Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington

Better late then never.. sending congratulations to the winner of our 2024 WestJet raffle which was announced at our Teddy Bear Party event: Mr. Stickles!

Thank you again to WestJet Cares for Kids for their support! 💙

Myth or Fact? "BBBS KFL&A offers Club-Based, In-School, and Community-Based Mentoring."

FACT! 🙌 We offer 3 amazing mentoring program types for local kids and youth:

✨ Club-Based Mentoring: Mon-Thurs at our West End, Rideau Heights, & Robert Meek sites ✨ In-School Mentoring: Mon-Fri at partnered schools ✨ Community-Based Mentoring: Traditional 1:1 matches meeting locally anywhere that works best for them!

Interested in becoming a mentor and making a difference? 💛 Visit our website to get started!

Calling all youth ages 11-16 who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+! 🌈

Join our free weekly PRISM mentoring program, starting September 25th! 🗓️ Sessions run until December 11th, every Thursday from 6:30-7:30 PM at 559 Bagot Street (BGC Hughson Childcare Centre).

📧 Ready to sign up? Email [email protected] to register!

Our mentees are all set for the new school year with their fresh backpacks! 🎒😎

Another big thank you to the amazing volunteers and community partners who supported United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington's Backpack Program. Your contributions have equipped our kids with the tools and confidence to succeed this year! 💪🙌

From the skateboard park to the boardroom—mentorship shapes futures in unexpected ways. For young people, mentorship provides the keys to unlock their potential and the support to steer through life’s challenges. 🛹➡️🏢

Mentorship equals lasting impact. Join us and see how deep your influence can go. 🗝️❤️

Visit our website to apply! https://kingston.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer/

🌟 Have you heard about our In-School Mentoring Program?

Make a difference in a child’s life by spending just one hour a week at one of our partnered elementary schools! As a mentor, you’re not there to teach—you're there to inspire, support, and be a role model. Enjoy fun activities like crafts, outdoor play, sports, board games, and more, all while building a meaningful friendship.

Can you spare just one hour a week to create a lasting impact? Join our In-School Mentoring Program today!

Have any questions? We’re here to help! Email us at [email protected] 💌

Ready to apply? Reach out at [email protected] 💌

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and our "Mentorship Equals" campaign! 🎉

Join us as we explore the powerful equation of mentorship and what it equals. Together, we can unlock potential and steer more young lives toward brighter futures.

Share below what mentorship equals to you! ⬇️🗯️👥

Happy Labour Day Long Weekend! 😊

This is a reminder that we will be closed over the weekend and will reopen Tuesday, September 3rd. See you all next week!

🌟 It’s Waitlist Wednesday! 🌟 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the incredible young people eagerly waiting for a mentor. These amazing kids are full of potential and just need someone like you to help guide them on their journey.

Do you have 2 hours a week to make a lasting impact in a child's life? Whether it's going to the park, knitting, or simply sharing stories, your time could mean the world to them. 😊

Visit our website to learn more about how you can become a mentor and make a difference: https://kingston.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

That's a wrap on Big Brothers Big Sisters Summer 2024 Mentoring Programs! 💙🌟

As we near the end of the summer, we want to say a big thank you to our amazing mentors and mentees for making this season unforgettable! So many new memories and bonds were made this summer. We hope to see you all in September! 📚

Family Fun Night! 🎉 Thank you to all the families who came out and made this evening a success! We had so much fun playing games and chatting with all of you. We look forward to many more nights like this in the future. 💙

Sending our appreciation to the amazing people over and for their kindness and generosity! Your contributions towards our BBQ at the Teddy Bear Party are greatly appreciated by all of us here at BBBS KFL&A and . ❤️

That's a wrap on the 2024 Tamarack Teddy Bear Party in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters KFL&A mentoring programs! 🎉

We are extremely grateful for all of the community support you showed this past Saturday, we hope everyone who came had a blast! Together, we raised over $19,000, which allows us to provide positive mentoring relationships for local children and youth.

Thank you to all of the amazing sponsors, community partners, dignitaries, and entertainment, we could not have done this event without you. 🫶

Dignitaries: Mark Gerretsen, Ted Hsu, Jimmy Hassan; Councillor of Trillium District, Jacqui Collier, Paul Chaves, and Don Amos.

Community Partners: Robert Hogan Bus Lines, Child and Adolescent Development at Queen's University, Maltby Centre, The Inclusive Play Project, Kingston Military Family Resource Centre, Kingston Police, Kingston Immigration Partnership - KIP, Mini Z Race Track, Kingston Fire & Rescue

Community Sponsors: Kawartha Credit Union, & Community Response to Neighborhood Concerns

Media Sponsors: Corus, Rogers, & Wow FM

Drink Sponsors: Coke Bottling Canada, & Loblaws

Market Vendors: Reincraftnation, Cute Cozy Chic Crochet Creations, Hopping Hedgehog, RaD Things, Becs Handmade Gifts, Maplescapes Farm, Water Babies Ontario East, Treefrog Designs, MetamorphosisJIPL, Kares Kolorful Creations, Twin Dasies, Kingston Community Credit Union-KCCU, Modern Crystallization, Moms, Tire Changers Kingston & 1000 Islands, Henna Tattoo Artist.

Entertainment: Panache Eh, Two Thirds Down Under, and Trixter

As well, thank you to our title sponsor, Tamarack Homes, and thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who dedicated their time into making the Teddy Bear Party a success.

We hope to see you all next year! 🧸😊

BGC South East

Looking for a delightful family event to enjoy? Join Amanda & Kara at the Teddy Bear Party!

Organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington this event promises a day filled with family-friendly games, vendor stalls, inflatables, face painting, and much more!

