Camp is so much better with a friend! Thanks to one of our incredible BGC Besties, any gifts made right now to BGC will be DOUBLED! That means when you help us send a kid to camp, we can send TWO instead! This is going to be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. Each summer, thousands of…
DetailsToday is Pink Shirt Day! For 17 years, BGC has proudly partnered with CKNW Kids’ Fund to champion Pink Shirt Day, and to support all the work that goes into combatting bullying. And, over this time we’ve seen some pretty amazing progress. We’ve seen legislation enacted against bullying, workplace policies that prohibit it, and a…
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This time of year, there’s something special about feeling surrounded by people who care about you. That’s the sense of belonging we want EVERY kid and youth to feel all year long, no ifs, ands, or buts. So, I think you’re ready for BGC Truth #2: We don’t ask or require families to prove that they…
DetailsAs we wrap up another year of unbelievable impact at BGC, I want to take some time over the coming month to share something a little different with you: BGC Truths. And, as a friend of BGC (you DID open and are reading this email, after all!), I think you can handle it. BGC Truth…
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At BGC, we know that every kid is amazing. Not just that they would be or could be if their circumstances were different. When we talk about the work that we do, we believe strongly in focusing on ALL of the great things that happen for kids and youth in our Clubs. Instead of labelling…
DetailsGA · LA [VIBE]: A big, happy hug. We laughed together, we cried together, and we raised an AMAZING $425,000 (net) together!!! If you were in the room with us last night – you might notice that number is different than we announced at the end of the evening. We’re so happy to share that…
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…But we couldn’t help but give them one! Did you know that August 12th is International Youth Day? At BGC, we know that youth can do AMAZING things at Club, at school, and in their communities. Each year, BGC Canada recognizes youth across the country who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service, and achievements through the Youth…
DetailsIt’s almost BGC Club Day (that’s right, we have our very own day!), and as June 7th approaches, we are reflecting on, and celebrating AAAALL of the amazing things that happen in our Clubs for each and every one of our kids and youth. This Club Day, we are celebrating that not only are kids…
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As Pink Shirt Day approaches, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the stories we share – and those we don’t. At BGC, our mission is to create inclusive spaces for young people, where they can share their experiences, joys, and struggles, without fear of shame. Yet the reality is that too many kids still…
DetailsBeing a kid is HARD. The world is getting better at recognizing that kids are experiencing significant levels of stress, anxiety, worry, loneliness… Being a parent is also HARD. Add in global, national, and local issues, and the same stress, anxiety, worry, loneliness repeats. For families who connect with us, we hear what a gift BGC is…
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