Why Volunteer?
Article by Rona Fraser Want to Help Kids in a BIG Way? Stop & Smell the Chocolate Want to help kids, but don’t have a lot of time? Well, have I got an idea for you! But first you have to listen to a little story. Life can often seem unfair, especially for kids. I […]
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Needed!
A little Girl in Carleton Place is looking for a Big Sister! Do you want a rewarding experience and a new friendship? Do you have 2 to 3 hours per week to give a kid a new friend? Do you like Arts and Crafts and the Outdoors? Excited and cheerful, this 7 year […]
After School Programs
Working through a grant from the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, a group of Lanark County Social Service Agencies came together to best practices in After School programming and to learn from each other. Key goals of the project include; To increase access to physical activities and sports for children and youth who […]
Agency Membership Policy
Agency Membership Policy At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June of 2013 changes were made to the Agency By-Laws / Constitution in order to bring it up to date. One of the changes was to add a nominal membership fee. One of the key advantages of the fee is to ensure qualification for voting […]
Randy Marriner Memorial Bursary
Donations received in memory of Randy Marriner are used to create a sustainable Post Secondary Education Bursary Fund. Funds are held and managed by the Perth & District Community Foundation. Eligibility: § Student must have been served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County through one of our mentorship programs. § Student must have […]