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Build Canada by giving back

We are proud to once again partner with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on the Canada Service Corps, inspiring young people to give back to their communities. Young Canadians want big things for themselves, their communities, and their country,...

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Sedin Family Foundation partners with BGC Canada to expand parenting program

Thanks to generous funding from the Sedin Family Foundation, BGC Canada will partner with the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre to bring their national parenting program, Parents Together, to Port Hardy, BC. Parents Together provides a non-judgmental setting and a flexible...

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Jennifer Lopez and Denzel Washington stand with a group of smiling children wearing colorful Boys & Girls Clubs of America t-shirts.

Why Jennifer Lopez is the best Boys & Girls Clubs spokesperson

By Mathieu ChanteloisMany of us dream of having it all, and then there's Jennifer Lopez.55 million records sold. Judge on a world-famous talent show. A movie career, a clothing line, endorsement deals, a production company, two beautiful children ... and...

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RBC helps prepare teens for the future

BGC Canada is excited to announce the launch of the Raise the Grade program, in partnership with RBC. The program, which aims to increase high school graduation rates and improve access to post-secondary education, teaches 21st century digital skills and...

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WestJet brings dreams of the holiday season to life

BGC Canada is proud to share WestJet’s Christmas Miracle video, WestJet’s 12 Flights of Christmas, which celebrates the joy of Christmas through the eyes of youth from BGC Canada. Share our Facebook and Twitter posts! Over 12 days in November, WestJet...

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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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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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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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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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