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2015 Top 5 Stories
It’s always fun to look back on the year and see all the incredible stories we got to tell thanks to caring folks like you! Our volunteers, donors, funders, and families make this good work possible and we are so excited to share 2016 with you. So in celebration of all we accomplished together last…
Read MoreBGCBigs & Fund Development Manager, Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji, Bring Home United Way Red Tie Gala Awards
On Thursday, March 14th, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region hosted the 2024 Red Tie Gala. Every year, the Awards of Distinction by United Way honor the dedication and empathy of individuals who actively contribute to their beloved community, fostering purposeful and impactful social transformation. We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Danisha…
Read MoreIt All Starts With Me
It All Starts With Me “We’re Building A Dream” It all started in 2012 when a group of caring partners (made up of local arts organizations and funders) came together with a shared purpose: to provide access to a variety of arts and culture experiences and programs to children and youth enrolled with BGCBigs. Every…
Read MoreREAL Stories
Real Stories Sharing REAL stories about REAL kids with REAL mentors, who are having a REAL impact for REAL change. A.J.’s Story Ashley’s Story Colby’s Story Emily’s Story Graham’s Story Henry’s Story Jae’s Story Kirsten’s Story Laurie’s Story Layne’s Story Lisa’s Story Marilynn’s Story Mary’s Story Mohammed’s Story Apply to Become a Volunteer Today More…
Read MoreFrank Flaman: Leaving an Incredible Legacy
On October 9th, 2023, our community lost a great philanthropist in Frank Flaman. These words are in remembrance of Frank and the generous contributions he made to our community. Part of Frank’s legacy will be remembered through the Frank J. Flaman Foundation, which Frank established in 2005. For more than 15 years the Foundation has…
Read MoreCopy of Lobster Lovers Fundraiser – DO NOT USE
Lobster Lovers Fundraiser In Support of BGCBigs’ Future Mentoring and Club Programs Donate Today Help Us Achieve Our Goal of $90,000 This year, in lieu of an in-person event, we’re asking our generous supporters to help us raise funds through our re-imagined Lobster Lovers Fundraiser; in support of BGCBigs’ Future Mentoring and Club Programs. We’re…
Read MoreBGCBigs, YMCA and Edmonton Police Service celebrate vital funding support for DIVERSIONfirst program from Homeward Trust Edmonton and Government of Alberta
Edmonton charities, EPS to work with at-risk youth in DIVERSIONfirst program Last week, BGCBigs, the YMCA and the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) hosted a press conference at the Boyle Street Plaza to announce and celebrate vital funding support from Homeward Trust Edmonton and the Government of Alberta. This important funding will enable all three charitable organizations…
Read MoreLobster Lovers Fundraiser
Lobster Lovers Fundraiser In Support of BGCBigs’ Future Mentoring and Club Programs https://bgcbigs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Lobster-Lovers-Fundraiser-Sarah-Chan-Oct-2023-40-MB.mp4 Donate Today Help Us Achieve Our Goal of $90,000 This year, in lieu of an in-person event, we’re asking our generous supporters to help us raise funds through our re-imagined Lobster Lovers Fundraiser; in support of BGCBigs’ Future Mentoring and Club Programs.…
Read MoreLac La Biche Mentoring
In a small town in northern Alberta, kids are experiencing the value of mentoring. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lac La Biche, a satellite office of BGCBigs, has been working to better the lives of children and youth for many years. According to Kristen Shewchuck-White, the local program facilitator, the community of just over…
Read MoreBGCBigs Staff Highlight: Match Facilitators
We spend a lot of time talking about the importance of our 3,000 volunteers, and rightly so. They are the ones on the ground spending time with kids and youth and their families to make a positive difference in our community. We are so proud of each and every volunteer and we truly cherish the…
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