Archive for October 2015
Dang’s Big First Day
Written by EPCOR‘s Connie Smart Dang’s first day at BGCBigs’ McCauley Club ended on a high note – literally. Overlooking Giovanni Caboto Park, in a bucket truck with an EPCOR power lineman by his side, his infectious smile shone wide above a community that wants to lift him up. The evening was hosted by a…
Read MoreExplosive Science Club
Our Clubs pride themselves on coming up with new and exciting ideas for programs or “clubs” that keep the kids entertained but are also learning opportunities. Ian, our Club Coordinator at McCauley, shared an awesome story with us about their science club. The McCauley science clubs came to an explosive end. Our youth have developed…
Read MoreEdmonton Kids Develop Trust & Confidence
What’s the definition of a “win-win” mentoring program? According to Liz O’Neill, it’s a productive exchange between mentor and pupil – or, in the language of Edmonton’s Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs), between “bigs” and “littles.” With school back in session for the fall, BGCBigs and Enbridge are about to begin…
Read MoreA Night Out In Support Of Kids
Time is running out to get your tickets to the 2015 Lobster Lovers Gala, presented by Flaman Group of Companies! On November 6th at the Chateau Lacombe you could be at one of the Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters biggest fundraisers of the year! You don’t want to miss it. Check out…
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