Partner Stories 

CANADA SERVICE CORPS

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce & West Simcoe (BBBSGBWS) is excited to announce that it has secured $1,046,964.00 in funding through the Canada Service Corps (CSC) program! This funding, administered through Employment and Social Development Canada over the course of 2 years, will allow the organization to expand its youth mentorship initiatives by creating new volunteer placements and engaging youth in unique community service projects. 

“We are thrilled to receive this funding, which will help us expand our mentorship programs and create more opportunities for youth to engage meaningfully in their communities.”  – Beth Aubrey, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce & West Simcoe.

Read the full press release here!

James Goreski Private Foundation

A big THANK YOU to the James Goreski Private Foundation for fully funding our Outdoor Wellness Program in 2024, in partnership with the Outdoor Education Foundation and the M’wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. Their generosity and support greatly benefited many children and youth throughout Grey, Bruce & West Simcoe!

100 Women Who Care

The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce is a collective group of concerned, caring women who want to make a positive impact on critical areas of need in our Grey Bruce community. In July 2024, they group provided a generous donation of 25,600 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters’ community, school, and group mentorship programs.  We thank the 100 Women Who Care for investing in our mission and believing in our vision!

The Sound Charity Shootout

Over the last four years, The Sound Charity Shootout has donated over $20,000 in support of the many children and youth we serve in our no-cost mentoring programs across Grey, Bruce, and West Simcoe. The organizers of the event have been BIG believers in our work and the power and potential of young people. Through their generosity, we have been able to provide many young individuals with a mentor who shows care, guidance, and friendship, supporting these young people to overcome barriers and build life-long resilience. Thank you for this gift and helping us continue our mission!