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1900: A safe place to play<\/h2>\n

A group of concerned local citizens in Saint John, New Brunswick set up a \u201cpublic playground movement\u201d<\/em> to provide a safe place for children to play, in particular boys from disadvantaged circumstances who had no place to go after school. Originally established as the \u201cEvery Day Club,\u201d<\/em> it was later named The East End Boys Club of Saint John, the first Boys Club in Canada.<\/p>\n

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1929: Officially established<\/h2>\n

In 1929, the Boys’ Club Federation of Canada was officially established by Vernon McAdam, the first National Executive Director. In 1947, the organization was renamed Boys’ Clubs of Canada, and a year later was recognized by the Canadian government as a national nonprofit. In 1974, to reflect the growing number of young girls participating in Club programs, the organization changed its name to \u201cBoys and Girls Clubs of Canada\u201d.<\/p>\n

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2021: Meet BGC<\/h2>\n

In March 2021, Boys of Girls Clubs of Canada became BGC Canada. Clubs across the country open their doors to all kids and teens, and our name should reflect that. The brand refresh embraces that we serve young people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. Removing gender from our name modernizes the BGC brand and echoes the inclusive practices we\u2019re known for without straying too far from our history and national brand awareness.<\/p>\n

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