{"id":88827,"date":"2026-03-26T20:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/?page_id=88827"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:31:35","slug":"give-the-gift-of-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/give-the-gift-of-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"GIVE THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You can help break down barriers and provide children and youth with a better tomorrow.<\/h2>[vc_btn title=”Donate Now” style=”solid” color=”donate_btn” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbgcdonors.donorsupport.co%2Fpage%2FFUNBFVAKRMA%3Fform%3Ddonatenow”]

As the year comes to a close, we are calling on you to help make an impact on the lives of children and youth across Canada. This year has been extremely tough on our young people \u2013 the continuous increase in food insecurity, mental wellness issues and learning loss is making it challenging for many of them to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1774559294846{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-color: #74C447 !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column]

DID YOU KNOW?<\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″]\n\t\t\t
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More children and youth than ever before<\/strong>\u00a0are experiencing negative mental health impacts.<\/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 width=”1\/4″]\n\t\t\t

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1 in 5 children<\/strong>\u00a0and youth live in poverty.<\/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 width=”1\/4″]\n\t\t\t

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1 in 6 children<\/strong>\u00a0and youth experience food insecurity.<\/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 width=”1\/4″]\n\t\t\t

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Unemployment rates for young people in Canada increased twice as much<\/strong>\u00a0as they did for older Canadians during the Covid pandemic.<\/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 css=”.vc_custom_1774559301729{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1774559597458{padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”88835″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

THESE NUMBERS NEED TO CHANGE.<\/h2>

That\u2019s where BGC Canada and caring people like you come in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For over 120 years, BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) has been removing systemic barriers and creating opportunities for children and youth throughout Canada.<\/p>\n

Through our life-changing programs, community-based services, relationships with peers and caring adults, and our generous supporters like you, BGC Canada helps kids and teens develop the skills they need to succeed in life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n\t\t\t\t

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of our kids say they make better choices because of a Club.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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of our kids say they are more active physically because of a Club.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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of our kids are more confident because of a Club.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can help young people create a better tomorrow.<\/h2>

By donating, you help BGC Clubs continue critical support so that no young person is held back. Our Clubs create positive outcomes for kids in multiple areas of their life including:<\/p>\n