Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay would like to thank Robert Miller, President of the North Bay and District Home Builders Association and the Home Builders Association for their donation of $5000 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay agency on November 16, 2011. The presentation was made at Big Brothers Big Sisters monthly Board meeting.
Left to Right: Robert Miller(President of the Home Builders Association), Judy Ochoski (Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters), Sandi Steuart (President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay received a cash donation of $3500 from the North Bay Police on November 15, 2011. The money was raised at the North Bay Police Annual Golf Tournament.
Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the North Bay Police for their generous donation and Board Members Ray Yelle (Secretary) and Brenda Avison (Vice President) for collecting the donation on our behalf. The presentation was made at the Moose FM.
Board Members Ray Yelle (Secretary) and Brenda Avison (Vice President)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Harvest Moon Cabaret
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay President Sandi Steuart, Major of North Bay Al McDonald and Executive Director Darlene Jamieson at Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay Harvest Moon Cabaret
We would like to thank our two (2) major sponsors, Floor Design World and Tim Shurgour of Remax Real Estate. Other sponsors of the night event's included: Ivan's Restaurant, Sean Kendall of Kendall Sinclair Finch Accounting, Anthony & Associates and Lucky 13.
We would also like to acknowledge the support of our Silent Auction sponsors:
100 Georges, Wagg's Petroleum, Avison Electrical, The Northern Bear Factory, Andrea Jones of Lia Sophia Jewellery, Local Artist Mark Carmichael, Clarion Resort, Canadian Tire, Tammie's Queen of Wings, YMCA, East Side Mario's, The Urban Cafe, Baskets of Wishes, Casey's Restaurant and The North Bay Mall.
In September 2011 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay banner was displayed downtown for 3 weeks in celebration of Big Brothers Big Sisters month.
"Newcomer youth getting help to get ahead
By Kate Adams
BayToday.ca
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Nipissing MPP Monique Smith
News Release
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Immigrant and newcomer youth in Nipissing will be able to develop skills while giving back to their neighbourhood and cultural communities.
Through Ontario’s Youth Opportunities Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District will provide mentorship, leadership training and community engagement activities for newcomer and immigrant youth. Participants will gain marketable skills, and build social and professional networks through volunteering and collaborating with community leaders.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District received $38,000 to provide local programming. Newcomer youth will participate in four weeks of workshops on goal setting, job search, interview skills and resume writing, followed by six weeks of a job or volunteer placement. A youth advisory committee will determine workshop topics as well as determine fields of study in which they are interested in pursuing work or volunteer experience.
Investing in the skills and talents of all Ontarians is part of the McGuinty government’s plan to support our not-for-profit sector, strengthen our communities and grow our economy
“It is important for our youth to become active members of our community,” said Monique Smith, MPP for Nipissing. “Programs such as this one provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District will assist newcomer youth in building self-confidence as well as fostering professional and personal relationships in their new community.”
“I am inspired by the commitment and the passion of our youth. They are proof that young people want to and can make a difference. They show us, through their contributions to building stronger communities that youth really can change the world and build a brighter future for all Ontarians,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
QUICK FACTS
Sixty-one projects in 23 communities across Ontario will deliver the Youth Opportunities Program.
The program targets newcomer and immigrant youth between ages 16 and 24.
Seven Youth projects will work with Francophone newcomer youth from Africa and the Caribbean.
Five million Ontarians volunteer more than 800 million hours annually - equivalent to 420,000 full-time jobs."
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Ice Fishing Takes a Trip Around the World!
Story by North Bay Police Service Media Releases and News.
http://www.northbaypolice.on.ca/news_release_details.asp?Release_no=1881&linkBack=CommunityStories.asp
North Bay Launches Immigration Web Portal on January 11, 2010.
Prospective immigrants to Canada now have access to everything they need to know about North Bay at the click of the mouse, wherever they are in the world.
For more information on services available for immigrants and residents of North Bay please click on the link below.
Website address: www.northbayimmigration.ca
PCL Constructors donate their services to build a Wheelchair Ramp for the BBBS House
News Release--June 16, 2008
Community Supports For At-Risk Youth: McGuinty Government Investments Helping Students Reach Their Goals
3,000 students who are struggling or at risk of dropping out will now have access to adult role models in their schools. A $1.5-million government investment will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada provide these students with in-school mentors.
Quotes
"We know that students who have caring adults in their life are better engaged and achieve better results," said Education Minister Kathleen Wynne.
"When we share a little magic with our youth, the impact lasts a lifetime," said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada President and CEO Bruce MacDonald.
Quick Facts
For more than 90 years, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program has made a difference in the lives of young people by providing a friend where one is needed.
In Ontario, there are more than 13,000 youth being served in over 400 communities through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
Research has shown that a connection to a caring adult is an essential part of student engagement.
The target for Ontario's graduation rate is 85 per cent. In 2006-07, the rate was 75 per cent up from 68 per cent in 2003-04.
Learn More
Contact your local agency to become a Big Brother or Big Sister.
Improving outcomes for all students is part of the government's Student Success Strategy.
Home Depot donates $2500 to Big Sisters!