Who We Are and What We Do
Beaver Valley Outreach is a grass-roots, charitable organization with programs and services to enhance the lives of children, families, seniors, youth and individuals in The Blue Mountains.
Volunteer, Participate, Donate
Supporting The Blue Mountains Community
Beaver Valley Outreach, began in 1983 as a small group of community-minded women working out of a residential basement to distribute warm clothing and hampers to people in need. Over the years, BVO has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, more than 150 volunteers, working with a small staff and a hands-on Board of Directors, generously offer their time and talents to deliver vital programs and services to families, children, youth and seniors in the community.
Beaver Valley Outreach is a well-known and respected charitable organization in The Blue Mountains, touching the lives of many people in the community. Counting volunteers, program participants and partners, it is estimated that 2 out of 3 households have some connection to BVO.
Donate
Your generous donations help fund BVO's numerous programs.
Volunteer
We have over 150 volunteers who give their time to Beaver Valley Outreach.
Treasure Shop
BVO Treasure Shop is stocked entirely with generously donated items.
BVO’s Emergency Services are available through our Administration Office Monday – Thursday ( 9 – 4 p.m.) and closed to the public on Fridays. We encourage people needing to access our Emergency Services to call or email us in advance: 519-599-2577 ext 121, 122 | admin@bvo.ca
For details on our programs/services please go to the page you are looking for.
Treasure Shop Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday: 2 – 6 p.m.
BVO is grateful for the support of our community partners, donors and friends. We are also grateful to our staff and volunteers, who enable us to continue “making good things happen in our community”.
Thank you for your donations of funds and goods. Your support allows us to continue offering vital programs and services in our community.
Donating to BVO is easy:
- Online: click here to donate!
- E-transfer: send to payment@bvo.ca
- By cheque: mail to BVO, P.O. Box 599, Thornbury, Ontario N0H 2P0
- Consider a monthly monetary donation or In Memoriam donation
- Drop off your gently used donated goods to our Treasure Shop at BVO, 54 King Street East, Thornbury
Find Your Perfect Treasure
The Treasure Shop is run by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers who will be only too pleased to help you find whatever treasure you might be looking for! We provide recycled clothing, quality housewares, books, shoes/purses, great jewelry and toys at very reasonable prices. For best selection, please visit us often.
What's In The News?
What Goes Around…
Mountain Life, August 1, 2022: Blue Mountains–area charity embodies the Circular Economy.
“Bottles for BVO” Booming
The Blue Mountains, January 26, 2022 — Bottles for BVO, a program from Beaver Valley Outreach that collects empty wine, liquor, and beer bottles and
Holiday Hampers
Help us support local families and individuals during the Holiday Season. Our Holiday Hamper program helps local households with gift cards, essentials & fresh food.
