Posts by Yvonne Nguyen
Cooking Up Confidence: How Kid Food Nation is Empowering Young Chefs
Cooking Up Life Skills with Kid Food Nation and Chef Nation BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is thrilled to share the success of our Kid Food Nation (ages 8-12) and Chef Nation (ages 13+) programs! Thanks to the generous support of the Walmart Foundation, these programs have equipped our Club members…
Read MoreHow Clothing Donation Boxes Support Edmonton and Area
The Value of Donation Boxes Today, we focus on how the clothes you no longer wear can make a big difference in lives and the environment around Edmonton and the Greater Edmonton area. Below we’ll explore how giving away your clothes can have a wide range of positive effects. Making Space in Your Home and…
Read MorePurchase Raffle Tickets to Win a WestJet Flight and Support Big Brothers Big Sisters Month
September is Big Brother Big Sisters Month! To celebrate, we’re hosting a raffle in support of St. Albert BBBS future mentoring programs from now until September 29, 2024! Winning ticket will be drawn on September 30, 2024! Buy your ticket today and show your support for Big Brothers Big Sisters! This is your chance to…
Read MoreWatch 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…
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