Published on Canada Newswire on April 9, 2024.

Kelseys celebrates its partnership with BGC Canada and looks forward to supporting children and youth in local Kelseys communities.

VAUGHAN, ON, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Kelseys Original Roadhouse has announced a partnership with BGC Canada to support the development of children and youth in local communities through in-restaurant initiatives and franchisee partnerships.

Guests visiting the Roadhouse can make a $5 donation to BGC Canada through the Kelseys Kids Card program and receive 3 FREE Kelseys Kids meals in return*. In addition to the Kids Card Program, guests can treat their children to a ‘Baby Shark Lemonade’ drink where 25 cents of the proceeds go to BGC Canada on every purchase.

“Supporting our local communities drives us at Kelseys, with our Roadhouse reaching 65 different communities across Ontario and 2 in Eastern Canada. We are proud to partner with an organization like BGC that makes such a positive impact by empowering young people, many of them being our guests and hopefully some future team members” says Shannon Lawler, COO of Kelseys.

BGC Canada is Canada’s largest dedicated child and youth-serving organization. Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and positive relationships, they help kids and teens develop the skills they need to succeed. With before- and after-school care and childcare services, BGC Canada addresses the growing complexity of challenges facing children and youth today.

Children and youth deserve a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where they can develop the skills and confidence they’ll need to flourish,” said Owen Charters, President & CEO of BGC Canada. “We are grateful for the support of the Kelseys team and their guests who are contributing to the work that we do. Together, we’re making a positive impact on the lives of countless young people in communities across Canada.

To learn more about the partnership or to donate, visit the closest Kelseys Original Roadhouse near you.

*Some restrictions apply. Valid on the next visit after purchase. Valid until June 2024.

About Kelseys Original Roadhouse

Kelseys is Canada’s Original Roadhouse, since 1978, with over 67 locations across Canada primarily in Ontario, Moncton, New Brunswick, and St. Johns, Newfoundland. Inspired by the uninhibited spirit of road-tripping and the classic roadhouse, the rules are different at Kelsey’s. It’s where you go to eat how you want to eat, drink what you want to drink, and be who you want to be. It’s where you fuel your adventurous spirit that craves something a little different – a little more original. Kelseys Original Roadhouse. Original is our Middle name. For more information about the Kelseys Original Roadhouse brand story, and our local restaurants and initiatives, visit us at www.kelseys.ca.

About Recipe

Founded in 1883, RECIPE Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company. The Company franchises and operates some of the most recognized brands in the country including Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St-Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, East Side Mario’s, New York Fries, Bier Markt, The Landing Group of Restaurants, Original Joe’s, State & Main, Elephant & Castle, The Burger’s Priest, The Pickle Barrel, Marigolds & Onions, Blanco Cantina, Añejo, and Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar.

RECIPE’s iconic brands have established the organization as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. More information about the Company is available at www.recipeunlimited.com.

About BGC Canada

For 120+ years, BGC Canada has been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada’s largest child and youth-serving charitable and community services organization, our Clubs open their doors to young people of all ages and their families at 635 locations nationwide. During out-of-school hours in small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous communities, our trained staff and volunteers provide programs and services that help young people realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental wellness, social development, leadership, and more.
Opportunity changes everything. Learn more at bgccan.com and follow us on social media @BGCCAN.

SOURCE Kelseys Original Roadhouse

For further information: Shannon Lawler / slawler@recipeunlimited.com / (416) 988 -6231

Published July 15 on CNW/Cision

The new partnership will help bring more educational supplies and resources to youth in Canada through a $100,000 donation.

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 15, 2021 – BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada) and Kleenex^® Brand announced a new partnership today to help bring much needed school supplies and additional resources for out of school programs at BGC Clubs, just in time for the back-to-school season. Kleenex Brand is committing to a $100,000 donation that comes ahead of the much-anticipated school year and will help ensure kids across Canada have the confidence to thrive for all of life’s moments.

The $100,000 donation from Kleenex will help provide the following for kids and teens at BGC Clubs across Canada:

• Basic school supplies for kids as they head back to the classroom
• More resources and supplies for Clubs to run before and after school programming
• Additional resources to support caring Club staff as they boost educational growth for young people
• Added capacity for Clubs to support young people as they go back to school, from mental health check-ins to homework help to healthy meals

“Whether online or in-person, our Clubs will be there to help young people when they head back to school in September,” says Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada. “This generous donation to kick off our partnership with Kleenex will give BGC Clubs even more resources and capacity to support young people and families as we start the school year and begin the process of collectively recovering from the pandemic.”

Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, BGC Canada helps kids and teens develop the skills they need to succeed. And it works—a recent study of Club youth in Manitoba, using 12 years of data, determined that young people begin to experience positive outcomes in as few as 20 visits to a Club, including higher math scores and more engagement in learning. And a study of Clubs in B.C. and Alberta found that 77% of young people who attend a Club want to challenge themselves more and try new things, while 80% feel more confident taking on responsibilities and helping others.

“With many BGC Clubs opening up across the country, we recognize the need for supplies and resources is greater than ever,” says Natalia Surina, Kleenex Canada Marketing Director. “As a brand that exists to help you take on life’s ordinary and extraordinary moments, we’re proud to partner with BGC Clubs that directly serve the communities where were live and work, and in time for the back-to-school season.”

For a limited time, look for special graphics on Canadian manufactured Kleenex Brand packs featuring the partnership. To learn more about BGC Canada, please visit bgccan.com or follow @BGCCAN on social media. To learn more about Kleenex, please visit Kleenex.com or follow @Kleenex on social media.

About BGC Canada
For 120+ years, BGC Canada has been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada’s largest child and youth serving charitable and community services organization, our Clubs open their doors to young people of all ages and their families at 775 locations nationwide. During out-of-school hours in small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous communities, our trained staff and volunteers provide programs and services that help young people realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental health, social development, leadership, and more. Opportunity changes everything. Learn more at bgccan.com and follow us on social media @BGCCAN.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company’s nearly 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

Media contacts:

Jessica Lutchen
Kimberly-Clark Media Relations
Media.Relations@kcc.com

Jared Morrow
BGC Canada Media Relations
jmorrow@bgccan.com

HERSHEY to become the official chocolate of the NBA in Canada. The partnership launched with grassroots initiative to grow youth basketball participation and improve access to the game across the country.

TORONTO, May 11, 2021 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and HERSHEY Canada Inc. today announced a multiyear partnership that makes HERSHEY a marketing partner as the Official Chocolate of the NBA in Canada.

As part of today’s announcement, the NBA, HERSHEY and BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Club of Canada) officially unveiled “Sweeter Together,” a three-year community-driven initiative to grow basketball participation among young athletes, invest in new basketball infrastructure and improve access to the game nationwide.

As part of Sweeter Together, HERSHEY will donate a minimum of $300,000 CAD this year to support basketball initiatives in Canada with its “Buy A Bar, Build A Court” retail program incorporating iconic HERSHEY brands REESE’S, HERSHEY’S and OH HENRY!.

The Buy A Bar, Build A Court program will tip-off with HERSHEY and the NBA refurbishing two basketball courts, one at a BGC in Scarborough, ON, and a second at a BGC in Burnaby, BC. The courts will be re-imagined through custom designs from two artists, Scarborough’s Jacquie Comrie and Vancouver-based design studio Chairman Ting, leaving a meaningful impression on the community for years to come.

HERSHEY and the NBA will also provide new backboards, equipment, and hundreds of basketball kits to dozens of BGC clubs across the country, furthering accessibility to the game of basketball.

“The NBA is looking forward to partnering with HERSHEY Canada and BGC Canada to make the game more accessible to young Canadians coast to coast,” shared Leah MacNab, NBA Canada Managing Director. “The grassroots investment is essential to the healthy growth of the game and the communities where the game lives.”

“HERSHEY Canada is excited to partner with the NBA and BGC Canada to create more moments of goodness by investing in grassroot basketball initiatives across the country to help make this sport as easy and fun to play as our bars are to eat,” remarked Sam Chehabeddine, GM, Hershey Canada.

“We know that physical activity and organized sport are cornerstones for the overall health and well-being of young people,” said Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada. “We are delighted that Hershey and the NBA have partnered together to provide BGC clubs across the country with updated spaces and equipment that will make the game of basketball more accessible for thousands of kids and teens.”

Fans can visit SweeterTogether.ca to learn more about Buy A Bar, Build A Court, interact with a 3D rendering of the court and watch how the artists bring it to life. Fans will also be able to participate in sweepstakes for the opportunity to win official NBA prizes throughout the year.

Fans in Canada can find more NBA information at NBA.ca and by following @NBACanada on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.