Help ensure local kids have the chance to reach their full potential

In Canada, it is estimated that 10-20% of youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder. Young people are more likely to face poverty, identity-based discrimination, and social exclusion.Big Brothers Big Sisters supports these youth by providing them with the essential support and guidance of a mentor.Youth with mentors are more likely to do better in school, find work, and give back to society.

These supportive relationships are especially impactful for youth who experience adversity.Our programs have expanded over the years to include Community Based Mentoring, In-School Mentoring, Corporate Mentoring, Full Circle Mentoring, Game On and Go Girls!

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been serving the region of Wood Buffalo since 1979, serving over 150 children and youth each year. With the unique challenges our region has been facing,we have an increased need for additional programming and mentoring that would allow us the help even more children.

Our annual Wine Auction is key to our fundraising success, allowing us the ability to expand our programming and give children and youth the mentoring they need to become successful and productive adults.By becoming a sponsor of winespiration the 11th Annual SMS Equipment Wine Auction, your organization will be recognized as a key component of the success of the event and a pillar for helping us fulfill our role as mentors and stewards to youth in our region.

Showcase your corporate involvement by raising a glass in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo and helping children and youth in our region achieve their dreams and reach their potential.On Saturday, September 19th, the wine auction returns to the Shell Place Grand Ballroom. Back this year - Our Tasting Room, a unique opportunity for our guests to taste exclusive vintages.This experience will be part of the main event to guests who have pre purchased a Tasting Room ticket- limited tickets available! The auction itself boasts some of the most exciting and highly sought after wine and spirits for guests to bid on that evening which we spend the entire year procuring.

For more information on how you can become involved with the WINE AUCTION or Big Brothers Big Sisters,please contact us at 780.791.2447 or i[email protected].