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You can help thousands of children and youth, many living in Ottawa’s most vulnerable communities, reach their full potential. By supporting the highest priority needs of the Club or choosing to designate your funds to the programming pillar that has the greatest meaning for you, your gift will make a significant impact in serving the needs of our community.

Why Support BGC Ottawa

To support Ottawa’s next generation of community leaders.
Because two-thirds of BGC Ottawa Members say the Club saved their life.
To make a positive impact on children and youth in your community.
To provide a young person with barrier-FREE access to the arts, education support, healthy meals and snacks, recreation programs, competitive sports and so much more!
Children and youth attending BGC Ottawa programs do better in school and are more engaged in learning.
Almost 80% of Members say BGC Ottawa improves their grades, 83% say they feel important at the Club and 85% say being at the Club helps them feel more confident.
Members visit BGC Ottawa to learn. They come to learn to be a good citizen, how to interact with others and how to plan for the best possible future.
Because....Opportunity changes everything!