December, 2020 | BGC Canada

Group of kids walking away outside with Club staff

Originally published in the Globe & Mail December 11, 2020 By W. Matthew Chater, Owen Charters, Dan Clement, Peter Dinsdale, and Maya Roy One thing is true of our organizations: We exist because communities need us. More than eight million Canadians rely on us every year. And when times are especially tough, like now,...

Dec 04

No more barriers

CEO Blog

By Owen ChartersAt BGC Canada, our broad brand direction is inspired by the idea of “no more barriers.” In communities across the country, our Clubs are critical in helping kids and teens overcome any number of barriers that are often found in their way.Many of these barriers come from pervasive systemic racism. Clubs witness the detrimental...

Dec 02

Youth action on climate change

CEO Blog

By Owen Charters Youth voices are rising again on the vital issue of the environment and climate change. We have three public policy priorities for Boys & Girls Clubs: youth poverty, youth employment, and mental health. These are the areas where we’re pressing the government to make changes. But we also champion youth in their advocacy work,...

Month: December 2020

The charities that help struggling Canadians are struggling, too

No more barriers

Youth action on climate change

Month: December 2020

The charities that help struggling Canadians are struggling, too

No more barriers

Youth action on climate change

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