News & Announcements

It is with heavy hearts that Youth HQ joins the Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) and others across the country in honoring and remembering the 215 Indigenous children. We amplify the call from Alberta’s Indigenous communities, that we must work together towards true reconciliation, collectively (as a province, community, organization) while also taking individual responsibility to […]

As a part of the Shaw Charity Classic which supports 200 charities throughout Alberta Shaw has announced the Chip in for Kids initiative for which BGC is one of the charities of benefit. Simply text KIDS035 to 30333 to donate $10 to BGC.  The Shaw Charity will and Chip in for Kids will both match […]

Youth HQ is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Rally for Kids will be taking place on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Join us for the third annual Rally For Kids, presented by Eagle Builders, in support of Camp Alexo! Enjoy an afternoon of OHV touring the historic CN Rail Line in the heart of […]

YouthHQ would like to express our appreciation to the Red Deer Kinettes for their generous donation of $2,800 in support of BGC.  It has been a challenging time for BGC, and these funds will certainly assist the ongoing efforts of BGC to keep kids connected. Pictured below is Rob Lewis (Executive Director) and Jaycee Bourke […]

BGC (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs) launches a new brand across Canada. This new brand acknowledges the past legacy and celebrates moving forward as inclusive of ALL youth across Canada. Media Release BGC Brand

SERVUS CREDIT UNION AND BIG 105 fm PARTNERS WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS IN LAUNCHING THE “Small Act BIG Impact” CAMPAIGN. The recent cancellation of the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) annual BIG Pursuit fundraising event, due to COVID-19 has had a tremendous financial impact on the agency. In response to this challenge BBBS has partnered […]

Orange Door Project Raises $9,822.85 From Tuesday, December 1st to Sunday, December 2, 2020, the Red Deer Home Depot customers were empowered to be a part of the Home Depot Canada wide giving campaign by being asked to make a $2 donation in support of the 49th Street Youth Shelter a local non-profit agency that […]

The Youth HQ podcast is an avenue for youth in our programs to express themselves, feel empowered to interview people in the community,  and share their stories; whether it be stories of personal growth, resiliency, and/or accomplishments. The podcast will serve as a fun learning opportunity for youth to gain experience with technology skills, interviewing […]

Youth HQ would like to express our gratitude to Tourism Red Deer / Red Deer Chamber of Commerce for their generous donation in support of children, youth, and families in our community. When Team Canada was under quarantine at the Cambridge Hotel prior to the World Juniors the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce and Tourism […]

Youth HQ and the BGC would like to express our gratitude to the team at ATCO – Central Region for their generous contribution of $4,941.75 in support of the Boys and Girls Club.  Funds were raised through the annual ATCO EPIC Campaign in late 2020. 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us […]