Please note: our offices will be closed starting December 20th at 4PM and reopening on January 6th at 9AM. Some staff may be available sporadically, but will be working remotely during this time. Donations can still be made by going to Ways to Give > Donate Now. We appreciate your continued support!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the BBBSO family to yours!
Building Futures
Since 1970, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO) has been creating strong mentoring relationships between at-risk youth and caring adults—through mentorship we change the course of young lives! We are on a mission to empower young people across Ottawa and we invite your business to join the corporate community in coming together to support this crucial initiative. Because MENTORSHIP MATTERS now more than ever. We are calling on 150 Ottawa businesses to invest $1000 to support 1 match for 1 whole year. It’s that easy make a life-changing impact!
73% of mentees are coping with their own mental health challenges*
* sample of records voluntarily collected from mentees across Canada
“Mentorship is about opening doors. It’s about showing people that someone believes in their potential. This is a critical part of all of our stories as professionals and business people, and it’s a narrative we owe to young people.”
—Josh Kurdish, Senior Vice President of eQHomes and former “Big Brother”.
Join The Movement!
It only takes $1000 per year to support a youth’s mentorship match and change a life. We have flexible investment and recognition opportunities for your business so you can be a part of creating positive impact this season—something you and your consumers can feel great about. Together, we can empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals.
With Your support, we are able to provide evidence-based, one-to-one mentoring programs that have a profound impact. Young people who benefit from our programs are:
Twice as likely to have high academic achievement.
43% less likely to have conduct problems at school.
34% less likely to allow themselves to be victimized or bullied by peers.
17% more likely to be gainfully employed as adults.
An investment in Building Futures will get you:
Brand visibility and exposure to various demographics in the community.
Exclusive invites to BBBSO events and celebrations.
Opportunities to participate in BBBSO flash mentoring sessions with our mentees.
A 2024 Building Futures decal to show your partnership proudly.
Differentiation in a competitive market by showing your strong social responsibility practices.
Receive an annual gift in appreciation of on-going support.
Inclusion in our Annual Report.
Positive brand association by aligning with a charitable organization.
Are you ready to say YES to Ottawa’s youth? Donate now or contact Erin Helmer, Director of Development to discuss donation and recognition options through this program.
