Posts by Yvonne Nguyen
Thank You Stollery Charitable Foundation for your support on the BUILD Capacity Building Initiative
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Stollery Charitable Foundation. Over the past 3 years (May 2020 through September 2023) they’ve provided their support on a project called BUILD Capacity Building Initiative. This initiative is dedicated to a variety of important outcomes to the work that BGCBigs’ does, including Volunteer Recruitment,…
Read MoreBGCBigs on Global NEWS Edmonton to speak about Students Mentoring Students Bursary
Our own Danielle Newman, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist, and Riley Penner, current BGCBigs Community-based Volunteer, recently sat down on Global Edmonton’s ‘red couch’ to chat about BGCBigs’ newest pilot project: The Students Mentoring Students Bursary. Check out what they had to say about this incredible new Bursary program which will award $1,000 to 100 Alberta post-secondary…
Read More100 Post-Secondary Students Can Earn $1,000 Bursary through New Mentoring Pilot Project
Students Mentoring Students Bursary (SMSB) is an exciting pilot project (in collaboration with Volunteer Alberta) that provides valuable resume-building experience and skills, PLUS a $1,000 bursary to 100 post-secondary students in Edmonton and Area. The reality is, that many volunteers are facing more barriers such as lack of transportation, less available free time and less…
Read MoreThank You to Everyone Who Helped Make this Year’s Children First Golf Classic a Success
Thank you to everyone who participated in our BGCBigs Children First Golf Classic this year! Together, we raised over $125,000 for kids in our community! Thank you to our Golf Advisory Team and our Educate, Nourish, and Inspire sponsors for your ongoing support. A big thank you to Cougar Creek Golf Resort for hosting us,…
Read MoreBird Construction Charity Golf Classic raises funds for BGC Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Bird Construction hosted its annual Charity Golf Classic. This year, all funds raised are in support of BGC Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County. The tournament was a huge success, raising $51,750 for the two agencies through both the golf tournament and a 50/50 draw. Staff…
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 MoreFrench Camp held at La Cité Francophone
Nous célébrons nos enfants Francophones dans notre belle communauté très diverse avec le Camp Multi-Arts été 2023 ! En partenaire avec l’Unitéâtre, La Girandole, le Centre d’Arts Visuels de l’Alberta et le Centre de Développement Musical, Grands Frères et Grandes Sœurs d’Edmonton et région ont pu coordonner ce beau camp : 4 artistes/disciplines, 2 assistantes et…
Read MoreThe Government of Canada invests in energy efficient upgrades for BGCBigs’ McCauley & Kinsmen Clubs
Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, visited us at our Riverdale office to announce a federal investment of more than $1 million for the green modernization of our McCauley and Kinsmen Community Clubs. An investment of $781,595 will enable BGCBigs to make energy-efficient upgrades to the McCauley Club,…
Read MoreBGCBigs Club Kids Attend Riverhawks Baseball Game
On July 6, 2023, our Summer Camp had an awesome opportunity to attend an Edmonton Riverhawks baseball game as part of Sports Week at the Club! We want to say a huge thank-you to the Riverhawks who gifted 135 youth tickets to our Kinsmen, Tweddle, Rundle, West and McCauley clubs—they had a BALL of a…
Read MoreThank You Edmonton Community Foundation for the Belonging in Our Community grant
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to our long-term supporter, Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) for awarding us the Belonging in Our Community: BGCBigs’ Strategy on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion grant last year. With this generous grant, BGCBigs has been working toward intentionally embedding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices throughout the fabric of the…
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