August 31, 2010
Big Brothers Raises Age Eligibility From 7-12 to 7-14
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) has raised their age eligibility for Little Brothers from 7 – 12 to 7 – 14 years old. Given the amount of requests from both mothers and school officials to find Big Brothers for boys aged 13 and 14, the mentoring agency decided to make the change in an effort to help more children and youth. +Read More
August 30, 2010
Give and Receive At The Same Time
One way to support Big Brothers Big Sisters this Fall is by investing in The Greater Interest GIC® at your local Canadian Western Bank (CWB) branch. We know you have plenty of investment options, so why not choose one that gives back to your community? +Read More
June 9rd, 2010
30 Grade 10 Students awarded CIBC Youthvision Scholarships
11 years ago, CIBC in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and the YMCA created the CIBC Youthvision Scholarship Program to address the academic and financial needs of students. This unique program includes a post-secondary scholarship valued at up to $36,000, as well as summer internships starting in grade 10 until the completion of university or college. Recipients surveyed tell us that being awarded the scholarship opened up opportunities that otherwise would not have been available. +Read More
June 3rd, 2010
Big Brothers Celebrates Annual Awards Night
Community supporters, volunteers, Little Brothers and their families joined Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver as we celebrated long-lasting friendships and community building at our annual Awards Night. This year's theme was carried over from the Canada, eh themed Scotiabank Bowl for Big Brothers Classic. The event was held on the evening of May 28th at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver where guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres followed by a touching awards ceremony. +Read More
June 3rd, 2010
Big Brothers' Supporters Get Preferred Pricing to Golf
As a BIG supporter of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club is offering preferred pricing to all Big Brothers' supporters throughout the 2010 golf season. Just present this coupon to receive rounds of golf for everyone in your party for just $80 plus tax. AND Westwood will donate $10 from each green fee to Big Brothers! +Read More
June 3rd, 2010
An Evening at Ringside - A Cause Worth Fighting For
Griffins Boxing Club will hold their fifth annual charity gala on June 19th. The black tie event will feature a first rate boxing match and a gourmet banquet, complete with a lavish silent auction. This is the first year the event will benefit Big Brothers but Griffins regularly opens their doors to Big and Little Brothers. Check out this unique event. +Read More
June 3rd, 2010
Community Supporters raise money for Big Brothers
On May 8th and 9th COBS Bread bakeries donated 50 cents from the sale of every scone to their local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver received over $4,5000 as one of the benefiting agencies. Thanks to IKEA, Big Brothers Clothing Donation collected over 7000lbs of clothes and household items at the Annual IKEA Spring Clean-Up event. In addition, Amarcord Ristorante's first Annual Giving On The Edge event was a huge success thanks to all the sponsors and guests. +Read More
June 1st, 2010
Secure Your Spot in BC Lions History - July 16th Game
Big Brothers has 500 tickets available for BC Lions' second home game of the season. Regularly priced at $35 per ticket, the tickets are available to you for $30.00 each. In addition to your $5 savings, Big Brothers receives $5 from each ticket sold. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity, purchase your tickets today! +Read More
April 7th, 2010
Best Friends, Best Men
Sean remembers the first day he met his best friend on February 28th, 1993. It was the best 8th birthday gift he could ever ask for, a new Big Brother. Sean feels to this day that if it wasn't for his Big Brother Mark and his family taking him in as one of their own, he would have probably been lost to the system +Read More
December 2nd, 2009
Pemberton Girls
This October, Pemberton High School partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sea to Sky Corridor to develop Pemberton Girls, a visionary program that promotes the healthy development of adolescent girls. Run by the Squamish satellite office of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV), the program provides girls with a safe environment to learn about positive body image, drug and alcohol abuse, violence and exploitation prevention and healthy well-being.+ Read More
September 16th, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters Family Fun Day In Sechelt Made Possible Through Emergency Services
Some RCMP staff involved as In-School Mentors in the Big Brothers program wanted to give back even more so they helped coordinate a Family Fun Day at Hackett Park in Sechelt, BC on Saturday, August 29th. It was a great event and many children and families enjoyed a variety of activities.+ Read More
June 23rd, 2009
Canaccord Capital Sponsors Big Brothers Golf Tournament
Canaccord Capital Corporation. has signed on as the Title Sponsor for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver’s (BBGV) new golf tournament, appropriately coined The Canaccord Capital Big Brothers Golf Open.
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June 23rd, 2009
The Bachelorette Volunteers with Big Brothers
Jillian Harris, 29, earned the title Bachelorette when ABC viewers fell in love with her bubbly personality on the hit show The Bachelor. As it turns out, the charming Vancouverite volunteered with Big Brothers from 2005 to 2008 as an In-School Mentor at Bayview Elementary School.
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June 23rd, 2009
Summer Sports Fun
Looking for something fun to do this summer? ROAR with the BC Lions with the cheapest tickets around, ride the waves with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
And a big thanks to those who participated in this Sunday's Scotiabank Half Marathon and helped raise over $3,200 in support of Big Brothers mentoring programs.
June 23rd, 2009
BIG Memories, BIG Savings
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Alumni or refer a friend to Alumni and receive a free entertainment book full of discount coupons for restaurants, retail stores, events, parks, activities and more.
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Sailing Made Simple!
Big and Little Brothers matched through Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver will enjoy a day of sailing followed by a BBQ lunch on Sunday, July 26, 2009, courtesy of the Kitsilano Yacht Club.
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November 24 , 2009
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation Holds Their Annual Evening of Thanks for Friendship and Support
Sponsored by Wakefield Canada and XY3 Design and Communications, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation (BBGVF) held their annual Evening of Thanks to honour companies and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their fundraising efforts. Held at Bridges Restaurant the evening of November 18th, it was an excellent opportunity to show gratitude.+ Read More
November 25 , 2009
BBGV Annual General Meeting Held November 25, 2009
The 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place November 25th at the Kingsway office. The new Board was elected and members were updated on the agency's progress in 2009, also reflected in the Annual Report. + Read More
November 23 , 2009
Renew Crew Moves to New Westminister
We are pleased to announce that Big Brothers Clothing Donation has recently moved from Coquitlam to a new location at 211-15 Braid Street, New Westminster. The high-traffic location is off Burnette Avenue at Braid Street, right by the Highway 1 exit.+ Read More
January 29, 2010
How Donating Clothes Benefits Kids
We are all familar with the regular phone call from a friendly personal from Big Brothers asking if we have clothing to donate. But do you really know how that clothing helps kids get Big Brothers? + Read More
