Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George is pleased to facilitate an exciting program offered by the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families, Jump Start. Jump Start is a community-based charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in physical activities such as, hockey, dance, soccer, swimming and many others; for more information visit www.canadiantire.ca/jumpstart/. You will no longer be getting letters/application form in the mail, you can come down to the office and pick up an application or Click here to download.

Eligible children and youth do not have to be participants in our mentoring programs in order to be eligible, all funds are allocated on a first come first serve basis, funding is limited.  Children and youth between the ages of 4-18 are available for funding to participate in one physical activity to the maximum of $250 annually, anything over this amount is the responsibility of the parent.

CURRENT SESSION (FALL/WINTER):FUNDING ALLOTTED

 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER SESSION STARTING JANUARY 15th 2011.

In order to be a recipient of Jump Start funding you must:

1)    Complete enclosed application form, ensure organization is willing to accept Jumpstart funding

2)    Return to our office via mail or drop off

3)    Funds allocated based on first come first served

4)    Once you received a call from us, you need to register your child in requested sport activity and bring the invoice with exact amount back to the office

5)    Upon approval the organization will be paid directly

Please contact Karrie Johnston, Administrative Coordinator at 250.563.7410 or click here if you have any questions or concerns.