The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to ending youth homelessness, pledging to invest $10 million over three years through The Orange Door Project. This initiative will give homeless youth the housing, support and hope they need to live...
As the sun rose on the Harvest Golf Club on August 17th, many people were resting in their beds, preparing for a big day of golf. The morning passed, and as it did they began arriving to the Harvest to participate in the 26th Annual Capri Charity...
Nourishment is more than just healthy food. Nourishment is having people who look out for you, having the skills to be active in society, and having the confidence to live independently. Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs seeks to nourish youth...
School is an essential part of every child’s early development. Without proper supplies, however, school can be stressful for low income families. Donations of school supplies can make a big difference in a child's educational journey. ...
Long-time sponsors are an essential part of any charity’s success. Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is grateful to be partners with GAP Canada, who supported local clubs with their #GAPGIVESBACKPACK campaign.
From July 18-24, shoppers were given the...
Each year, the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange brings together youth and communities across the country. This year, Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs were lucky enough to have three amazing students from Quebec come and work in three of our clubs.
...There are many deserving charities in the valley and all of us rely on community supporters. Positive change is always possible when people come together for the betterment of all. Two Eagles Golf Course and Academy helps support non-profits in...
Imagine the perfect Okanagan weekend. Perhaps it would include a barbeque or maybe some live music. Exploring the beauty of the valley sounds fun too. What if you could do all three activities in one weekend?
Gasoline Alley planned such a weekend...
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Lake Country is proud to offer the Triple Play Summer Program, a fully funded program sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company Foundation for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. Triple Play is comprised of three...
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs receive donations due to many creative fundraising ideas. Having a variety of events gives community members plenty of fun ways to donate to a good cause.
One exciting event sponsored by Total Restoration Services...
Penticton residents were treated to a colourful and flashy race this past weekend. At first glance, the repurposed peach bins of the annual Peach Bin Race look more like race cars than humble orchard boxes. Organizations raced these surprisingly...
We’re happy to announce that Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is now a partner of ChangeIt; a new way to donate while making everyday purchases using your preferred card. ChangeIt lets you automatically round up your purchases and donate the...
Thanks to the support of sponsors, donors, and attendees, the Boys and Girls Clubs’ North Charity Golf Tournament is still going strong! On July 14th, over $12 000 was raised for children, youth, and families living in the Okanagan. For the...
After a day in the sun, what better way to spend a summer night than watching a movie outdoors with the family? We are very excited to announce that on Sunday, August 14th we will be part of the second annual Movie Night! This year the venue has...
Young people in our community need a caring and loving environment to be placed in while arrangements can be made to find a long-term solution. Some of these children and youth needing homes have exceptional medical or behavioural needs that...
