The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island provides experiential learning environments that inspire children, youth and families of diverse abilities to acquire and develop the critical cognitive, emotional, and social skills needed to become resilient and contributing members of society. With 14 club locations serving over 1000 members every year in the communities of the Comox Valley, Lantzville, Nanaimo and Ladysmith, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island is the Island’s largest childcare provider and is trusted by more families than any other provider.
Across the Central Vancouver Island Region, they serve over 1,000 children and youth in 14 service locations, with programs and activities that promote their healthy physical and emotional development. Every donation allows Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island to continue providing opportunities for young people to discover and achieve their dreams and overcome barriers. Every Club membership is affordable and open to all children, youth and their families, regardless of financial means. Donate now to support young people across the country to be safe and develop the health, skills and confidence to succeed in life.
BGCCVI Mission Statement – To provide a safe supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop the confidence and skills for life.
BGCCVI Vision Statement – All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in our community.
BGCCVI Core Values – In their work with children, youth, families and communities, all Boys and Girls Clubs are guided by the following Core Values. These Core Values are the standard by which all Boys and Girls Club services are measured.
Belonging – They welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships.
Respect – They ensure that everyone – children, youth, families, volunteers, staff – is heard, respected, valued and treated fairly.
Encouragement and Support – They encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn and grow to achieve their dreams.
Working Together – They work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities and government.
Speaking Out – They speak out for children, youth and families so that they can make our world better.
ERA was delighted to donate 6 laptops and 1 projector to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island. These devices will be used by their staff to not only work remotely from home but to gain access to the internet while they are on the road with clients. If you would like to learn more about this organization, please visit their website here.
As a non-profit, we know that sometimes it is difficult to obtain enough funding to support your programs. To help out, ERA offers an e-waste fundraiser program to benefit charities and other non-profit groups. If you would like to apply and learn more about this program, please go to the link here.