Drivers: Start Your Engines!
They were off to the races on a sunny Saturday, June 8th, for the inaugural Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph Soap Box Derby, presented by Mark Wilson's Better Used Cars. More than 20 children registered for this first-time fundraising event at Crestwicke Baptist Church and the only thing bigger than the dollars raised for [...]
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BBBSG Recognized As a Living Wage Employer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph (BBBSG) has been recognized and certified as a Living Wage Employer, making a commitment to support its staff above the city’s assessed minimum compensation deemed necessary to cover a family’s basic expenses and participate in their community. The certification program, facilitated by the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for […]
Volunteers Wanted! Have You Considered Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister?
Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a child, but haven't been able to find the time or the right fit? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph could be your calling! As the 2018-19 school year approaches, our charity is in great need of volunteers across all programs. From our community-based [...]
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Former BBBSG Little Brother Receives Prestigious Scholarship
Henry Peirson, a recently graduated "Little Brother" with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Ted Rogers Scholarship. The scholarship, made available to children who have recently completed Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs across Canada and intend to pursue post-secondary education, is a multi-year gift that [...]
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BBBSG Appoints New Executive Director
The Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph is pleased to announce that Michael Treadgold has been appointed as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective immediately. Treadgold has been with the organization for the past five years in various roles, most recently as the Manager of Development & Communications. He has been [...]
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