Celebrating 65 years

BGC South Vancouver Island

65 Years of Belonging 

65 Years of Changing Lives

65 Years of Building Brighter Futures

 

For 65 years, we have been helping kids get to the same starting line.  Every year, it’s getting harder. Kids face challenges today that were unimaginable even a decade or two ago. Child poverty is on the rise. Youth mental health is collapsing. Kids are not okay.
 
For more than 6 decades, BGC South Vancouver Island (Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria) has been the place kids and youth can count on – after school, during difficult seasons and a pivotal moments during their lives.
 
Generations of families across South Vancouver Island have walked through our doors.  Parents who once attended camps or programs now bring their children. Youth who once needed support are starting their careers with BGC continuing the ripple.
 
We touch on every aspect of what the next generation needs to thrive – not just survive. Whether it’s food security, mental health and wellness, leadership and career training, or simply empowering them and giving them a safe place to be themselves, we have shown up for our kids.
 
This is not just longevity – this is generational impact.
 
Now, as we celebrate 65 years of service, we are looking forward.
 
The next 65 years require:
  • Stronger prevention-focused programs
  • Expanded access to safe spaces
  • Sustainable funding models
  • Community-wide leadership

We are not simply marking a milestone, we are building the foundation for what comes next.

BGC South Vancouver Island is:

  • A stabilizing force for youth during critical developmental years
  • A preventative solution that reduces long-term and social and economic costs
  • A trusted partner to families, donors, schools and community leaders

When kids and youth have belonging, communities thrive.

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Interested in being an ongoing partner or sponsor of our programs?

The help you give goes straight to our youth in South Vancouver Island who need it most. It makes it possible for us to provide the programming and support to empower our future generations.  We need local partners and sponsors to help us help local kids and youth.  

Your partnership/sponsorship will:

  • Empower local youth: Your donation supports programs that build confidence, resilience, and life skills, helping young people reach their full potential.
  • Provide safe spaces: Contributions help create inclusive, welcoming environments where youth feel safe, valued, and supported after school and on weekends.
  • Support mental health: Your gift ensures youth have access to programs designed to foster emotional well-being.
  • Fuel academic success: Donations fund tutoring, mentorship, and educational initiatives that help youth stay on track in school and succeed academically.
  • Nurture future leaders: Your support provides leadership development and career readiness programs, equipping youth with the tools they need to thrive in their future careers.

Let’s talk about how we can work together – contact us here