Resources We have teamed up with our friends at Kids Help Phone to provide 24/7 support. Text BGCHelp to 686868 to be connected with a Crisis Responder. Mental Health Resources acrossboundaries.ca - provides mental health services for racialized communities blackhealthalliance.ca - helps improve the health and well-being of Black communities camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth - support and counselling to...
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Our statement on the recent anti-racism protests in the U.S. and Canada
May 31
Racism simply cannot be tolerated in any form, in any way. And while we often point to systemic racism in the U.S., that racism is also prevalent here in Canada. Three of our core values—Belonging, Respect, Speaking Out—are central to our approach of inclusion in our Clubs. It is imperative that we work hard to...
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Actions over words
May 29
The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (May 29). Full transcript below. Pablo Picasso once said, “What one does is what counts. Not what one had the intention of doing.”Today is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada Annual General Meeting. AGMs are a time to reflect, a time to celebrate and...
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