BGC Canada | News - Part 62

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The Coca-Cola Foundation Donates to BGC Emergency Relief Fund

BGC News

Mar 23

In an act of unprecedented generosity, The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, has donated $750,000 USD to an emergency relief fund that will support Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada. The donation is part of $13.5 million in grants awarded by the Foundation to five non-profit organizations that are working on...
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A Message to Our BGC Family

CEO Blog

Mar 20

A message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada. Full transcript below. To all of you who are part of the Boys & Girls Clubs family,These are extraordinary times. We have not seen such drastic social measures to mobilize populations around the globe since the Second World War. The threat that coronavirus COVID-19 poses to...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Statement from BGC Canada

BGC News

Mar 16

Updated April 15, 2020 @ 12:57 p.m. EDTThe well-being of the children, youth, and families we serve, as well as staff and volunteers at our Clubs and on our national team, is our top priority—we are paying close attention to the global outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 and we will take every precaution to protect our...
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BGC Canada acknowledges that our work spans many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that continuously inspire us in the work that we do. BGC Canada’s mission statement is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. We recognize that these values are impossible to attain without the ongoing guidance and partnership with Indigenous peoples.

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