Posts by Yvonne Nguyen
Watch a Fun & Affordable Community Slo-Pitch Challenge in Support of BGCBigs Edmonton & Area
On August 25th at ReMax Field, you and your family and friends can cheer on our Edmonton Police Service and an Edmonton Community All-Star Team (including Oilers and E/E Alumni, Media and more!) as they play in a fun and affordable Slo-Pitch Game. More than a game! Besides a great game, Community Slo-Pitch will feature gags…
Read MoreBGCBigs’ Matches had fun in the sun at our Community Picnic Match Event!
On Saturday June 15, 2024, BGCBigs held a Picnic Match Event for our Community-Based mentor and mentees at our West Club. We invited mentors, mentees and their families, as well as children, youth and families currently on our waitlist, with 135 people attending the event. Our guests enjoyed various activities such as giant bubble blowing,…
Read MoreThe Liz O’Neill Award Fund
Liz O’Neill has dedicated her entire career to BGCBigs, where she has been executive director for 45 years. Across the span of four and a half decades, Liz has led the organization through periods of incredible growth and success. In honour of Liz’s leadership and dedication to the community, in lieu of gifts, please consider…
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…
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 MoreCelebrating Pink Shirt Day
Rose coloured T-shirts all around! And there you have it, another successful Pink Shirt Day in the books. We brought all of our Clubs together on February 28, 2024, to celebrate being fearless leaders. Pink Shirt Day is all about being a friend, being kind, being inclusive and being a leader in your community. We…
Read MoreThank you to Rogers for 2023 Community Grant in support of our Club programs!
We’re incredibly thankful to Rogers Communications for the support they have provided to our Club programs over the past year. With the community grant they provided, we continue to provide kids with opportunities to connect with positive role models and peers, enjoy a healthy meal and explore our core program areas: arts and culture,…
Read More100 MEN in 100 DAYS
100 MEN in 100 DAYS BGCBigs’ Quest to Recruit 100 Male Mentors Between Now and May 15, 2024 Our Goal. Your Challenge. Be One of the 100 Men We Need. We have set a lofty goal in the form of a challenge to the community—for 100 men to step up and become mentors to children…
Read More44th Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home & Win50 Lottery is back!
Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs) is pleased to announce the 44th Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home Lottery. This year’s lottery Grand Prize is a $1.27 Million Dream Home, plus $10,000. As our largest fundraiser of the year, the goal is to raise over $1 Million. These…
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