Archive for June 2016
Better Together – 5th Anniversary of Amalgamation
Perseverance, commitment, unity, focus, respect. These are all words that current board members of Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area use to describe their experience in the amalgamation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area on July 1st, 2011. Officially,…
Read MoreVital Signs – A Group For Boys
It’s no secret that Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs) has a lot of kids on our waiting list for a Big Brother or Sister. Right now the number is right around 1000, with 800 of those being boys. Thanks to the support of the Edmonton Community Foundation Vital Signs program, we’re…
Read MoreHealth & Happy Futures
We are so fortunate to have nearly 3,000 caring volunteers working with children and youth in our community. And we love when they share their experiences with us. Divya Jha is a mentor in our EXCEL Program™ and she recently shared her experience this past year in the hopes that hearing directly from a volunteer…
Read More10 Reasons to Golf For Kids
We are so excited to open registrations for our 6th Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Landrex Inc. It will take place on August 18th at the Cougar Creek Golf Resort! This is one of our main fundraisers each year. Last year, we raised $142,700 to provide safe places and positive relationships for nearly 5,000 children…
Read MoreYou Can Help Us Win $10,000!
Joe and Mary are a young couple living in Edmonton. After a long day of work, sometimes at two different jobs, they come home to spend a few precious minutes of quality time with their three young kids. Sometimes they struggle to make ends meet while also finding time for their little ones, but usually…
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