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# Beaver Valley Outreach

Making Good Things Happen

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## Posts

- [Walking Through the Fire Film Screening](https://bvo.ca/2025/08/28/walking-through-the-fire-film-screening/) - As part of our Strategic Plan, BVO is proud to partner with Blue Mountains Public Library and Amnesty International to bring this film screening to our community.
- [BVO Expanding Thornbury Community Gardens](https://bvo.ca/2021/02/23/bvo-expanding-thornbury-community-gardens-2/) - We are hoping to add ten more raised garden beds to our Thornbury Community Gardens located at Beaver Valley Community Centre. The Community Gardens have 21 rental garden beds, 3 community garden beds, and a perimeter garden that grows pollinator-friendly plants and edible perennials. The 3 garden beds are designated for the community to grow
- [Join Our Board of Directors](https://bvo.ca/2024/12/09/join-our-board-of-directors/) - Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are a grass-roots, charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, seniors, youth, and individuals through impactful programs and services.We’re looking for dynamic, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you’ll play a vital role in shaping
- [BVO Making Good Things Happen Awards](https://bvo.ca/2023/10/18/bvo-40th-anniversary-awards/) - You or your group could win $1,000 for your community service in 2023!On the occasion of our 40th Anniversary in 2023, BVO is pleased to announce its “Making Good Things Happen” Awards to recognize individuals or groups who have made a positive impact in The Blue Mountains. BVO will be presenting four $1,000 awards, one
- [Beaver Valley Outreach Kids Club returns this fall](https://bvo.ca/2023/08/25/beaver-valley-outreach-kids-club-returns-this-fall/) - Program starting in September can accommodate up to 45 children per day. NEWS RELEASE BEAVER VALLEY OUTREACH Original Article: Collingwood Today Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) is pleased to announce the return of its popular Kids Club program this fall. It is set to resume in September as an after-school-only program with three staff ready to
- [Fresh sand in sandboxes at Preschool! ](https://bvo.ca/2023/07/11/fresh-sand-in-sandboxes-at-preschool/) - A big Thank You to 13 Forty Landscape Supplies for donating the sand and Bay-Mount Service for delivery and installation!
- [BVO Found Treasures: A Unique and Special Day!](https://bvo.ca/2023/03/20/bvo-found-treasures-a-unique-and-special-day/) - BVO is celebrating its 40 th Anniversary this year. On February 12, BVO we started the celebrations with our show-and-tell “Found Treasures” event at the Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg. The community was asked to drop in and share a story, a photo, or a unique item that they purchased from our Treasure Shop in
- [Rewarding Good Things](https://bvo.ca/2023/05/16/rewarding-good-things/) - NEWS RELEASE Rewarding “Good Things” BVO Announces 40th Anniversary Awards The Blue Mountains, May 11, 2023 – On the occasion of its 40th Anniversary in 2023, Beaver Valley Outreach is pleased to announce its “Making Good Things Happen” awards program to recognize individuals or groups who have made a positive impact in The Blue Mountains.
- [We're Looking for New Volunteers](https://bvo.ca/2021/07/28/were-looking-for-new-volunteers/) - As with many organizations and businesses across Canada, COVID-19 seriously disrupted operations and revenue flow for Beaver Valley Outreach. Most impacted was our Treasure Shop, the economic engine of our organization. Prior to the pandemic, the thrift store was generating more than 33% of BVO’s annual income. In 2020, that figure dropped by half to
- [What Goes Around…](https://bvo.ca/2022/08/29/circular-economy/) - Mountain Life, August 1, 2022: Blue Mountains–area charity embodies the Circular Economy.
- [“Bottles for BVO” Booming](https://bvo.ca/2022/01/26/bottles-for-bvo/) - The Blue Mountains, January 26, 2022 — Bottles for BVO, a program from Beaver Valley Outreach that collects empty wine, liquor, and beer bottles and cans in the community to raise money for its programs and services, recently celebrated a milestone. In 2021, the organization diverted 165,000 bottles and cans from the landfill, collecting a
- [Holiday Hampers](https://bvo.ca/2021/11/26/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. Cash and gift card donations help us in this effort. Most Requested Gift Cards: Walmart Canadian Tire Winners Mark’s Work Wearhouse Home Hardware Sport Chek Cineplex Local Gas Stations Local Toy/Educational
- [Come Out and Support BVO in Thornbury This Weekend!](https://bvo.ca/2021/08/18/support-bvo-in-thornbury-this-weekend/) - Two community events will take place in Thornbury to raise funds for BVO the weekend of August 21 and 22. On Saturday August 21, it’s the annual Thornbury Clear Choice Pools & Spas Charity BBQ, from 11 am to 2 pm at 4 Arthur St.Great food + Kamado Joe cooking demonstration. Plant-based options available.Rain or
- [Paramedic Services Food Drive May 23-29 at Foodland to Support BVO's "Good Food on Tables" Program](https://bvo.ca/2021/05/21/paramedic-services-food-drive-may-23-29-at-foodland-to-support-bvos-good-food-on-tables-program/) - When you shop at Foodland Thornbury May 23-29, please buy a Virtual Grocery Bag to help us help those in need in our community with their grocery purchases.
