On June 20, 2012, the Cornwall and District Real Estate Board held their annual golf tournament. Approximately 40 REALTORS® were on-site to work on their swing and help local kids while doing it. Thanks to the Board, its members, and Scotiabank, who matched funds raised by the Board, $10,000 was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cornwall and District.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a charitable organization dedicated to helping children growing up in primarily lone parent families to achieve their full potential through mentoring programs with caring responsible adult volunteers.
BBBS is a cause that is close to REALTOR® and committee member Janette Sullivan’s heart. She is a former Big Sister herself! “It is a great organization,” she affirms.
REALTORS® in Cornwall can be proud that their contribution will be making a big difference in the lives of local kids that need support.
“The impact of a donation of $10,000 is simple: we are going to be able to match even more kids in the counties with a mentor,” explains Amanda Brisson, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall. “There are currently 105 kids on a waiting list for services with our agency. This money will go a long way to getting them matched. We are so happy that we are the recipients of this donation.”
Pictured: Johanna Murray, Executive Officer for the Cornwall and District Real Estate Board, Janette Sullivan, committee member, Rob Juhasz, Tournament Chair, Amanda Brisson, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Joanne Ouellette, Mobile Mortgage Specialist for Scotiabank.
