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We are Canada\u2019s largest dedicated child-and youth-serving<\/mark> organization.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”none”][vc_column css_animation=”bottom-to-top” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-5″][vc_single_image image=”90289″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”appear” css=”” el_class=”margin-0 pbottom-1″]

Our Mission<\/h3>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”bottom-to-top” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_single_image image=”90288″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”appear” css=”” el_class=”margin-0 pbottom-1″]

Our Vision<\/h3>

All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”][vc_column css_animation=”bottom-to-top” offset=”vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-8″ css=”.vc_custom_1763585658922{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”]

At BGC Canada, we believe that opportunity changes everything.<\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Serving 160,000 young people in over 600 communities across the country, we address the growing complexity of issues facing children and youth today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_btn title=”Help make a difference that matters” style=”solid” color=”donate_btn” align=”center” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1775687674911{margin-right: 20% !important;margin-left: 20% !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbgcdonors.donorsupport.co%2Fpage%2FFUNBFVAKRMA%3Fform%3Ddonatenow|title:Help%20make%20a%20difference%20that%20matters|target:_blank” el_class=”margin-0 text-default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1760082952021{background-color: #F2F7FB !important;}” el_class=”ptop-13 pbottom-13″][vc_row css_animation=”bottom-to-top”][vc_column]

Our Values<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”appear” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1\/5 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″]\n\t\t\t

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Belonging<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”appear” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1\/5 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″]\n\t\t\t

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Respect<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

We ensure that everyone\u2014children, youth, families, volunteers, staff\u2014is heard, valued, and treated fairly.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”appear” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1\/5 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″]\n\t\t\t

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Encouragement and Support<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn, and grow to achieve their dreams.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”appear” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1\/5 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″]\n\t\t\t

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Working Together<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

We work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities, and government.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”appear” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1\/5 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″]\n\t\t\t

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Speaking Out<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

We speak out for children, youth, and families so that we can make our world better.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”ptop-13 pbottom-13″][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Creating opportunities since 1900<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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This year, we are proudly celebrating the 125th anniversary of BGC Canada\u2019s first Club in Saint John, New Brunswick. As we reflect on our rich heritage, we honour the generations of young people whose lives have been shaped by the programs, friendships, and opportunities our Club staff and volunteers have provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We support BGC Clubs so they can support their communities<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Our team provides critical funding to Clubs through a national grant system, enabling them to run effective programs and track outcomes. BGC Canada\u2019s work is also guided by our National Youth Advisory Circle and Indigenous Advisors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeet the people behind BGC Canada\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”pbottom-13″][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column css_animation=”bottom-to-top” offset=”vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-8″]

Our initiatives<\/mark> celebrate opportunity<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Our Youth of the Year and Alumni Hall of Fame initiatives, alongside our national awareness day, BGC Club Day, spotlight the individuals and communities that believe in the life-changing impact of Clubs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”bottom-to-top” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″]\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Recognizing young leaders across Canada<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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A national initiative to recognize and celebrate exceptional youth who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and achievements within their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our inductees are former BGC Club kids who embody positive change and are leaders and role models in their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A day to celebrate and raise awareness of BGC Clubs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Our annual national awareness day showcases the incredible work of Clubs across the country as they continue to have an unbelievable impact on young people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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