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Local business, doing good locally

Mar 26

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 in our facilities throughout the Okanagan...

BGCO raises record breaking amount at Pink Shirt Day event

Feb 26

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 to $30,000. We are so...

$25,000 awarded to BGCO through Ted Rogers Community grants

Feb 22

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...

Participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!

Jun 10

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 the winning charity. What Is the Great Canadian Giving Challenge?The Great...

Central Okanagan Foundation Lends a Hand

May 26

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...

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Supporting Summerland Youth

May 22

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...

Local Companies Provide Masks to Frontline Workers

Apr 17

We would like to extend a huge thank you from our family here at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan to Green Bean Reloved, Nest & Nurture, and Kaz Zvanitajs. All three of these parties have been hard at work making hand made masks so that our frontline workers can protect themselves as...

Local Trainer Gives Back

Jan 28

Meet Lindsay Hepner, a local certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and fitness nutrionist. This past Giving Tuesday, she held her annual Sip and Sweat event at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan. What is Sip and Sweat you might ask? Sip and Sweat offered participants a...

Holiday Giving Spotlight

Dec 18

Spreading the Holiday Cheer We are just under three weeks into our annual Gift-of-Giving campaign and for those of you who aren't familiar it is a time to give back during the holiday season and see the impact that your donation makes. We would like to take the time to acknowledge a few of our...

Lake Country firefighters donate to local charities

Dec 16

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the Lake Country Fire Department (LCFD) for their generous contribution! Read more about what the LCFD is up to and how they are making a positive impact in their surrounding community. The holiday season can be a tough time for families and youth as some...

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