PAUL GILL MEMORIAL SUBSIDY FUND
presented by:
Their Opportunity, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville & The Paul Gill Memorial Fund
We are excited to announce that Their Opportunity and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville are working together to ensure local children and youth will have equal access to sports and recreation through the PAUL GILL MEMORIAL FUND. Through this collaboration, youth will be able to access a wide range of services designed to eliminate barriers to participation, including individualized support from a caseworker, financial support in the form of subsidies, and access to sports equipment, transportation, and life-changing mentoring relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
financial requirements
To qualify for a sports subsidy for your child/children, families must fall within the financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low income measure (LIM) thresholds by income source and household size
The following is required prior to submitting your application.
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Your contact information (name, postal code, telephone number, and email address)
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The first name, last name, gender, school and date of birth of your child
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Contact information of the sport or recreation league/club that you have enrolled your child in. This includes the start/end dates, the length of the program, name of the league/club, a league/club representatives name and email or phone number.
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The amount of support you are requesting from Their Opportunity
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Financial Proof Requirement: The most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA) available through Canada Revenue Agency OR you must submit your 3 most recent & consecutive paystubs is required.
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*For more information on how to obtain your NOA please check out this link from Canada Revenue
our giveback program
Their Opportunity hosts a unique Giveback Program where children who receive a sport subsidies or participates in one of our core sport for development programs are asked to “pay it forward” within their community through volunteerism.
​We believe in creating a cycle of generosity as we continue to build healthier communities through active youth.
subsidy application
ABOUT (Uncle) Paul Gill
Paul Stewart Gill, born and raised in Brockville Ontario, Paul was deeply devoted to his beloved wife, Glenna, and their four sons (Randy, Ryan, Rob and Reilly). His life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, care, and dedication to his family and the entire community.
Paul's gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to his family and community have left an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be remembered as a pillar of strength, love, and compassion. He will also be remembered as the person who so many people would say they were inspired to fish because of him. We hope that this derby will inspire the next generation to carry on Paul’s passion for fishing, the love of the outdoors and his love for all people.
Paul (Dad), you may have cast your final line on this earth, but the ripples of your love, kindness, and wisdom continue to touch us all. You taught us to fish for the joys in life, to reel in our dreams, and to release our fears.
“The true measure of a man is how he treats
those who can do nothing for him.”
Our husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather lived this every day.
P.S. – Hey kids; don’t be like Uncle Paul and not learn how to swim. :)