FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/18/2017

‘Tis the Season of Giving
Okanagan Community comes together during the holidays to give Children and Youth at
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs some joy!

Kelowna, British Columbia: The Holiday Season is here and the Okanagan Community’s generosity is shining through. Donations of all kinds have been pouring in to help support children, youth and families who need us the most.

“I don’t remember a year that I have been this busy working with, collecting and distributing donations to our children, youth and families. Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Admin office has turned into a holiday workshop of collected donations, 50 pairs of New Balance Shoes, Hampers for our Adopt a Family program, as well as clothing, food, toys and hygiene products for Clubs and Youth Centre’s. The magnitude of support is amazing!” Richelle Leckey, Community Engagement Coordinator, Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs.

Recognizing the organizations and individuals who have come together to make a difference is the least we can do! Thank you Country RV, Mr. Lube, Interior Savings, Kal Tire, KF Aerospace, Karing Friends Foundation, Shaw and Shaw Employees, The Home Depot, Jiffy Lube Kelowna, Caroling for a Cause, Rayburns Marine, BC Tree Fruits, New Balance, Old Navy, all our Adopt a Family Donors and support from community members like you who help make our mission at Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs possible. Thank you for believing that every kid deserves the opportunity to discover and achieve their dreams and to experience the joy of the season!

There is still an opportunity to make a donation to our Great Futures Start Here – Gift of Giving Campaign. Everyone who donates online will be entered for a chance to win a WestJet Gift of Flight for two flying anywhere WestJet Flies! http://www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca/events/great-futures-start-here-gift-of-giving-campaign-2017

Thank you to everyone in our community on behalf of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs and the children, youth and families we serve. You are making a difference!
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About Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is a leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development of more than 7,000 young people and their families each year. We have been helping young people discover, develop, and achieve their potential since 1959. Clubs offer programs in physical recreation, technology, the arts, leadership and personal growth, and more. Many clubs also provide meals, emergency shelter, family support programs, and other support networks for the community. To learn more, visit www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca

For more information contact:
Richelle Leckey, Community Engagement Coordinator
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs
[email protected]
250-762-3989 ext 107