Don't miss out - the event is TODAY (August 17th, 2024) from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at BGC South East (1300 Bath Road). Secure your tickets in advance by visiting their website.

Will you be joining us for some fun?! 🧸 🎉

TODAY IS OUR TAMARACK TEDDY BEAR PARTY!!! 🎉

Join us at BGC South East (1300 Bath Road) and bring your little ones and their favorite teddy bears for a fun-filled day! 🧸 We’ve got bouncy castles, face painting, themed rooms, market vendors, a silent auction, games, a BBQ, cotton candy, and so much more! 🍭

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, don’t worry—you can get them at the door! $5 per person, free for children under 12 months. Choose from two time slots: 9:30am-11:30am or 12:00pm-2:00pm. See you there! 🎈

The Teddy Bear Party in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters is happening tomorrow, Saturday, August 17th! Join us at BGC South East (1300 Bath Road) for a day full of fun with the little ones. If it rains, no worries! We’ll move indoors and the fun will continue. 🧸🌟

Last chance — get your tickets now to avoid waiting in line tomorrow! There are two time slots to choose from: 9:30-11:30 AM or 12-2 PM.

Here’s a sneak peek of what's to come:

🏰 Inflatables for endless bouncing fun!

🎨 Face Painting to get creative and transform into anything or anyone your heart desires!

💌 Market Vendors who will be offering a variety of local, unique items.

🎵 Entertainment that will have everyone dancing and smiling along.

We can't wait to see you all there!

Tamarack Homes

Weather watch! ☔

Due to potential rainfall on Saturday, the activities originally planned to be outdoors may be moved inside. Don't worry, the event is still happening rain or shine. It is going to be an amazing fun-filled day and we can't wait to see you there! 🧸🎨

There are limited spots available, so make sure to get your tickets now! 🎟️

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/big-brothers-big-sisters-kingston-frontenac-lennox-addington-inc/events/tamarack-teddy-bear-party/

Tamarack Homes

Only FOUR days until the Teddy Bear Party! 🧸🌟

The Teddy Bear Party will be located at BGC South East (1300 Bath Road) this Saturday, August 17th. There are two time slots to pick from: 9:30am - 11:30am or 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

There will be inflatables, face painting, a jungle gym, and so many other fun activities for children and families to enjoy. We can’t wait to see you all there! 🏰

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/big-brothers-big-sisters-kingston-frontenac-lennox-addington-inc/events/tamarack-teddy-bear-party/

Buy tickets in advance to save time and avoid long lines on the day of! 🎟️

🫶 Happy International Youth Day! 🫶

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we inspire youth daily through our incredible mentoring programs. Let's continue to lift each other and encourage the youth of this generation to chase their dreams! 💙✨

The Teddy Bear Party is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🧸

The amazing Not So Amateur Amateur face painting will be back, along with the Robert Hogan bus painting, inflatables, entertainment, and so much more! 🎨🎵

Join us for a day full of fun on August 17th from 9:30 am to 2 pm! Scan the QR code or head to the link in our bio for tickets. 🔗

Join us this Saturday, August 10th at the 41st annual Women's Art Festival located at City Park! 🫶🎨

We will be situated at booth 61 from 10 am to 4 pm with friendship bracelets, fun games, awesome giveaways, and more! We can't wait to see you all there - come say hi! 🌟

Teddy Bear Party Entertainment Sneak Peek: Trixter!

We are so excited to have Trixter joining us at the Teddy Bear Party this year on August 17th!

Trixter is a dazzling 13-year-old aerial performer known for her breathtaking acts and captivating stage presence. Trixter continues to push boundaries, combining her unique style with innovative choreography. Catch her amazing performance this year at BGC South East at our annual Teddy Bear Party! 🧸

Tickets are available for purchase at the link in our bio.

We are excited to have KMFRC as a vendor at the Teddy Bear Party on August 17th! 😊

Are you a local business interested in being a vendor? Email [email protected] for more information!

We are seeking vendors for our upcoming Teddy Bear Party happening on August 17th, from 9:30 am to 2 pm at BGC South East (1300 Bath Road). 🧸💫

This event helps raise funds for Big Brother Big Sisters of KFL&A, which provides safe mentoring programs for children. If you are interested in being a vendor at this fun event, contact Pam at [email protected] who will gladly provide you with more info! 💌

Calling all amazing Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors and mentees, we want to hear from you! 🌟

Whether you're a past or current mentor or mentee, your experiences and stories are incredibly valuable to us. We would love to hear your journey with us by filling out our Google form.

📝https://ow.ly/bxXA50SPwsp

Thank you for being a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters! 💙✨

‼️ Come find our booth today at the third Princess Street Promenade!

We are located just in front of iTEA and will be set up until 5pm! Stop by to create a friendship bracelet and learn more about the exciting programs that we offer. 🫶

We are so excited to have Two Thirds Down Under joining us at this year's Teddy Bear Party! 🎵💙

Two Thirds Down Under is a musical trio that plays everything from jazz and Bach to the Beatles, plus their own originals. The trio features two clarinetists, Sue Moore and Alison Josselyn, along with Ian Moore on cello.

To buy tickets, visit the link in our bio. We hope to see you all there! 🎉

A huge thanks to the Community Foundation For Lennox and Addington for supporting our Big Brothers Big Sisters Napanee mentoring programs! Your generosity helps us to provide essential resources and meaningful experiences for the children and youth in our programs. We greatly appreciate your contributions – they make a world of difference. Thank you! 💛

Today, we celebrate and honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of KFL&A, we are committed to fostering understanding, respect, and collaboration. We honour Indigenous communities by recognizing their profound impact on our shared history and by working to create inclusive spaces where every voice is heard. 🧡