POSITIVELY CHANGING NORTH SIMCOE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe (BBBSNS) has been in existence for over 40 years and serves the areas of Midland, Penetanguishene, the townships of Tiny, Tay, Springwater, and Christian Island. BBBSNS is committed to the healthy development of children/youth in need, and their families in providing the highest quality volunteer based mentoring programs.
VISION
All young people realize their full potential.
MISSION
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe is committed to enabling life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.
GOALS
- To serve more children
- To achieve sustainable growth
- To further develop our resources
- To build influence within our communities
WHO WE HELP
Our agency serves up to 200 children and youth annually. We aim to serve any youth who needs a mentor.
BBBSNS currently has 4 staff, a Board of Directors and a league of dedicated volunteers. As a Non-profit Agency, we rely solely on donations, fundraisers, sponsorships, grants and a lot of community spirit.
why we help
Many children and youth in North Simcoe struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges.
These circumstances have nothing to do with the value of who they are or who they can become, but because of these situations, children and youth risk not having the opportunity to live up to their full potential. Even worse is the possibility of continuing cycles of poverty and crime or developing mental health issues.
This comes at a cost to the young person, and to society. With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are reminded they can be anything they dream of being.
OUR solution
ISSUE
Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives.
IMPACT
Facing prolonged adversity creates toxic stress in the brain that can negatively impact development.
SOLUTION
With the support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth can reach their full potential
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
1.2 MILLION VOLUNTEER HOURS EACH YEAR
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is a Federation comprised of 91 member agencies servicing more than 1,100 communities across the country. Together we mobilize over 15,900 volunteers who in turn mentor 26,400+ children and young people. That works out to over 1.2 million volunteer hours each year!
SERVING CANADA’S COMMUNITIES
This year alone Big Brothers Big Sisters impacted over 26,400 youth in over 1,100 communities across Canada.
REPUTABLE AND ACCOUNTABLE
Providing life changing mentoring experiences since 1912, Big Brothers Big Sisters was named One of Financial Post’s Top 25 Charities in 2016.
IMPROVING SOCIETY
Every $1 invested in our programming returns between $18-$23 to society through taxes, higher incomes, volunteerism, and charitable donations.
