Big Brothers Big Sisters of York

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What if every child finished high school, went to college or university, got a job and gave back to our community? Wouldn't that be something?

Ways to volunteer

There is no more important investment we can make than in helping our nation's children realize and share their full potential

Ways to donate

		Sunday June 23rd Get wheeling for Big Brothers Big Sisters of York BBBSY along with Victim Services of York Region and the Special Olympics and honour York Regional Police Association’s fallen Heroes by participating in the 3rd Annual Memorial Ride 4 Styles. Advance notice of participation required, contact Karim (Ken) Bardai at (905)881-1221 x 7500 or via e-mail at yrp.ca. Check in 7:30 am – Starting Line at York Regional Police 1 District Headquarters, 240 Prospect Street, Newmarket Ride begins 8:00 am Finish Line at York Regional Police 5 District Headquarters, 8700 McCowan Road, Markham Click here for more details: Ride 4 Styles

		It's Hoedown Time Again! - September 14th Big Brothers Big Sisters of York is thrilled to be one of the 25 Charities chosen for the 25th Anniversary of the Magna Wild West Hoedown. Event tickets will be available at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office when they go on sale August 10th. Raffle details to follow at a later date but will also be available at our office. Mark your calendar and get your tickets early, event sells out quickly!

		Donate now from your phone.......How cool is that? You now can donate $10 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of York on your cell phone. Simply send a text message to 45678, then text BIGYORK (word is not case sensitive, just make sure BIGYORK is typed in as one word.)

		NewRoads CLASSIC CAR SHOW Join us on Sunday, July 14th, 2013, for the NewRoads CLASSIC CAR SHOW at 18100 Yonge St. Newmarket. Hosted by NewRoads featuring food and lots of attractions for kids. This event is fun for the whole family. 100% of the proceeds donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of York!

		Ontario Trillium Foundation We thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for awarding Big Brothers Big Sisters of York grant monies that will be alloated over the next three (3) years. These funds will enable us to hire a full time caseworker to serve the South Asian Community and purchase laptop computers for the caseworker staff, that will allow them to do presentations and home visits.

		Thank You! We thank the Region of York for their support of our Valuing Diversity - Inclusive Mentoring project. Funding through this project helps to fund a range of programming and activities including: In-School mentoring, The Club, and Go Girls! Healthy Bodies Healthy Mind. These programs engage both teen and senior mentors, while reaching children and youth from diverse cultural backgrounds reflective of our region.