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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph

Our office is open by appointment only.

Our team of staff and volunteers provides essential and life-changing mentoring experiences for over 500 youth in Guelph and the communities of Aberfoyle, Ariss, Eramosa, Morriston, Puslinch, and Rockwood.

09/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ WE’RE 98% SOLD OUT! 🏃‍♂️

Only 8 spots remain for the 2026 Big Little Run and we’re already 71% of the way to our $10,000 fundraising goal!

We’ve raised an incredible $7,130.73, with just $2,869.27 left to go. And thanks to the generous support of Skyline Group of Companies , every dollar raised will be matched—doubling your impact for local young people! 💙

Register for one of the final spots or donate today! Together, we can cross both finish lines!

🔗 Register or donate at biglittlerun.ca

09/08/2026

Celebrate BBBS month with us and join our weekly Unity Sweepstakes this September!💰

Tonight at 11:59pm, ticket sales close for this week’s draw!

On the line: $5,000 guaranteed
The Vault holding: $59,051
Total potential prize up for grabs tonight: $64,051!

🎟️ Get your tickets in before midnight → https://bit.ly/4x324Lr

No Purchase Necessary. Open to individuals located in NS, ON and SK who are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry (or 19+ in NS) or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Contest closes September 8, 11:59PM (EST). See full rules and details at: http://unitysweepstakes.ca

09/07/2026

September is a BIG month at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph! 💙

We have lots happening in the community, and we’d love to see you along the way:

🥊 September 12 | TNT Boxing & Fitness Academy
We will be at TNT Boxing’s 20th Anniversary celebration! We’ll be there from 1–4 PM, collecting donations for Little Change for BIG Change.

🍪 Week of September 21 | Milk & Co. Gourmet Cookies Collab
Something BIG is baking! 👀🍪 We have a very sweet collaboration coming in celebration of BBBS Month — stay tuned to our socials for the big reveal!

🏃‍♀️ September 27 | The Big Little Run
Race day is almost here! We’re on track for one of our BIGGEST turnouts yet, with registration expected to sell out at 450 participants. Whether you run, walk, donate, cheer or volunteer, we’d love to have you be part of it! 💙

September is BBBS Month, and there are so many ways to get involved. We can’t wait to see you out in the community! ✨

09/04/2026

YOUR DONATION JUST GOT TWICE AS BIG! 💙💙

We are incredibly excited to announce Skyline Group of Companies as the Matching Sponsor of the 2026 Big Little Run! 🎉

Thanks to Skyline’s generous support, every dollar donated to the Big Little Run will be matched, up to $10,000!

That means:
💙 $25 becomes $50
💙 $50 becomes $100
💙 $100 becomes $200

We’ve already raised an incredible $6,866.38 toward our $10,000 fundraising goal and now is the perfect time to help us close the gap!

Every dollar raised supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph and helps us create more life-changing mentoring relationships for young people in our community.

🏃 Visit biglittlerun.ca and donate to a runner, support a team, or make a general donation and Skyline will DOUBLE your impact!

Let’s get that thermometer to $10,000! 🌡️

A BIG thank you to Skyline for believing in the power of mentorship and helping our community go even further. 💙

09/02/2026

Calling all Big Little Run volunteers! 👟

The Big Little Run is happening Sunday, September 27 at Guelph Lake Conservation Area, and we need an amazing team of volunteers to help make race day happen!

There are lots of ways to get involved, including water stations, route marshals, Bike Bunnies, participant check-in, swag & medals, parking, greeters and more. Whether you want to be right along the course cheering runners on or helping behind the scenes, there’s a spot for you!

🎓 Need volunteer/community service hours? We’re happy to sign off on volunteer hours for students!

Come spend the morning with us, cheer on our runners and help create an incredible experience while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph. 💙

👉 Volunteer registration is now open! Visit biglittlerun.ca to sign up!

09/01/2026

💙 September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! 💙

All month long, we’re celebrating the power of mentorship and the BIG impact that connection, consistency, and someone in your corner can have in a young person’s life.

And there are so many ways to be part of it. 💫

One simple way? Become a monthly donor. Even $5-$10 a month adds up to meaningful, lasting support for mentoring programs that help young people in our community feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Small monthly gift. BIG impact. 💙

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing stories, celebrating our community, and showing you what mentorship can make possible.

✨ Help us kick off by making your first monthly gift today: guelph.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/donate

08/28/2026

Why does mentorship matter?

Because growing up isn’t always easy — and no young person should have to navigate life’s challenges without someone in their corner.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph, mentorship means showing up. Listening. Encouraging. Building confidence. And helping young people recognize the potential that has been inside them all along.

Each year, 300+ local volunteers contribute more than 21,000 hours to mentoring relationships that impact 600+ young people across Guelph and surrounding communities.

But these relationships don’t happen on their own. They require trained staff, careful matching, ongoing support, and community investment.

That’s where you come in.

Your donation helps us create and support more meaningful mentoring relationships -giving more young people the opportunity to have someone in their corner.

Invest in mentorship. Invest in young people. Invest in our community.

Donate today and help ignite potential.
🔗 Guelph.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/donate

08/25/2026

🚨 WE’RE OVER HALFWAY THERE! 🚨

Thanks to our incredible Big Little Run community, we’ve already raised $5,408 toward our $10,000 fundraising goal! 👟💙

Now we need your help to fill that thermometer! 🌡️

Big Little Run participants can fundraise through their personal fundraising pages, and anyone can support the cause by making a donation to a runner — friends, family, coworkers, neighbours… every donation helps! 💙

And runners, there’s a little extra motivation 👀🏆 we’ll have prizes for our top fundraisers! So share your page, rally your people and see how much you can raise before race day!

We’re only $4,592 away from our goal. Whether it’s $5, $10 or $50, every little bit adds up to a BIG impact and helps Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph create meaningful mentoring relationships for young people in our community.

🏃 Fundraise.
💙 Donate to a runner.
📣 Share their page.
🌡️ Help us reach $10,000!

Let’s do this, Guelph! Visit Biglittlerun.ca to donate! 👏

08/18/2026

🔔Last weeks winner took home $9339 while supporting Regina Humane Society!

Tonight at 11:59pm ticket sales close and it could be you!!!

On the line: $5,000 guaranteed
The Vault: holding $44,051
Total potential prize up for grabs tonight: $49,051!

🎟️Support us by getting your tickets in before midnight → bit.ly/4x324Lr

**Rules apply. No Purchase Necessary. Open to individuals located in NS, ON and SK who are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry (or 19+ in NS) or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Contest closes weekly on Tuesday at 11:59PM (EST). See full rules and details at: unitysweepstakes.ca

08/16/2026

Sometimes the biggest impact of mentorship is best said by the Littles themselves. 💙

“He taught me how to be a better person. I think I turned out to be a better person than if I didn’t do this.”

A mentor doesn’t have to have all the answers. They simply have to show up, listen, encourage, and be someone a young person can count on.

Those moments add up — and they can shape a life.

Address

727 Woolwich Street
Guelph, ON
N1H3Z2

Telephone

+15198245154

Website

http://guelph.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

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