Month: March 2020

Mar 30

Hyundai Donates to Boys and Girls Clubs Emergency Relief Fund

BGC News

Hyundai has donated $100,000 to an emergency relief fund that will support Boys and Girls Clubs across the country as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads. The relief fund will be used to assist Clubs in providing support and essential services to youth and families across Canada during self-isolation and physical distancing measures.“Now more than ever, it’s...
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Mar 27

A message to our Boys & Girls Clubs family (March 27)

CEO Blog

The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (March 27). Full transcript below.A few words of encouragement and support as we end another week of self-isolation and physical distancing.We had thought we’d get used to a new normal, but that’s not yet the case. This doesn’t feel anything...
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Mar 27

Resources for families

BGC News Healthy Active Living Learning & Career Development

This is an ongoing list of useful resources for families when social distancing measures are in place, organized in three categories: general, educational / tech, and mindfulness / health & wellness. GeneralCoronavirus tracker (from CBC)How to protect ourselves at home during coronavirus (from The Conversation)A drawn-comic explanation of coronavirus for kids (from NPR)Advice to parents on coronavirus (from New...
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