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The Ripple Effect: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa Is running toward a more empowered youth

The Ripple Effect: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa Is running toward a more empowered youth

by Beat Studios | May 14, 2025 | News

Written by Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend “That’s what makes this work so meaningful to me…the ripple effect. Mentorship doesn’t have to be lifelong to be life-changing. Seeing those small moments of connection, trust, and growth reminds me every day why this cause...

Thrive’s Free Shop Day Brings Support, Dignity, and Style to Over 80 Families in Ottawa

by Beat Studios | May 9, 2025 | News

Ottawa, ON – May 9th, 2025 On Sunday, April 27th, Thrive Select Thrift transformed into more than just a thrift store—it became a place of hope, empowerment, and connection for 81 families and individuals in need across Ottawa. During Thrive’s Free Shop Day, attendees...
Mentor of the Month, Trisha – You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Make a Difference.

Mentor of the Month, Trisha – You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Make a Difference.

by Beat Studios | May 9, 2025 | News

For Trisha, becoming a mentor wasn’t a single moment—it was a gradual realization shaped by the many adults who guided her own childhood. “So many adults were involved in my life as a child; at some point I realized I had learned from each of them,” she shares. “Not...

Thrive Select Thrift Hosts Free Shop Day in Celebration of National Pay It Forward Day

by Beat Studios | Apr 10, 2025 | News

Ottawa, ON — April 10, 2025 — Thrive Select Thrift announces its Free Shop Day on April 27th in honour of National Pay It Forward Day. This initiative will provide individuals in need with an opportunity to shop for clothing at no cost, in the spirit of generosity and...

Thrive Select Thrift Hosts “Celebrity Closet” Event to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa

by Beat Studios | Apr 7, 2025 | News

Ottawa, ON—April 7, 2025—Thrive Select Thrift is hosting a Celebrity Closet event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at its Emerald Plaza location. The event will feature a curated selection of clothing and accessories donated by local...
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