CARSTAR Red Deer supports community
Dec22
Youth HQ would like to acknowledge our friends at CARSTAR Red Deer this Christmas season for their support of not only our agency throughout the year but other worthwhile causes in the community. At a time when many families are struggling, especially during these challenging times, the team at CARSTAR raised funds in support of […]
Read moreYouth give to Families this Christmas
Dec22
Fifteen youth from BBBS and BGC who had their exchange canceled with the Hamilton Boys and Girls Club as a result of COVID-19, chose to put their fundraised dollars towards creating 30 Christmas Themed activity kits to b distributed to families around Red Deer County. These amazing youth wanted to put families first this Christmas, […]
Read moreBBBS Adopt A Family
Dec22
Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the Red Deer Hospital Histology Society and the ATS Testing Centre for bringing Christmas wishes to two of our families. They went above and beyond in providing these families with Christmas dinner fixings, gifts, and gift cards. This Christmas season is unlike any other for all of […]
Read moreMayor’s Office brings Christmas to Youth Shelter
Dec22
The City of Red Deer Mayors Office contacted the 49th Street Youth Shelter for a Wish List of items that they would need for the holidays. They were provided a generic list of needed items. Mayor Tara Veer personally brought some Christmas Cheer to the youth at the shelter. This included treats, snacks, presents, and […]
Read moreRotary Sunrise brightens Christmas for 50 youth
Dec21
Youth HQ would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our friends at Rotary Sunrise for putting together 50 Christmas Bags to be given to youth in need within our programs. This is going to be a difficult Christmas for many families. Thank you to some amazing people at Rotary Sunrise for making a difference.
Read moreCharities that help struggling Canadians are struggling too
Dec16
The Globe and Mail recently published an article that outlines the need for federal relief support for some of Canada’s largest serving charities such as the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way, and the YMCA. W. Matthew Chater is the national president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. […]
Read moreA Holiday Message from BGC Canada
Dec15
Owen Charters, President/CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada delivers a holiday message to all our staff, volunteers, donors and supporters.
Read moreHELP support our friends at Kinsmen
Dec13
The KINSMEN 50/50 lottery is 75% sold out. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Dream Home the Kinsmen need to sell out the 50/50 lottery in order to maintain their level of giving in support of community causes. Youth HQ benefits from Kinsmen every year. Youth HQ is asking all of our membership and […]
Read moreRSM Canada raises over $23,000 in support of Boys and Girls Club
Dec9
RSM Canada Birdies For Love Campaign Employees from the local office of RSM Canada recently presented the Boys and Girls Club with a cheque in the amount of $23,273 in support of our community-based programs. The funds were raised through the Birdies for Love campaign conducted throughout the months of September and October. This was […]
Read moreTELUS supports Boys and Girls Club
Dec7
TELUS recently presented a cheque to the Boys and Girls Club of Red Deer in the amount of $5,000. This was made possible by TELUS team members and retirees through the TELUS Payday Lottery Committee donation/sponsorship fund. These funds will be used to enhance security at the North Hill Club and in support of the […]
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