News & Announcements

The 31st edition Red Deer’s Most Fatal Attraction, the Zed Haunted House presented by Border Paving, was a tremendous success for BGC and Youth HQ, raising $99,500 for the charity. The 14-day event at Parkland Mall saw more than 6,000 visitors eager for a frightening experience. Over 160 volunteers contributed more than 3,200 hours into […]

On Saturday, August 26, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District invites everyone to come down to KCB Cabinets & Renovations for the returning Littles Build BIG event. While Littles and waitlist youth build toolboxes, staff and volunteers will be hosting a free barbeque and providing information about the BBBS program to help […]

Youth HQ, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District, BGC of Red Deer & District invites all volunteers, alumni, members, donors and sponsors to our Annual General Meetings at 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 15th , 2023 The proceedings of the meetings will be to: Approve the agenda; Approve the minutes of the previous year’s […]

A Red Deer resident has gathered some friends and begun on a trek to cycle across Canada while raising funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District and Youth HQ. Ben Pelletier, a teacher in Red Deer, is a strong supporter and believer of BBBS and Youth HQ and decided that he […]

Red Deer’s version of the Amazing Race (The BIG Pursuit-search for the Golden Keys) attracted 15 teams on Sunday, April 30th.  Fun was had by all who took part on a beautiful Sunday spring afternoon. Thank you to our presenting sponsor SERVUS Credit Union; Checkpoint sponsors Quality Inn, Melcor Developments, Prairie Bus Lines, Sky Wings […]

Red Deer has long identified a need for a unique building dedicated exclusively to charitable activities and maximizing social impact. The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) will be an inspiring place where charities and non-profit organizations can collaborate; a place centrally located where families can readily access a variety of supports and services; a place […]

Press Conference Advisory Thursday, March 9, 2023 @10:30am Professional Building lobby 4808 50th Street, Red Deer Red Deer has long identified a need for a unique building dedicated exclusively to charitable activities and maximizing social impact. The proposed Centre for Social Impact (CSI) would be an inspiring place where charities and non-profit organizations can collaborate; […]

After multiple years away, Youth HQ was delighted to reopen Camp Alexo in 2022. Back even better, registration for the 2023 Camp Alexo season is now underway! All our regular programs are returning and we hope to see you there. Our Early Bird Sale is on now until March 31, so don’t delay if you’re […]

Youth HQ, BGC of Red Deer & District, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District once again offer a heartfelt thank you to WestJet Care for Kids and their raffle fundraiser, which provided invaluable support to the agency through their respective raffle draws in 2022. The funds raised in these two raffles […]

Foster children and youth in care are often faced with a lot of difficulties when they age out of care and lose access to many of the supports available through the child welfare system. One of the main struggles that these youth face is inadequate access to education. For every 1,000 youths in Canadian foster […]