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Every kid IS amazing!

May 27, 2016

As we celebrate 80 years of Boys and Girls Clubs here in South Coast BC, we’re sharing the incredible stories of alumni. If you know

BGC Alumni are everywhere!

May 24, 2016

Hi All, There is no better evidence that #BGCMatters than community leaders like Barry Scott, President of Maynards Fine Art and Antiques, who remember how

Who understands belonging better than you?

May 13, 2016

Hi there! As an alumnus of Boys and Girls Clubs, you know what the experience of belonging is all about. Organizations like ours routinely list

80 Years of Belonging!

May 4, 2016

Hi there! Recently, I was asked this question: In one word, can you describe what Boys and Girls Clubs does? My answer: belonging. Why? Well,

Happiness is: 1,000+ volunteers

April 15, 2016

Hi All, Here at BGC, volunteerism is thriving. From ages 12 to 92, alone and in groups, volunteers of all ages make up the more

Curiousity kills… Kindness cures…

March 4, 2016

Hi All, A week after our 9th Pink Shirt Day campaign, I’m happy to reflect back on both this year, and how far we’ve come.

Welcome to Canada, and Boys and Girls Clubs

February 19, 2016

A few short years ago, a group of 300 Karen refugees from Burma settled in a housing complex across the street from our Langley Club,

Pink Shirt Day!

January 29, 2016

At BGC, we recognize that bullying, regardless of whether it’s physical, verbal, written, or online, has long-term negative impacts for everyone involved – the targets

Saved by (the) Bell

January 27, 2016

This week, as you may have seen, Bell’s Let’s Talk event celebrates its seventh year. Here at Boys and Girls Clubs, we support Bell Let’s

This Holiday Season, Give Dignity and Belonging

November 24, 2015

Finding a way to respectfully support our families who, despite their best efforts, were having an especially hard time at Christmas was at the top

Over 50 Years with Sears!

November 19, 2015

Not long after they began retailing in Canada, Sears decided to support quality, after-school programs delivered by Boys and Girls Clubs across the country. 2015

The A Team

October 30, 2015

We are thrilled to let you know that here at Boys and Girls Clubs Foundation of South Coast BC, we have recently added seven new