A $50,000 donation from local entrepreneur and author Dan Martell has given a major boost to BGC Okanaganѻýs Prevent Youth Homelessness Campaign, bringing the organization closer to its $125,000 goal.
BGC Okanagan is tackling youth homelessness through its Drop-In programs which provides safe, welcoming spaces for mentorship, life skills, and critical support for young people facing challenges such as family instability, poverty, or mental health struggles.
ѻýSometimes, all it takes is one positive connection to change the trajectory of a young personѻýs life,ѻý said Richelle Leckey with BGC Okanagan. ѻýOur staff provide not only a safe environment but also encouragement, mentorship, and pathways to essential resources.ѻý
BGC Okanaganѻýs drop-in programs operate in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Oliver, and Osoyoos. These programs often serve as the first step toward stability for youth at risk of homelessness.
ѻýThis is about more than preventing homelessness,ѻý Martell noted. ѻýItѻýs about giving young people hope, the tools to succeed, and the confidence to build a brighter future.ѻý
Donations to BGC Okanaganѻýs Prevent Youth Homelessness Campaign can can be made through the .