For Release Date: October 5, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Receives Accreditation
Grimsby, Ontario – Today Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grimsby, Lincoln West Lincoln was granted Accreditation having successfully met the review standards outlined by the national governing body, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC). As a measure to continually ensure maximum child safety and the pursuit of organizational excellence Big Brothers Big Sisters introduced a review process for its member agencies more than twenty-five years ago and has most recently evolved this process into the national Accreditation program. The national Accreditation program is conducted by professionally trained reviewers who must complete Accreditation training given by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
The Accreditation certificate is granted upon approval of agency practices in the areas of child safety, service delivery, and organizational excellence. Organizational excellence includes a consultative process with agency volunteers, parents and board members, assurance of sound fiscal management practices, and agency strategic planning.
Each agency within the BBBSC organization is Accredited every five years. Agencies also participate in a mid-term evaluation as an interim measure ensuring adherence to national standards.
The process is very intense and worthwhile. It took a great deal of work and planning from all staff and the Board of Directors says Lynn Clancy-Leenaars (Executive Director)
”This Accreditation program is critical as we move forward in our efforts to reach and support more children. The program provides the local agency with the information and assurance they need to know that they are doing a good job and that they are doing the right things,” states Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. “The national strategic plan has outlined an ambitious goal of serving 100,000 children by 2013; our Accreditation program has a direct and positive impact towards achieving the strategic goal.”
BBBS of Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincolnhas been serving community for more than 35 years. It is committed to serving children and youth by providing them with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers. They are currently serving more than 100 children.
We congratulate BBBS of Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln in achieving their accreditation
Want to be a part of something BIG?
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month across Canada. Join us
throughout the month of September to find out how becoming a Big Brother or
Big Sister can make a difference in the life of a child in your community.
Who are the Little Brothers and Little Sisters?
They’re great kids anxiously waiting to have fun with someone like you. Their
ages range from 6 to 18, and all are excited to be a part of this program. If you
ever wanted to be a kid again, your Little Brother or Little Sister will be happy
to help you out. That’s the magic of the program—you learn from each other.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara
Monday, September 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Community Room, Welland City Hall
60 East Main Street, Welland (905) 735-0570 www.bbbsinniagara.ca
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Catharines, Thorold & District
Thursday September 14th 428 Niagara Street, St. Catharines. Bring a Friend! Open House Barbecue—5:30-7:30 p.m. (905) 646-3230 www.bbbsmentors.ca
Niagara Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters
Tuesday, September 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m. MacBain Community Centre
7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls (905) 357-5454
www.niagarafallsmentors.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln
Wednesday, September 27th, 7-9 p.m. 18 Ontario Street, Grimsby (905) 945-9353
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Fort Erie
In-School Mentor Breakfast Friday, September 29th, XXXX a.m. St. George Catholic School, 3800 Wellington Road, Crystal Beach
(905) 871-8836 www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/forterie
Sponsored by
Wills Chevy Showdown
A Hotrod Success
A packed house enjoyed the sun, the food and the spectacular cars on Saturday August 12th 2006.
The Big Brother Big Sister board members on the BBQ aquitted themselves with style and sold out the teriffic sausages from Lakeside Meats.
Overall the event raised $2459.00 Way to go car enthusiasts
The event brought out all kinds of car fans