- [National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24](https://bvo.ca/2021/04/19/national-volunteer-week-april-18-24/) - BVO provides many programs that need our volunteers. Based on the theme of this week (the value of one, the power of many), here is a tribute to all of our volunteers. The value of one person delivering groceries to Preschool The power of many people donating to BVO’s Food Cubby The value of one
- [BVO, Preschool Closed Due to Grey Bruce Critical Threshold Order](https://bvo.ca/2021/04/15/bvo-preschool-closed-due-to-grey-bruce-critical-threshold-order/) - Beaver Valley Outreach will be closed Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16, 2021 due to Grey Bruce Health Unit asking everyone to across Grey Bruce to stay home for the next 48 hours. Preschool will be closed Friday, April 16, 2021. Please see notice below...Grey Bruce Health Unit11h · The current province-wide stay-at-home order
- [We're Full of Beans!](https://bvo.ca/2021/02/26/were-full-of-beans/) - Yes, the Emergency Needs Food Cubby at Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) has lots of beans - and pasta, coffee and tea. Ours is a very generous community - thank you! BVO doesn’t have a traditional food bank because we really don’t believe that is the best way to help people with the issue of food
- [We're Accepting Donations Again!](https://bvo.ca/2021/02/23/were-accepting-donations-again/)
- [Treasure Shop Reopens!](https://bvo.ca/2021/03/12/treasure-shop-reopens/)
- [Program/Service Update](https://bvo.ca/2021/03/30/program-service-update/)
- [Bottles for BVO Tops $15,000. That's the Spirit!](https://bvo.ca/2021/02/23/bottles-for-bvo-tops-15000-thats-the-spirit/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://bvo.ca/) - Donation Update: Please hold donation items until Thursday, September 10. Thank you for your understanding! Making good things happen in our community! Since 1983 Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Treasure Shop HoursMonday: Closed | Tuesday: 10 – 5 p.m.|Wednesday: 10 – 5 p.m.|Thursday: 12 – 6 p.m.|Friday: Closed|Saturday: 10 – 3 p.m. Children
- [Meet Our People](https://bvo.ca/meet-our-people/) - Meet Our People Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop BVO Staff Allison Rivard Preschool Catherine Sholtz Office Manager/HR Administrator Erica Geddis Preschool Jennifer Miller Preschool Coordinator Sherrie Lee Preschool Coordinator Carolyn Letourneau Executive Director Tara Gascho-HolmesTreasure Shop Manager Laura McCauslandAccounting Administrator Board of Directors Lynn KeaysBoard Chair Cathy InnesDirector Karen
- [Advocacy](https://bvo.ca/advocacy-initiatives/) - ADVOCACY Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Advocacy Initiatives BVO is committed to listening to our community and helping bring important issues and community needs forward. Through research, community engagement, partnerships, and conversations with decision-makers, we help ensure local voices are heard and considered. Explore our advocacy initiatives and see how community
- [BVO Publications](https://bvo.ca/bvo-publications/) - bvo publications Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop BVO Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Our Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for BVO’s priorities, goals, and direction as we continue responding to the evolving needs of our community. It reflects our commitment to strengthening programs and services, building meaningful connections, and creating lasting
- [EarlyOn / Baby Group](https://bvo.ca/early-on-baby-group/) - EarlyOn Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Treasure Shop Community Seniors We are a welcoming, accessible, and supportive space where children (birth to six years of age) and their parents or caregivers can play and learn together through high-quality programs.We offer a wide range of FREE, play- and inquiry-based learning experiences for families, including literacy
- [BVO Podcast](https://bvo.ca/bvo-podcast/) - BVO Podcast Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop BVO Podcast Listen in and connect with the people, programs, and stories that shape Beaver Valley Outreach and our community. BVO Podcast features conversations with staff, volunteers, partners, and community members, sharing experiences, helpful information, and local initiatives that make a difference. Explore our
- [Join Our Team](https://bvo.ca/join-our-team/) - Join Our Team Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Join Our Board of Directors Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are a grass-roots, charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, seniors, youth, and individuals through impactful programs and services.We’re looking for dynamic,
