BGC Okanagan
1434 Graham Street V1Y 3A8 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Thanks to #TedRogersComunityGrants, we can support youth with programs focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, motivation, and community leadership. #MakeMorePossible Check out some of the details below http://bit.ly/TedRogersBGCOGran

From a small town in Novia Scotia to an event celebrated around the globe, #PinkShirtDay has come a long way Kindness can go a long way, so pass it forward not only on February 24th but each and every day. We are incredibly proud to be a part of this movement. Learn how you can support by clicking the link below https://bit.ly/3pfDrrA

Spreading some cheer to your feed Say Cheese

Today is #HaveAHeartDay, launched by our friends at F. N. Caring Society. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan is committed to First Nations children, youth, and families in the communities we serve. Today and every day

Child Care Resource and Referral Vernon (CCRR) makes it easier for families to find and access responsive and inclusive quality licensed and registered child care by providing information, support, resources, and referral services to parents/guardians and child care providers across the province. CCRR Vernon helps connect families with the early years and child care services they need such as referrals to child care providers and community services, access to quality resourc...es and resource lending libraries, workshops, drop-in programs, and provide consultation, support, and parenting information. CCRR Vernon also provides support services and consultations to all child care providers to foster quality inclusive care through services such as workshops and training, networking opportunities, supportive program outreach, access to lending libraries, referrals to community resources, drop-in programs, and listing in a registry of licensed and License-Not-Required child care providers. Contact us today! 250542-3121 x111 or [email protected]

#HeyMembers Now that 2020 is over (thank goodness!), it is time to start attacking your goals for 2021! We'd love to hear what you're up to

We are proud to announce the Upstream Kelowna Launch Ceremony! The Upstream Project is an innovative initiative aimed to prevent, rather than respond to, youth homelessness in Canada. Stay tuned for more details on who will be speaking at the event! ... February 25th 3:00 - 4:00pm Zoom (DM us for the link and password) #UpstreamProject #YouthHomelessness #YouthServices

From preschool & playgroups to Child Care Resource & Referral, our BGCO Early Years team knows how crucial the first years are! We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our diverse Early Years Programs for families with children 0-8! Link Below to visit our website! ... https://bit.ly/3odsBSl See more

Happy New Year Everyone! We know that it may not look like the typical New Years Eve tonight but we hope each and every one of you are safe, happy, and healthy while welcoming in 2021

We love a Good News Story Our Vernon Club put out a gratitude jar and encouraged staff to drop in a note about things they are grateful for. Before we knew it the jar was overflowing with all kinds of things our staff appreciated and was thankful for. A recurring theme that we saw was how thankful our staff were for the Club itself and the amazing experiences and opportunities it has brought them. ... We are overjoyed to hear this and it brought a tear to our eye knowing that our staff truly appreciate their time here at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan "Gratitude turns what we have into enough" - Aesop

Restorative Justice or Restorative Practices What Is It? What Are The Features of Successful Restorative Practices? How Is It Different? Learn More Here ... https://bit.ly/3f9Pvqf See more

Note the differences between the Traditional Justice System and Restorative Justice. Restorative Justice has the main focus of repairing relationships, offenders taking accountability, and including the community in the process of healing.

With the generous support of President's Choice, BGCO received $15,000 to enhance and expand access to food, education related to food, and the development of healthy habits and life skills for the children and youth who walk through our doors every day

Within the traditional Court System, victims of crime do not have the opportunity to share how the incident impacted their life and the ways that it affected them. Without having the opportunity to share one's story and the impacts life-changing events had on them it can lead to victims not ever feeling a sense of closure. The Restorative Justice process provides victims with a safe, non-judgmental space to share their stories and have their voices be heard by the off...ender, their supports, and others who may have been involved with the incident. This is the process that leads to healing and transformation for the victim and offender, this is Restorative Justice. See more

Stay tuned for more informationa about #givingtuesday2020

Our Adopt a Family/Club campaign is back for another year with a slight twist to ensure everyone remains safe during the process! For more info visit the link below! https://bit.ly/3765BNK

