Big Brothers Big Sisters Carleton York blown away by generosity
Three organizers of 100 Women Who Care River Valley Chapter made Big Brothers Big Sisters Carleton York Board Chair Kippy Taylor squeal in surprise when they revealed the total amount from their November event.
“Thanks to an anonymous donor, our evening total of $18,150 was significantly higher,” said organizer Kerry Culberson.
She and committee members Debbi Graham and Laura Cook were on hand to present the $38,150 cheque to Kippy Taylor.
“I can’t believe this!” she said, grinning ear to ear.
At the Nov. 8 event, women heard presentations from three charities. Those in attendance brought signed cheques for at least $100.
After the presentations, the women voted, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Carleton York was the winner.
“This is amazing,” said Taylor, beaming after being told of the final tally.
“We help kids from Nackawic to Upper Kent, and are compltely self supporting, which means we have to rais all the money ourselves to pay for programming, and rent. This money will be put to very good use. The generosity is overwhelming.”
Currently, the organization has 37 matches, with 19 children on the waiting list.
The organization’s mandate also includes a ‘comfort fund’ which recently helped pay for dental work (thanks to the generosity of a local dentist) for a low-income family with a child in their program.
“Mentorship changes lives,” said Taylor. “We see it every day.”
