YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK
We need your help!!!  It takes a community to raise a child!  Whether it be a donation of time, materials or monetary, every bit helps bring a brighter future to the youth of our area!

WHY DONATE?
Here at BGC Renfrew County we look for the best potential in every child and we help to bring it out.  We help families to meet all of the physical, social and emotional needs of their children, providing:
  • Healthy physical activities
  • Healthy meals and snacks
  • Academic support
  • Skills and character development
  • Chance to build positive relationships with peers and mentors
The need for funding is urgent as more children, youth and families are counting on us daily for support.

Pembroke and Areas' Young People Need Your Help!
Your support will allow us to reach the children, youth and families who need us most.  The hours after school are critical to a child’s healthy growth and development.  Research indicates that providing young people with access to structured, enriching recreational and social programs outside of school greatly benefits their peer relationships, emotional health and academic performance.  If that after school time is unsupervised, however, it can be a dangerous, unhealthy time.
  • 40% of all physical assaults involving children take place after school
  • 20% of victims of violent crime are less than 17 years
  • 25% of youth are victims of bullying
  • 90% of children and youth do not meet Canada’s Physical Activity Guidelines
  • 26 % of children ages 6 to 11 are considered obese

Students who spend no time in extracurricular activities such as after school programs are:
  • 49% more likely to have used drugs
  • 37% more likely to become teen parents than those who spend one to four hours per week in after school programs
BGC Clubs are playing a critical role by helping to address critical issues and pressures young people face.  Every Club membership is affordable and open to all children, youth and their families, regardless of financial means.
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