- [Job Opportunities](https://bvo.ca/job-employment-new/) - Join Our Team Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Employment BVO is currently hiring the following: Supply Staff for BVO Preschool & Kids Club After School Program The successful applicant will be responsible for, but not limited to:Supervising children and promoting their development in all areasWorking as part of a
- [Join Our Board New](https://bvo.ca/join-our-board-new/) - Join Our Team Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Join Our Board of Directors Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are a grass-roots, charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, seniors, youth, and individuals through impactful programs and services.We’re looking for dynamic,
- [BVO Contact](https://bvo.ca/bvo-new-contact/) - Contact Us Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Contact Us Administrative Office Hours:Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 519-599-2577 Email: info@bvo.ca Please contact us to schedule an appointment. Phone: 519-599-2577 ext.121 Email: executivedir@bvo.ca ChristineBlue Mountains Resident Thank you for helping us and for making a very difficult part
- [Help Others](https://bvo.ca/help-others/) - Help Others Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Volunteer With Us We are powered by people who care – neighbours, students, professionals, retirees, first-timers, and lifelong volunteers! On behalf of our volunteer Board of Directors and our Staff, we wish to thank all our volunteers for your interest in and
- [About](https://bvo.ca/about/) - Who We Are and What We Do Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Mission Statement Beaver Valley Outreach is a charitable, community-based organization of staff and volunteers that provides quality programs and services to enhance the social, economic and environmental well-being of people in our community. Vision Statement Our vision
- [Blog](https://bvo.ca/blog/) - BVO News Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Walking Through the Fire Film Screening As part of our Strategic Plan, BVO is proud to partner with Blue Mountains Public Library and Amnesty International to bring this film screening to our community. Read More » August 28, 2025 Join Our Board
- [Contact](https://bvo.ca/contact/) - Contact Us Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Contact Us Administrative Office Hours:Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 519-599-2577 Email: info@bvo.ca Please contact us to schedule an appointment. Phone: 519-599-2577 ext.121 Email: executivedir@bvo.ca ChristineBlue Mountains Resident Thank you for helping us and for making a very difficult part
- [Families](https://bvo.ca/families/) - Children & Families Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Seniors Community Treasure Shop Children & Families Programs Breakfast Club Recreational Funding Community Emergency Services Information & Referral Good Food Box Christmas Hampers Thornbury Community Gardens Emergency Services BVO provides emergency help with food, clothing, shelter and transportation. All requests are handled on a completely
- [Youth](https://bvo.ca/youth/) - Youth Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Seniors Connecting youth, families, and our community through programs, leadership, creativity, and support.Whether you are looking to join an event, apply for funding, or partner with us – this is your hub. At Beaver Valley Outreach, youth aren’t just participants – you are helpers, leaders, creators,
- [Treasure Shop](https://bvo.ca/treasure-shop/) - Treasure Shop Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Seniors Reduce - Recycle - Repurpose Treasure Shop Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 - 5 p.m* *Extended hours Wednesday: 10 - 5 p.m* *Extended hours Thursday: 12 - 6 p.m Friday: Closed Saturday: 10 - 3 p.m Did you know that through BVO’s collective
- [Community](https://bvo.ca/community/) - Community Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Seniors Treasure Shop BVO Community Engagement Fund Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) has created a Community Engagement Fund to support projects and initiatives that enrich the lives of residents in the Town of The Blue Mountains. We believe that investing in local ideas and community-led initiatives helps
- [Breakfast Club](https://bvo.ca/breakfast-club/) - Breakfast Club Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Treasure Shop Community Seniors Breakfast Club Kids who eat well, learn well! Children enjoy a yummy and nutritious breakfast at school prepared by BVO volunteers. Ages All children K-8 Fees Free! Just show up & sign in Dates 8:30-8:50 am on School Days You can help!
