BGC Okanagan is celebrating a month of kindness, and an appropriately random act of kindness is helping the nonprofit kick off the occasion.
The organization hosts breakfast fundraisers in Kelowna and Penticton on February 22, Pink Shirt Day.
An anonymous donor announced that they will match up to $15,000 in donations. BGC Okanagan Breakfast Fundraiser.
“It’s a great way to lead Pink Shirt Day, which is all about promoting kindness. Educating children and youth that everyone deserves to be heard, respected, valued and treated with Being treated fairly is key to BGC Okanagan’s efforts and is woven into all of our programs,” said Jeremy Welder, CEO of BGC Okanagan.
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The anonymous donor shared with the non-profit that they are inspired by BGC Okanagan’s goal to help children and youth in the community understand how treating people with respect and kindness can prevent abuse of others. Have to stop
“We open the doors to our club and welcome children, youth and families into our safe environment based on our caring and positive relationships,” said Richelle Lackey, community engagement coordinator for BGC Okanagan.
“Thanks to this generous donor’s gift, we will continue to make an impact on the physical and emotional health of young people across the Okanagan to lift them up.”
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This month, BGC Okanagan encouraged the community to perform acts of kindness and the organization also set a goal of raising $40,000 to maintain barrier-free programming and the services they provide.
Services include helping children and young people find safe and supportive places to experience new opportunities while developing self-confidence and life-long skills.
The organization is hosting two breakfast fundraiser events on February 22, one at the Laurel Packinghouse and the other at Penticton Secondary School.
Both events will also feature guest speaker, Aaron Volpatti, retired NHL player and author.
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