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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

…One Child at a Time!

Making a Difference …


Conditions for Youth Today

• Bullying• Gang Violence• Peer Pressure• Family Dysfunction• Social Stereotyping• Drugs• Alcohol


BBBSP Vision

Every Child Who Needs a Mentor has a

Mentor


Agency Overview

• Established in 1967

• 7 Core Mentoring Programs

• 1,350 Children served

• 1,325 active volunteers

• 325 business relationships

• 4 major fundraising events


Helping to Build Brighter Futures

Our programs enable young people to learn about

themselves and the world in a healthy meaningful way that instills self-confidence and

prepares them for the future.


Big Bunch

• Wait List Children

• 1 activity a month

• Evenings and weekends

• Agency planned activities


Group Program

•16 groups meet weekly or bi-weekly

•Meet once a week from 7-9 pm

• Agency planned activities

• 10-12 youth and 5-6 adult mentors


One to One Program

• aka. Big & Little Brother, Big & Little Sister, Big & Little Buddy and Couples for Kids Program

• Meet 2-4 times a month for a year• Flexible schedule• Outings planned by match


Teen Mentoring

• Staff supervised program • High school students develop mentoring

skills by mentoring elementary school children

• Happens on school property during school hours


In School Mentoring

•Meet one hour a week

•During school hours and on school property

• Program in 82 schools

•Excellent corporate program


Go Girls Program

• Girls age 12-14 mentored by young women ages 18-25

•Encourages active living, healthy eating and self-esteem

• Seven Week program

•Agency currently piloting a similar program for Boys called Game On!


Host Conversation Club

• Piloted in 2008• Funded by Citizenship and Immigration

Canada• Assists newcomer youth with social

integration and academic success• Newcomer youth practice their English

skills, receive homework help and form relationships with other youth making them to feel welcomed

New program to assist the children of new immigrant families


Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake

• 700 Participants in 3 municipalities

• 7 events in Feb and March

• 140 participating companies

• 16 sponsors

• Raised $154,000


Women of Peel Luncheon

• Networking event with inspirational keynote speaker

• 300 in attendance

• $50,000 raised

Make Difference in the Life of a Child

First Friday in May


Golf Classic

• 148 golfers

• Day of golf includes lunch, dinner, fees and cart

• Raised $78,000

Build a Brighter Future for our Kids by

participating! For more

info visit our websitewww.bbbspeel.com


“A Taste of England” Gala

• Our children come from various backgrounds

• Cultures of the World Passport Series features new country each year

• 435 in attendance• Raised $68,000

By supporting the Gala you

are “Sharing a Little Magic”

with our Young People

October 2010


Imagine!

Introducing…

Community Campaign for Kids!

If every citizen….

…and every employee…

…donated $2….

…and had fun doing it…

What a difference we would make!

“It takes a village to raise a child.”

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Community Campaign for Kids

• Encourages companies who host holiday parties or picnics to incorporate a fun activity that asks staff or customers for $2

• Encourages communities to host a fun neighbourhood block party where residents get together for Kids Sake and donate $2

• This program raises awareness in addition to funds


Ambassadors Program

• A Community focused networking group that learns about youth related issues and how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel provides support

• 2 hour meeting once a month– ½ hour networking– ½ hour education– Network Development

• Excellent program for sales staff and community minded citizens


Thank you for your Interest and Support!

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