Events

Bowl For Kids' Sake Thank you to everyone who attended Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Regions’ signature “fun”-raising event. Together, teams raised $25,000 in peer-to-peer funds to support local youth in need of mentorship. Join us again in February 2027 for another year of community fundraising efforts, bowling, and pizza [...]

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Swing Big Golf Classic. Together, we raised $26,500 for mentorship opportunities that change the lives of children and youth here in Waterloo Region! Check back in summer 2026 to tee off for a great cause. Please contact Julie Phillips, CEO at events@bbbswr.org or (519) 745-0180, if [...]

MENTORSHIP EQUALS… Mentorship is about connection. It’s about consistency and building healthy relationships that last. Mentorship is about helping each other learn and grow and find magic within ourselves to unlock our full potential. If you are a mentor, the rewards for you are endless. And for your mentee, the benefits are measurable.  Now, we [...]

Thank you to everyone who attended the most immersive event in Downtown Kitchener! Together, we raised $12,000 to support positive mentoring relationships for children and youth in Waterloo Region. Join us again next year for the best taps, apps, and sounds that the region has to offer at this tasty annual tradition.  Check back next year! [...]

MENTORS CHANGE LIVES. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN.  Hosted by Best Friends of BBBSWR, Chefs’ Gourmet Dinner is a signature culinary event in support of local youth in need of mentorship. This unforgettable dining experience features Waterloo Region’s finest chefs, a sparkling wine reception accompanied by an array of hors d’oeuvres, and concluding with a specially [...]