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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.

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.

08/14/2026

🏃 INTRODUCING THE BIG LITTLE RUN WELLNESS VILLAGE! 🌿✨

The 2026 Big Little Run is on track to be our biggest yet, with 300+ participants already registered — and we’re introducing a brand-new way for local businesses to be part of race day!

Our Wellness Village will bring together health, wellness, fitness and community-focused businesses to connect with hundreds of runners, families and supporters through fun, interactive experiences before and after the run. Think mini treatments, recovery stations, samples, demonstrations, giveaways, activities, prizes and more! 🙌

💙 Wellness Village spaces are exclusive to businesses supporting the Big Little Run through event sponsorship or an approved in-kind donation.

Spaces are limited, and booth concepts will be approved in advance to ensure participants get a great variety of experiences throughout the Village.

This is your chance to put your business in front of 300+ registered participants (and counting!), create a memorable race-day experience, and support life-changing mentoring programs for local children and youth at the same time.

📅 September 27, 2026
📍 Guelph Lake
🏃 5K • 10K • Half Marathon

Want your business in the Wellness Village?
📩 [email protected]

Limited spaces available — reach out to secure yours! 💫

08/13/2026

Our Little Change for Big Change Tag Days made a BIG impact! 💙💛

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Weekend Two raised an incredible $671.80 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph! 🎉 Every donation—big or small—helps us continue creating meaningful mentoring relationships for local young people.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped make the weekend a success. 💙

And we’re not done yet! ☀️ There’s still time to create a Little Change for Big Change this summer. Local businesses and community members can get involved by hosting a fundraiser, running a point-of-sale campaign, donating a percentage of sales, collecting donations, or coming up with an idea of their own!

Interested in getting involved? Reach out to [email protected] 💛

08/12/2026

The Big Little Run 2026 is on track to be our BIGGEST run yet! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙 And we want this year’s prizes and participant swag to reflect just how much this event has grown!

We’re reaching out to our amazing community for:

🎁 PRIZE DONATIONS
Gift cards and prizes to recognize our incredible top fundraisers!

🛍️ SWAG BAG DONATIONS
We’re preparing to accommodate up to 400 participants, which means we’re looking for up to 400 samples, coupons, promotional items, giveaways and other goodies to include in participant swag bags!

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to get their products and brand directly into the hands of hundreds of community members — while supporting an event that helps ignite the power and potential of young people in Guelph. 💙

📩 [email protected]

Know a business that might be able to help? Tag them below or share this post! Every connection helps us make the 2026 Big Little Run our biggest and best yet. 👟✨

08/11/2026

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

On the line: $5,000 guaranteed
The Vault: holding $43,390
Total potential prize up for grabs tonight: $48,390!

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

Rules apply. No Purchase Necessary. Open to individuals located in ON and SK who are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry 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](http://unitysweepstakes.ca)

08/10/2026

🏓 Play for a bigger purpose!

Right now, Real Pickleball Guelph Guelph is supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph through our Move for Mentorship campaign that supports our Little Change for Big Change!

From August 7–13, Real Pickleball is donating $2 from every guest court rental to help support life-changing mentoring relationships for local children and youth. 🙌

So grab your paddle, hit the court, and know that your game is helping make a BIG difference in our community. 💙

A huge thank you to Real Pickleball Guelph for moving for mentorship and supporting the young people we serve!

📅 Happening now through August 13
🏓 $2 donated from every guest court rental

08/09/2026

Sundays are for slowing down, reflecting, and remembering what truly matters. 💙

“This has without a doubt been the most enriching experience of my life.”

Mentoring doesn’t just change the life of a young person—it often changes the life of the mentor too. ✨

Address

727 Woolwich Street
Guelph, ON
N1H3Z2

Telephone

+15198245154

Website

http://guelph.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

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