National Bank bowls a perfect game for BBBS!

Thank you to Kathy Lee, Branch Manager of Orillia National Bank, for securing a $2,500 donation for Bowl for Kids Sake from the National Bank Altamira Foundation! This donation brings us one step closer to the overall event goal of $40,000! Pictured are Kathy Lee, Branch Manager, Orillia National Bank and James Maxwell, Executive Director, […]

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Bowlers rally in the alleys, raise $35,600 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

From April 9-12 and on April 16, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District hosted their annual Bowl for Kids Sake. This event is the agency’s largest fundraiser, and it’s also a time when the community comes along side this organization to show their support for the great work they do. “As our supporters and the […]

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Volunteers a big help for little sister

Jan 25, 2018 5:40 PM by: Nathan Taylor, OrilliaMatters.com Liza remembers when her daughter, Tabitha, began to smile again. Liza’s partner died when Tabitha was eight years old, and the effects of that loss on her young daughter were obvious. So, Liza found her some company: a big sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia […]

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January is Mentoring Month

January is Mentoring Month across Canada – and throughout North America, and this year Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at connecting more of our community’s young people with caring adults. The two-way, back and forth relationship between a mentor and mentee positively impacts brain development and equips youth […]

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Annual Children’s Christmas Party

On December 14th Big Brothers Big Sisters, along with the Kiwanis Club of Orillia, hosted the annual BBBS Children’s Christmas party at St. Paul’s Centre! The children and guests were treated to crafts, Christmas dinner and a visit with none other thanSanta! A big Thank You to the Kiwanis Club of Orillia who not only sponsored the […]

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