News

Jun 25

Awards At Our Annual General Meeting of 2025

Partnership Awards Kawartha Works Community Co-op Represented by Jim Armstrong Kawartha Works Community Co-op wins the Partnership Award for their extensive efforts to support the development of The Loft youth drop-in program in Fenelon Falls. KWCC has provided unwavering leadership, insights, connections and have helped raise money to support the program.   City of Kawartha...
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Jun 17

Local Youth Awards Results

More than 100 people from Kawartha Lakes gathered to celebrate youth at the 6th annual Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards, where they learned about the wide-ranging accomplishments and volunteer commitments of almost 30 young people. “Speaking on behalf of our 20 judges, we’re always impressed by the quality of the nominees, and their stories of perseverance,...
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May 30

Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $125,000 for our Foundation, CMHA HKPR, and Five Counties Children’s Centre

The local Smile Cookie Campaign will benefit three charities that support children and families in the Peterborough region. The Smile Cookie Campaign benefitted from the work of our BGC Kawarthas Foundation, the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR), and Five Counties Children’s Centre through the participation of nineteen Tim Horton locations...
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Apr 24

Grand Opening For Our New Fenelon Falls Expansion

We have officially opened our first Fenelon Falls after-school youth program and we are holding a grand opening event in celebration. The drop-in program operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 6 p.m. at the Fenelon Falls United Church at 123 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls. The grand opening event will consist of games, karaoke,...
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Apr 03

Join our Foundation Board of Directors!

  Our BGC Kawarthas Foundation is seeking dynamic and visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of our organization, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and strategic...
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Mar 25

Musicians pool talents to create our First Friday Jam for youth

A special music program led by Warren Frank and Graeme Morrison and geared to 12 to 18-year-olds, is going to kick off at our youth centre at the start of April. We're excited for it to start! As youths, Warren Frank and Graeme Morrison took advantage of opportunities to scratch their individual musical itch —...
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Dec 20

Check out our new Testimonial Video

We recently put some of our children and youth in front of the camera to ask about their favourite parts of the Club. It was lovely talking to them and putting this video together. Hope you enjoy!
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