In The News: Big Brothers Big Sisters campaign aims to ‘turn the town teal’
Big Brothers Big Sisters campaign aims to 'turn the town teal' With nearly 100 local youth currently waiting for mentors, the campaign aims to raise awareness, inspire new volunteers, and generate critical funds OrilliaMatters Staff Harvey’s owner and operator Laura Dickson will donate a portion of sales on Sept. 3 to Big Brothers Big Sisters [...]
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In The News: Backpacks filled with care for Orillia youth thanks to community effort
Backpacks filled with care for Orillia youth thanks to community effort 'When they have the right supplies, it helps them become more successful,' says Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and district official of local campaign Gisele Winton Sarvis Matched and unmatched Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District can now pick [...]
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In The News: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia upgrades office with $36K grant
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia upgrades office with $36K grant The Ontario Trillium Foundation awarded the nonprofit over $36K in capital funding, used to upgrade office, boost productivity, and well-being Gisele Winton Sarvis PreviousNext 1 / 2 Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop, second from left, paid a visit to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and [...]
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In The News: Community Foundation grants over $69K to ‘inspiring’ local projects
Community Foundation grants over $69K to 'inspiring' local projects 'With the rising cost of food, it’s donations like this that let us continue serving the community,' says grateful Orillia Salvation Army official Tyler Evans May 23, 2025 6:15 PM PreviousNext 2 / 4 Grant recipients pose for a group photo following the Community Foundation of Orillia and [...]
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In The News: Local Big Brothers Big Sisters gets $278,000 booster shot from province
Local Big Brothers Big Sisters gets $278,000 booster shot from province 'We are incredibly grateful for this support, which will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District to ...reach more youth in need across' region, said official OrilliaMatters StaffApr 24, 2025 10:30 AM The fundraising and community development coordinator for Big Brothers Big [...]
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