Posts by Yvonne Nguyen
Dream BIG, Live BIGGER!
Buy Your Dream Home & Win50 Lottery Tickets Before MIDNIGHT February 13 for a chance to win $45,000! The 45th Big Brothers Big Sister Dream Home & Win50 lottery us BACK and to celebrate the 45th lottery, we’re giving away $45,000—twice! Buy your Dream Home lottery tickets before midnight on February 13 and you’ll be…
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Charity Through Donation Bins
Teaching Kids About Giving Back In this blog, we’ll dig into the impact of giving through clothing donation bins, a straightforward method to show kids the value of charity and its widespread benefits in the community. This act of kindness also has a secondary effect of instilling a sense of responsibility and community spirit in…
Read MoreNew Year, New Opportunities: How You Can Make a Difference in 2025
As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact we can make in the lives of others. This year, consider becoming a volunteer with BGCBigs’ MYYAC (Mentoring Youth and Young Adults from Care) program and becoming a mentor to a young adult ages 16-24. Your support can inspire, guide, and empower…
Read MoreSafety Practices for Using Donation Boxes
How to Use Our Clothing Donation Boxes This blog explores the basics of safety and cleanliness when using donation boxes in Edmonton and the Greater Edmonton area. Find out how to properly get your items ready, give them away, and make sure your donations help others without compromising anyone’s safety. A Guide to Safe and…
Read MoreThe Emotional Benefits of Clothes Donation
Sharing Clothes, Spreading Joy In this blog, we explore the heartwarming world of clothes donation. Join us as we uncover the emotional benefits of this simple act, from the joy of giving to the peace of decluttering. Let’s discover how each donation can touch lives and lift spirits. Emotional Rewards of Donating Clothes Donating clothes…
Read MoreHow Clothes Donation Can Be a Family Activity
Bonding Over Books and Clothes Donation Today, we explore a family-focused journey on decluttering and donating. Dive into the rewarding world of sorting out clothes and books, a perfect weekend activity for the whole family. Together, let’s transform clutter into acts of kindness by donating to BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area.…
Read MoreCooking 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…
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