Our tag line proudly proclaims we are a 'good place to be'. It refers not just to our locations but also the essence of Boys and Girls Clubs. It is the relationships that are forged between participants and our staff and volunteers. It is the safety and support we provide through our care families and youth programs. It is the specific environments we create that let youth know they are valued and can achieve their potential. THAT is the 'good place' that our programs and services create.
In 1972 Bishop Remi J. De Roo of the Diocese of Victoria met with the General Chapter of the Federation of St. Gertrude and requested, ''that the Benedictines return to Vancouver Island so that their spirituality might be shared with the people in the area