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Everyday Heroes – August 2019
Big Brother, Wade has been a very patient and understanding volunteer with his Little and the Family. It can hard to reach them and plan outings, and Little has forgotten about their outings and has not been ready or at home when Wade arrives to pick him up. Wade has remained positive, committed and has…
Read MoreMatch & Volunteer Anniversaries – August 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=”3.26.3″] August 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=”3.26.3″]…
Read More2019 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″]…
Read MoreThe Difference One Club Can Make
Here at the Boys and Girls Club we care about kids. Our programs are committed to the healthy development of all children. But perhaps you don’t realize just how much of an impact our programs can make. One of our Club Coordinators observed the impact our club had on not just kids, but an entire…
Read MoreEveryday Heroes – June 2019
Big Sister Angel and Little Sister Melissa have been matched just over 6 months. Angel is very into fitness and Melissa is more introverted and into passive/artistic activities like painting and going to plays. Angel shared that Melissa has indicated she is interested in working on her health and fitness and wants to pursue a…
Read MoreA Girl’s Journey from War-torn Eritrea to the Edmonton Boys and Girls Club Maintaining Hope Along the Way
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”https://bgcbigs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/A-Girl’s-Journey-from-War-torn-Eritrea-to-the-Edmonton-Boys-and-Girls-Club-Maintaining-Hope-Along-the-Way.png” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ animation_style=”zoom”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Eritrea is a small country located in the Horn of Africa. Having only recently ended a long and violent war for independence from neighboring Ethiopia, Eritrea is a country that is mending and rebuilding. Peace deals have been forged…
Read MoreMatch & Volunteer Anniversaries – June 2019
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Month” _builder_version=”3.22.7″] June 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 _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Match Anniversaries” _builder_version=”3.22.7″] Match Anniversaries 1 YearStuart &…
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