BMO

This national partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing progress for Indigenous communities, with a focus on expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s capacity to serve a greater number of Native youth. By integrating physical health, trauma-informed care and emotional wellness programs, the union aims to improve access to healthcare and drive greater equity within Native communities. This collaboration also seeks to advance trauma-informed care and emotional wellness programs within each Native Club supported.

With the support of BMO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America will be able to incorporate trauma-informed practices in Native Clubs across California by creating and implementing resources to integrate trauma-informed strategies. Boys & Girls Clubs of America will increase staff awareness and skills through trauma-informed professional development, adapted specifically for Native youth. BMO’s support will also allow Boys & Girls Clubs of America to adapt existing trauma-informed training, webinars and resources that focus on building Native young people’s social-emotional development skills and equip them to navigate challenging experiences. Thanks to BMO’s generous support, BGCA’s Native Clubs will be the first cohort to complete a specialized, trauma-informed training program tailored to address the unique needs of Native communities.

In 2023, BMO contributed $84 million to over 1,000 nonprofits and charitable organizations across its footprint and, over the past five years, BMO employees donated over $130 million (CAD) to charities across North America. BMO has also committed nearly $16 million in multi-year commitments to Indigenous causes. In 2024, BMO expanded its initiatives to include Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Over the next three years, BMO’s investment will enable 55% of Native Clubs in California to adopt trauma-informed practices, building a framework to develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.