on Aug. 11 throughout the Okanagan Valley, raised a total of $75,000 for BGC Okanagan. “Thank you to all the sponsors and donors, with these funds we are able to provide a safe place of belonging, with positive role models for children, youth and families. A place where...

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 2021 to provide funding to Mealshare’s network of 450-plus charity...

VANCOUVER, February 18, 2021 – Rogers Communications announced it has awarded  $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan through the Ted Rogers Community Grants. Grants were awarded to 10 British Columbia organizations this year which are making a difference in the lives of hundreds of youth. Through programs in innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship...

The Central Okanagan Foundation (COF) is a community foundation providing an ongoing contribution to the quality of life in our community through building an endowment, grantmaking, and community leadership. We bring donors and charities to provide for the needs of the community today, and tomorrow, and forever.  Through their generous contribution we have been able...

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan serve youth in many different communities in the valley, but this story comes from Summerland. The Summerland Asset Development Initiative (SADI) was a place where youth could go to connect with other youth and have a place where they could feel safe and welcome. Unfortunately they had...