Our Club in the News
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Local business, doing good locally
The Kimco owners and employees came together to raise funds in a fun way during Christmas for a draw to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan. Collectively they donated $3,000 to help support BGCO. Not only do they ensure our HVAC systems run well...
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BGC Okanagan launch preventative approach to youth homelessness in Kelowna
Kelowna is one of two cities in Canada that are involved in a pilot program that shifts the focus from a crisis-driven response to youth homelessness to one of early-intervention and prevention. Upstream Kelowna is a preventative approach to youth homelessness and...
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Early Years Virtual Club – March Calendar of Events
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Virtual Recreation Program Helps Children Develop Healthy Habits in the Okanagan
Fun science experiments, games, crafts and activities to get you moving – all from the comfort of your own home. All this and opportunities to win great prizes, happens virtually (over Zoom) with our Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan Virtual Recreation team. The...
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BGCO raises record breaking amount at Pink Shirt Day event
On behalf of all of us at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan, we would like to thank you for your generosity and kindness in supporting the Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box, presented by TELUS, and Pink Shirt Day overall. Your contribution helped us raise close...
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$25,000 awarded to BGCO through Ted Rogers Community grants
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...
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Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box Campaign launch
It’s been a year of shifting to new ways to do things for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan, and also a time to remind everyone that showing compassion and being kind is more important than ever. It is why the annual Pink Shirt Day in-person event,...
read moreDiane Entwistle Retiring from BGCO – Jeremy Welder To Lead As New CEO
The Board of Directors of Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs would like to announce that after 31 years, Diane Entwistle is retiring at the beginning of October as CEO. Diane has dedicated her entire career to the Social Services Sector. As a young person, she spent her ...
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Participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
We Need Your Help! During the month of June, we are participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge! This challenge encourages donors to make a contribution to their charity of choice and with that donation comes an entry into the grand prize draw of $20,000 for...
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Central Okanagan Foundation Lends a Hand
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...
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