Home Hardware & Simon Chang come together for BBBS!
On May 8th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from Home Hardware. “We are delighted to be named the recipient of the proceeds from the event.” said Amanda Tevelde, Community Relations Coordinator for BBBS. “It was a great opportunity to get out and not only thank the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]