This week is Restorative Justice Week! Restorative justice views crime as more than breaking the law it also causes harm to people, relationships, and the community. So a just response must address those harms as well as the wrongdoing. If the parties are willing, the best way to do this is to help them meet to discuss those harms and how to bring about a resolution. Other approaches are available if they are unable or unwilling to meet. Sometimes those meetings lead to ...transformational changes in their lives. Learn more about the foundations of Restorative Justice https://bit.ly/35wbkwU

We would like to give a special shoutout to Staples Canada Penticton Location as they have donated close to $3350 in Gift Cards to help families provide their children and youth with supplies so they can excel in the classroom.

Home Depot is always right by our side when we need them They have donated over $1,100 for supplies to keep our Youth Centers and Clubs refreshed and in great shape. P.S. The Orange Door Campaign is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for December 1st

Take a look at this diagram of the Restorative Justice Development Center Restorative Justice focuses on the root causes of crime and criminal behavior and the importance of the community working together in a holistic way to support youth. When we address the root causes of one's actions (poverty, addiction, trauma, loss of belonging) we can then remove barriers and struggles that are leading to the behavior. ... If we look through a restorative lens we can then notice that every person has a different way of getting their basic needs met and it is not on us to judge how one does this but support youth in overcoming obstacles, teach new ways of sustainability and connect youth to resources within the community.

Through the Ledcor Employee Giving program, they were able to donate nearly $5,000 towards helping children, youth, and families Ledcor strives to help communities and causes they believe in which why we are so grateful for being able to develop a relationship with such a passionate group. Learn more about how Ledcor shows they care https://bit.ly/2SYyrcg

Interested in a career that makes an impact? Our team at the Boys and Girls Clubs are looking to bring on some new amazing team members! What are you waiting for? Visit our website and apply today! Career Portal: boysandgirlsclubs.ca/career/

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours We hope you all have a safe and happy Holiday with the ones you love

We just received a shipment of non-medical face masks, generously donated by @CTJumpstart! These will be distributed to children across our programs throughout the Okanagan! Thank you so much!! Founded in 2005, Jumpstart Charities helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities! For more information visit the link below jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

The results are in! With the help of Ray, RBC, and our wonderful communities that we operate in we were able to raise a grand total of $11,120 during our Ray Needs a Razor campaign! Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our goal On top of that, Ray managed to get rid of the quarantine look with help from our friends at Tommy Guns Barber. Lookin good Ray!

#HeyMembers Have any of you learned a new skill while you were cooped up in quarantine? . .... . . . #HeyMembers #WhereEveryoneBelongs #StrongerTogether #Questions #Children #Families #Kelowna #Okanagan #Canada #Fun #Poll See more

We want YOU to be a part of our team We are still looking to fill select positions throughout the Okanagan. Visit our website by clicking the link below to apply online today! https://bit.ly/2DX0zse

Have you had the chance to check-in and look at our Annual Report for 2019-2020? Click the link below to learn more about what we have been up to! https://bit.ly/30pBfDy

On #OrangeShirtDay, we remember and honour the thousands of Indigenous children who were removed from their homes and forced to attend residential schools. This shirt, designed by a Boys & Girls Club member, is an important reminder that #EveryChildMatters

Back to school means back to Boys & Girls Clubs. In communities across the Okanagan, we offer life-changing programs and empowering relationships that help children and youth adapt and succeed. Follow this link to visit our website https://www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca/

#HeyMembers What wacky and wild animal creations can you come up with?! Drop a comment below

We are happy to announce Youth Programs coming to Summerland this October! Lifeskills, leadership, recreation, support, and most importantly... a safe place to be For more information contact [email protected] or send us a message if you would like to speak with someone over the phone

ONE MORE DAY! We are currently sitting at $6,410 raised out of our $10,000 dollar goal. Tommy Guns Barber will be out on Friday to clean Ray up and save him from his quarantine mane Is there a chance we can reach our goal by Tomorrow?! Share this post and let's see if we can get there!!