Outreach programs and services for the community * information and referral service for a wide range of needs

Christmas Hampers - 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 by a group of BVO volunteers. Please not that BVO is only able to accept applications from families or individuals who reside in The Town of the Blue Mountains/Thornbury/Clarksburg. The names and addresses of all applicants are only known to our Executive Director. 

Donate cash, gift cards, toys and other goods to help us make good things happen for families and individuals in our community during the Holiday Season. *contact Carolyn Letourneau, Executive Director, 519-599-2577 ext. 121

Emergency Assistance - Provides emergency help with food, clothing, and other unique emergency situations. All requests are handled individually in a completely confidential manner. By appointment during our regular office hours  *contact Carolyn Letourneau, 519-599-2577 ext 121

Free Tax Preparation Clinic - Offered under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program through Revenue Canada * by appointment

Good Food Box - Monthly fruit and vegetable buying cooperative makes healthy food available at a reasonable cost * contact Janice Forbes, 519-599-2577 ext 125

Treasure Shop - Quality used clothing and house wares * donations accepted * shop hours: Tue, Wed, 10am-3pm * Thurs, 12 pm-6 pm * Sat 10am-3pm

Seniors Programs - Education and information for seniors and caregivers and anyone else concerned about matters involving seniors in our community. * contact Pamela McDermid, 519-599-2577 ext 126, email seniors@bvo.ca

Child and Youth Programs

• Kids Club - After-school program at Beaver Valley Community School * PD Day programs * contact Jennifer or Sherrie at 226-668-2920, kidsclub@bvo.ca
• Breakfast Club - For students attending Beaver Valley Community School * prepared by Beaver Valley Outreach volunteers for students * contact Janice at 519-599-2577 ext 125
• Summer Fun Day Camp - Children 4-12 years at Beaver Valley Arena * contact Sherrie Lee 519-599-2190, daycamp@bvo.ca
• Recreational Funding - Funding for dependent children up to 18 years, living at home * contact Carolyn Letourneau, 519-599-2577 ext 121
• Georgian Bay Youth Roots - Works with community partners to promote positive youth development, contact Youth Coordinator @ youth@bvo.ca or Youth Engagement Coordinator @ youthengagement@bvo.ca
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre- Child and parent programs, support, links, resources and information * Baby Group and children up to 6 years *contact earlyon@bvo.ca

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• BVO Preschool 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 Care and Early Years Act, 2014. We offer a play-based learning which complements Ontario's Full Day Every Day Learning. At BVO Preschool, your child's needs are met in a safe, nurturing, environment with lots of age appropriate activities.