In these complex and confusing times, children need a caring adult role model — someone to talk to, have fun with and learn from.

No matter how much you give, donating will improve the lives of young people in our community. Your donation will help them to meet the challenges of growing up into happy, confident young adults.

Every dollar counts!

Your gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa will help to:

• Recruit Big Brother and Big Sister Volunteers
• Reference checks for Bigs
• Cover the cost of background checks and insurance
• Interviews, home assessments
• Provide Child Safety training to the Littles, the Parent/Guardians and the potential Bigs
• Ensure trained professionals match children to caring , responsible and suitable Bigs.
• Offer one-on-one, ongoing supervision and support for each match.
• Provide opportunities to attend group mentoring activities for the Littles who are waiting to be matched.
• Provide subsidies that allow Littles to attend summer day camp including our own Kids n’ Kops camp delivered by BBBSO
• Provide opportunities for apprenticeships and scholarships
• Holiday Hamper Program
• Referrals