A $50,000 donation from local entrepreneur and author Dan Martell has given a major boost to BGC Okanagan鈥檚 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.
鈥淪ometimes, all it takes is one positive connection to change the trajectory of a young person鈥檚 life,鈥� said Richelle Leckey with BGC Okanagan. 鈥淥ur staff provide not only a safe environment but also encouragement, mentorship, and pathways to essential resources.鈥�
BGC Okanagan鈥檚 drop-in programs operate in 麻豆精选, West 麻豆精选, Vernon, Oliver, and Osoyoos. These programs often serve as the first step toward stability for youth at risk of homelessness.
鈥淭his is about more than preventing homelessness,鈥� Martell noted. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about giving young people hope, the tools to succeed, and the confidence to build a brighter future.鈥�
Donations to BGC Okanagan鈥檚 Prevent Youth Homelessness Campaign can can be made through the organization鈥檚 website.
