Giving
You Can Help Build a Better Community
For almost one hundred years, BGC Ottawa, a registered charity, has provided programming directly to children and youth in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
FREE Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides vital programs and services to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. BGC Ottawa is about Systemic Opportunity.
Why support BGC Ottawa:
- Your support stays local and supports those who are most in need
- BGC Ottawa has the greatest reach and impact on children and youth in the city. In 2016, Club visits reached an all-time high with over 114,000 visits.
- 54% (over $2.5 million) of the Club’s annual revenue currently comes from individual and corporate donors. As the demand for Club resources in our community continues to grow, and public sector funding is cutback and minimum wages increase, the need for private funding is greater than ever.
Barrier Free Access
services organization providing barrier-free access to:
- Safe, open and readily accessible facilities in seven vulnerable locations across the city plus a summer camp
- A multitude of quality development programs designed to empower youth to reach their full potential and give them confidence and skills for life
- Inclusivity and openness to all regardless of race, religion, social or economic status
- Structured programs tailored to support working families and community’s needs
- Regularly available, structured, supervised group environments
- Passionate and highly skilled staff
- Carefully screened and devoted volunteers
How You Can Help Build a Better Community
You can help thousands of Ottawa’s at-risk children and youth reach their full potential by supporting the highest priority needs of the Club (general funding) or you may choose to designate your funds to the programming pillar that has the greatest meaning for you personally. Your gift will make a significant impact in serving the needs of our community.
We could not do what we do without donor support, thank you!
Donate now and choose where your gift goes:
