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Orillia Big Brothers Big Sisters duo is a match made in heaven ‘Being a single mom, I wanted Andy to have someone she can talk to,’ said 12-year-old’s mother; local agency is in desperate need of male volunteers Gisele Winton Sarvis Aug 12, 2024 2:45 PM PreviousNext 1 / 4 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District […]

‘Community driven’: Orillia Volkswagen gives new car to Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘We really wanted to show a partnership, more than a sponsorship — we wanted to show the community that we’re a partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters,’ said local official Greg McGrath-Goudie Aug 2, 2024 2:30 PM PreviousNext 3 / 3 Members of Orillia Volkswagen and […]

‘Life-changing’ local Big Brothers Big Sisters program needs mentors ‘When we first started the program, I was a mess,’ says local 13-year-old, who encourages adults to get involved as there are more than 40 kids on local waitlist.   Cruz Patchell, left, is being mentored by David Mitchell through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia […]

LOCAL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GROUP CELEBRATES ‘WONDERFUL’ VOLUNTEERS ‘We rely on the community. That’s why it’s important for us to give appreciation,’ says executive director Tyler Evans Sep 24, 2023 12:30PM 1 / 2 David Ward, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District, spent time with his match, Declan Parker, during an event […]

LOCAL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BOWLED OVER BY $26,000 FUNDRAISER ‘It really helps the next generation of youth reach their full potential,’ says organizer of mentorship program, who encourages people to volunteer Tyler Evans 2 days ago Andy Gill, left, and Josie Jullusci have been a match for over four months through the Big Brothers […]