November, 2017 - BGC Canada

A group of diverse children playing basketball outdoors, with one girl in a black hijab focusing on dribbling a blue and black ball.

Sun Life Financial takes on diabetes prevention at our Clubs

Sun Life Financial and the Toronto Raptors have teamed up to run the Dunk for Diabetes program at BGC across Canada. Sun Life Dunk for Diabetes is a national initiative that helps prevent type 2 diabetes by teaching kids aged...

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Three backpacks in blue, gray, and red hang from metal hooks on a bright green wall.

President’s Choice Children’s Charity fights food insecurity, one backpack at a time

In honour of our amazing partnership with President’s Choice Children’s Charity, we recently launched a video showcasing the Project Backpack program. Featuring a staff member from one of our Clubs, this video describes the impact of Project Backpack, a program...

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A group of three teenagers stand together in a brightly lit community center room while other children participate in various activities in the background.

The Coca-Cola Foundation helps create leaders of tomorrow

We have created a video that highlights Keystone, our leadership program generously funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation. In this video, a young Keystone participant shares the value of the program for leaders like herself, and the kids that she helps...

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Youth getting homework help from mentors

Fidelity’s investment fosters a love of learning

To celebrate the 15-year anniversary of our partnership with Fidelity Investments Canada and their amazing commitment to our Clubs, we created a video that highlights Fidelity’s support of the Power Up! program. Through the eyes of two young participants and...

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100 Youth Descend on Parliament Hill to Job Shadow MPs & Partake in Instagram #KindComments Canadian Launch

Ottawa, ON – BGC Canada (BGCC) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC) are partnering to host the fourth annual YOUth In Office, a job shadowing event on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Young people aged 14 to 24 will...

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