September 2, 2026 Meeting
Another $10,000 Going Back Into Our Community
Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Farmhouse for another great Guys That Give meeting. It was fantastic to see new faces alongside many long-standing members, with a strong turnout and another evening focused on supporting organizations doing meaningful work in our community.
With this meeting’s donation, Guys That Give will reach approximately $480,000 donated to local charities.
Charity Presentations
- Clean Up Barrie
- Canadian Musicians Co-operative
- CMHA
Charity Awarded :
Canadian Musicians Co-operative
$10,000 community donation.
Member Contributions
Members who have not yet submitted their contribution are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Contributions can be made online through Guys That Give, by cheque, or members can choose to make their contribution for the entire year in a single payment. Members who would like charitable tax receipts should also ensure their contact information is up to date, where receipts are available from registered charity recipients.
Next Meeting Charity Nominations
Three members in attendance were randomly selected to choose charities for consideration at the next meeting:
- Jaret McLaren
- John Weber
- Michael Caven
Members must be present at the meeting to have their name drawn.
Previous Donation Impact
Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Following a previous Guys That Give donation, the Georgian Triangle Humane Society shared an update demonstrating just how quickly the contribution was put to work.
Shortly after receiving the donation, the organization responded to escalating northern wildfires by helping transport animals to safety. Across three separate transfers, 32 animals were rescued and brought to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society for medical treatment, foster care, recovery, and adoption support.
Nala & Her Puppies
Nala arrived with four three-week-old puppies requiring safety and medical care. The family was placed into foster care, where the puppies were able to grow and recover before each found a permanent home. Nala later found a family of her own as well.
Winston
Winston arrived after suffering serious injuries from a dog attack, including damage to his eyelid, face, tail, and teeth.
After surgeries, medication, infection treatment, and extensive foster care, Winston recovered and was ultimately adopted by the Dog Care Coordinator who had helped him through his rehabilitation.
Sausage
Sausage was discovered alone at approximately six weeks old with a badly broken leg while wildfires were nearby.
After being rescued and transferred to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, he recovered in foster care and was successfully adopted with his leg healed.
Where the Donation Went
The donation helped fund essential care including:
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Microchipping
- Vaccinations
- Parasite control
- Dental surgeries
- Medication
- Food
- Veterinary care
- Foster support
The organization emphasized that the Guys That Give contribution gave them the ability to respond immediately when animals urgently needed help.
A Message From Georgian Triangle Humane Society
“You didn’t just give us money—you gave us the ability to say yes when animals needed us most.”
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society shared its appreciation for the trust Guys That Give members placed in the organization and the impact the contribution has already created.
Thank You
Thank you to The Farmhouse for the food and hospitality, and to Tony King and Michael Caven for providing the evening’s prize giveaways.