Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI

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What if every child finished high school, went to college or university, got a job and gave back to our community? Wouldn't that be something?

Ways to volunteer

There is no more important investment we can make than in helping our nation's children realize and share their full potential

Ways to donate

		Dream Cottage Campaign The Dream Cottage is officially open. Our 20th Dream Cottage is the biggest yet (1107 sq feet) - it includes an eat-in breakfast bay. Drop by for a tour, we are located in the Charlottetown Mall Parking lot, across from the West Royalty Superstore. You can also get tickets at any Scotiabank branch or Wilson Fuel Esso Station on PEI, or by calling 1-877-411-DRAW (3729). Deadline for the $5000 Early Bird draw is Wednesday, May 22nd!

		Centennial Best Wishes During Question Period, on Wednesday, April 17th, Premier Ghiz dedicated his Minister's Statement to celebrating Big Brothers Big Sisters' Centennial. Read the full Hansard's transcription of his kind words here.

		100 Stories for the 100th We want to share 100 stories about Big Brothers Big Sisters on PEI to celebrate our Centennial. Read the newest stories here. If you have a story to share, email Heather at bbbspei.ca or call her at 379-7759.

		Step Up to Strike Out Bullying! Thank you to everyone who participated in Bowl for Kids Sake 2013! You helped raise more than $130,000! We have posted all kinds of photos of the event on our Facebook (link is to the right). Congratulations to Linda Acorn, winner of the Air Canada draw.

		Bowl for Kids Sake Newsletter The BFKS2013 Wrap Up Newsletter is hot off the press! Catch up on all of the events and prize winners. Read it here.

		Dream Cottage Draw - Volunteers Needed The Dream Cottage brochure will be going into the mail the week of April 8th. We will need some help processing ticket orders in the mornings Monday through Friday until mid-May. Starting in May, we will need volunteers to help staff the cottage on weekends. If you are interested in helping out, please email Heather at bbbspei.ca or call her at 368-7759.

		The Big Shout Out We all have a special someone who’s made a difference in our lives. Most of us wish we could thank them but it never seems to be the right time or the right place. Until now. Visit www.thebigshoutout.ca or tweet #thebigshoutout to tell the world about your experience with a special mentor. Help us spread the word about how mentoring makes a difference!