Archive for July 2019
2019 Art Contest – Calling All BGCBigs Kids
Calling All BGCBigs Kids! Share your artwork with us for a chance to be featured on the cover of a photobook of our annual Golf fundraiser. Plus, the chosen artist will receive two passes to a WEM attraction! The deadline is August 16 at noon, and we’ll accept paintings, drawings, and colouring from the kids…
Read MoreBGCBigs Youth Employment Program and the Power of Collaborative Communities
In 2018, RBC donated $30,000 in support of the implementation of Youth Employment Programs in our agency. These youth employment programs provide job readiness coaching and skill training, as well as professional networks and job opportunities for youth who have neither. According to Statistics Canada, 73% of youth get their first job from their parent’s…
Read MoreEveryday Heroes – July 2019
Big Brother, Jesse has been motivating and encouraging his Little Brother, Eric to strive towards getting his first job because he is graduating in May. Jesse has been working on Eric’s resume with him, taking him to community events and resource job fairs and business where Eric can get his name out there and work…
Read MoreMatch & Volunteer Anniversaries – July 2019
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Month” _builder_version=”3.25.1″] July 2019 One of our favourite things to do is recognize a volunteer’s anniversary with us. Scroll down to see all the amazing folks who are celebrating another year of dedication to our community’s children. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Match Anniversaries” _builder_version=”3.25.1″]…
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