Archive for April 2024
BGCBigs’ Board of Directors Announces Retirement of Liz O’Neill, Executive Director and Appoints New Co-Executive Directors, Kerry Woodland & Kim Collister
A 45-Year Legacy Paves the Road for New Beginnings Liz O’Neill, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs), announces her retirement, effective August 31, 2024. Liz has dedicated her entire career to BGCBigs, where she has been executive director for 45 years. Across the span of…
Read MoreCongratulations to Darrel & Edith Martin, 2024 Canada Volunteer Award Recipients
We’re pleased to share that on April 15, 2024, two of our long-time donors, Darrel and Edith Martin from Automated Aquatics, were recognized by the Government of Canada as recipients for the 2024 Canada Volunteer Awards! For more than 35 years Darrel and Edith have operated Automated Aquatics Canada Inc. in Edmonton and during this…
Read MoreHappy National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2024!
As we celebrate this special week (April 14, 2024 through April 20), we wanted to take a moment to shine the spotlight on the real heroes of BGCBigs—our volunteers! 🎉 From mentoring bright minds out in the community and creating safe and nurturing environments at our Clubs, to sharing their wisdom as in-school mentors and…
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