DONATE

Many young people struggle with societal barriers and face adversities such as mental health issues, family violence, identity issues or poor living conditions. Your donation will lead to healthy, thriving youth who can achieve more.

BECOME A PARTNER

Partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters and build your brand through cause-related marketing campaigns. The ideas are endless, and could include point-of-sale customer engagement, program sponsorship, team-building event participation or growth development grants.

HOST AN EVENT

Organize your social group to hold a fundraiser and support a great cause. Do what you enjoy most while knowing you are making a difference for youth who are struggling to achieve more.

CLOTHING DONATIONS

The things you no longer need can be turned into funding for programs to help youth facing adversity. We accept clothing, accessories, linens, small household items and more. Click to learn more.

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE

April 11 & 12, 2024 – Bowl For Kids Sake is a great way to turn your office team builder into a party for a cause. It’s is our signature fundraising campaign, typically involving about 500 community members implementing a “peer-to-peer” method of gathering pledges.

GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE

September 20, 2024
Granite Springs Golf Club

Our annual Golf for Kids Sake tournament is held in memory of Board Member and Golf for Kids Sake Chair, Ian MacKnight and Big Brother, Harry Gardiner – two great champions, on and off the golf course.

TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL GIFTS

Honour a friend, mentor, or family member with a gift in their honour. If a loved one has recently passed,  a gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters is a thoughtful way to honour their memory.

We will send a personalized acknowledgement of the donation to the loved one or family member, and a tax receipt will be sent to you. Make a gift in honour of someone special online or contact us.

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Big Brothers Big Sisters greatly appreciates in-kind contributions from our partners. Examples of in-kind donations can include:

  • Event tickets, free activities/camps for youth
  • Gift certificates to restaurants and retail locations
  • Merchandise suitable for use as event prizes or auction items
  • Business services (marketing, administrative, technology, consulting)

LEGACY & INVESTMENT GIVING

A planned gift through designation in a will or the donation  of investments or insurance policy proceeds are all ways a donor can leave a legacy.

A member of our staff would be pleased to discuss the options for this manner of giving.