donations
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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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This #GivingTuesday, you choose how you give! Whether you give your time, a monetary donation, or physical gift, your support is so valuable to our future mentoring and club programming. All of you—each and every one of you—never fail to remind our children, youth and families that you walk alongside them, no matter how…
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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…
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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…
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One thing that hasn’t changed over the past few years is that youth are still hungry to secure jobs, attend post-secondary and pursue career opportunities. As BGCBigs has transitioned back to in-person programming over the past year, we’ve heard youth in our community continue to express their interest and desire to work and learn more…
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