In The News: Big Brothers Big Sisters in ‘desperate need’ of local volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters in 'desperate need' of local volunteers 'Until we're able to get more volunteers, we’re not even accepting any children onto the waitlist at this point,' says official, noting 50 volunteers are needed Orillia Mattters - orilliamatters.com - Wednesday., September 8, 2022 - By: Greg McGrath-Goudie -- Jacob and Colleen Genno are [...]
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BBBSOD – 27th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake Event
Thank You! Thank you to all of our sponsors, event attendees, media partnerships, Settlers' Ghost Golf Club and more for supporting us, as well as joining us for our 27th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake event. This past year, we’ve missed interacting with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District community. For those [...]
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Community Partnership: Orillia Rowing Club & BBBSOD
Orillia Rowing Club members make waves at recent events Members competed in Row Ontario Championships, Royal Canadian Henley Regatta OrilliaMatters - orilliamatters.com - Aug 12, 2022 5:15 PM - By: OrilliaMatters Staff NEWS RELEASE ORILLIA ROWING CLUB ************************* Four athletes from our competitive program participated in the Row Ontario Championships in Welland July 23 [...]
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In The News: ‘Our wait list is very, very high’
'Our wait list is very, very high': COVID-19 pandemic stresses drive demand for mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters in Orillia Organization reporting influx of children and youth seeking to connect with mentor Orillia Today - simcoe.com - Tues., August 9, 2022 - By: Frank Matys Lauren Oke and Mia Burnside share a hug [...]
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Community Partnership: The Otter Art Club
The Otter Art Club on healing and finding community through art Toronto Star – thestar.com – Sat., July 30, 2022 – By: Kierstin Williams “We always say there’s an art of survival, and being creative helps us survive,” said Ojibway artist Travis Shilling. The Otter Art Club‘s guiding principles for community programming are rooted in healing, […]