- [Seniors](https://bvo.ca/seniors/) - Seniors Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Events Calendar This is a free service for seniors, caregivers and everyone concerned and interested in matters involving seniors in our community. Call 519-599-2577 ext.126. during office hours (9:AM-5:00PM). Outside of office hours leave a message and your call will be returned promptly, usually
- [BVO Preschool](https://bvo.ca/bvo-preschool/) - BVO Preschool Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Treasure Shop Community Seniors BVO Preschool in Thornbury is a non-profit Daycare run under the umbrella of Beaver Valley Outreach. We offer licensed childcare spaces for children 18 months – 5 years old. Our program is facilitated by Registered Early Childhood Educators and governed by Child
- [Summer Day Camp](https://bvo.ca/summer-day-camp/) - Summer Fun Day Camp Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Treasure Shop Community Seniors We are a summer school age recreational program. We provide a variety of opportunities for play and structured activities throughout the day.Priority is for working parents whose primary residence is in the Town of the Blue Mountains.We mainly book by
- [Kids Club](https://bvo.ca/kids-club/) - Kids Club Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Treasure Shop Community Seniors Kids Club Kids Club is a before and after school program for school aged children. We provide daily activities and relationships that offer opportunities for the development and growth of each child in the following areas: physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. This
- [Recreational Funding](https://bvo.ca/recreational-funding/) - Children & Youth Recreational Funding Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Children & Youth Recreational Funding BVO offers financial support to qualifying families in the Town of the Blue Mountains to help cover the costs of a wide range of activities (sports, camp, art…) for children and youth up to
- [Christmas at BVO](https://bvo.ca/christmas-at-bvo/) - Christmas at BVO Donate Online Why Donate? Who Is BVO? Children Community Treasure Shop Christmas At BVO Christmas Hampers include gifts, clothing, festive foods and treats for people in our community who may need assistance and support over the Christmas holidays. Donations of food, gift cards, clothing and toys are assembled and hampers are prepared
- [2023 BVO Anniversary Events](https://bvo.ca/2023-bvo-anniversary-events/) - 2023 Events *Some dates, times and details are still to be confirmed. Please check back for updates. January 19 Official Anniversary Launch & Flag-Raising Place: BVO When : January 19 at 12 noon February 12 BVO Best Treasures Place: Marsh Street Centre Time : 10 am - 2 pm Event Details & Images March BVO
- [BVO Experiences](https://bvo.ca/bvo-experiences/) - BVO Experiences Community feedback I hope to continue supporting BVO, and I’m always thinking of ideas to do so. Instead of just asking for money, my teammates and I like to be creative, like the BVO Challenge and a ski sale that creates some excitement and benefit. Duncan, Georgian Peaks Ski Club With his teammates,
- [Celebrating 40 years](https://bvo.ca/celebrating-40-years/) - We're Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary in 2023! Proud to receive The Blue Mountains Outstanding Community Group Award 2023 The Heart of Our Community Since 1983! Join us as we celebrate 40 years of making good things happen in The Blue Mountains community.Click on the links below, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and watch the
- [BVO History](https://bvo.ca/bvo-history/) - Our History 1983-2023 The evolution of Beaver Valley Outreach can best be described as “organic”. Through the years, we have been guided by visionaries who looked ahead and created a path for the organization. They have identified gaps in social services, initiated programs to meet community needs, and secured funding through grants and innovative fundraising.
- [Food](https://bvo.ca/food/) - good food box Donate Online Why Donate? Who Is BVO? Children Community Treasure Shop GOOD FOOD BOX Good food for good value! This monthly fruit and vegetable buying cooperative makes healthy food available at a very reasonable cost for anyone in The Town of Blue Mountains community. This service runs September – June. Please find
- [Winter Day Camp](https://bvo.ca/winter-day-camp/) - Winter Fun Day Camp Who Is BVO? Why Donate? Donate Online Children Community Treasure Shop Winter Fun Day Camp Winter Camp will run March 16-20, 2020, please sign up on-line. This is a pre-paid program.Click here to register. Cost: $32.00 day Dates: Please call for details Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre Contact: Sherrie Lee Phone:
- [Terms of Service](https://bvo.ca/terms-of-service/) - Terms of Service 1. TermsBy accessing the website at https://bvo.ca/, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms of service, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing
- [Privacy Policy](https://bvo.ca/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Your privacy is important to us. It is Beaver Valley Outreach’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://bvo.ca/, and other sites we own and operate.We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide a service to you. We collect it
- [Information](https://bvo.ca/information/) - Information Donate Online Why Donate? Who Is BVO? Children Community Treasure Shop Information and Referral BVO provides community and social services information and referral as necessary, but we encourage families and individuals to call 211 to find the services they need. When you dial the 211 hotline, you are connected with a Certified Information and Referral
- [Get Your Youth Engaged](https://bvo.ca/get-your-youth-engaged/) - Get Your Youth Engaged Donate Online Why Donate? Who Is BVO? Children Community Treasure Shop Youth Engagement Youth are important to BVO, and we want to make sure that young people have a voice. BVO is working to support youth in the Town of The Blue Mountains in a variety of ways: Recreational Funding You
- [Youth and Children Programs](https://bvo.ca/youth-and-children-programs/) - Youth and Children Programs Donate Online Why Donate? Who Is BVO? Treasure Shop Community Seniors Children's Programs EarlyON / Baby Group BVO Preschool Kids Club Breakfast Club BVO Summer Fun Day Camp BVO Winter Fun Day Camp Winter Camp will run March 16-20, 2020, please sign up on-line. This is a pre -paid program.For more information,