Guys That Give: How 100+ Local Men Are Quietly Transforming Simcoe County
There’s something powerful about a simple idea done consistently.
Four times a year.
One room.
Roughly 100 local men.
Each writing a cheque for $101.
And by the end of the night?
A local charity walks out with $10,000.
That’s the story of Guys That Give — a hyper-local grassroots collective that has now donated over $440,000 to charities right here in our community. With the most recent meeting, that number will officially pass $450,000.
No gala.
No long campaign.
No complicated structure.
Just people showing up.
And giving.
How Guys That Give Works
The format is simple — and that’s the brilliance of it.
At each quarterly meeting:
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Three members each nominate a local charity.
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Those charities present their cause and a specific use for the $10,000.
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The charities leave the room.
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Members vote.
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Votes are counted.
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The winner is announced that night.
Every member commits to $101 per meeting.
That guarantees at least $10,000 goes directly to a local cause.
Sometimes more.
If attendance pushes the total above the $10,000 threshold, the surplus often goes to the runner-up.
No red tape.
No overhead layers.
Just direct impact.
The Most Recent Meeting
At the latest gathering, members heard from:
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Hope Barrie
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Christmas Cheer
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Barrie Families Unite
After the vote, Barrie Families Unite received the majority.
Once all member contributions are collected, that $101 multiplied across the room becomes another $10,000 investment back into Simcoe County.
And with this round?
Total donations will surpass $450,000.
That’s local generosity in action.
Why This Model Works
It works because it’s:
Simple.
Time-efficient.
Accountable.
Transparent.
And hyper-local.
Every dollar stays in the community.
Every charity must present a clear use case.
Every member has a vote.
There’s no pressure. No fundraising sales pitch. No ongoing volunteer obligation.
Just four nights a year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guys That Give
How much does it cost to join?
Each member commits to donating $101 per quarterly meeting.
That’s $404 per year.
Do members have to attend every meeting?
Attendance is encouraged but flexibility exists. The goal is participation and impact.
Where does the money go?
To local charities serving Simcoe County. Each recipient must present a specific plan for how the $10,000 will be used.
How are charities selected?
Members nominate charities. Three are drawn to present. Members vote anonymously.
How much has been donated so far?
Over $440,000 — and with the most recent meeting, the total will exceed $450,000.
Why This Matters in Simcoe County
Community strength isn’t built in headlines.
It’s built in rooms like this.
In ordinary people deciding to show up consistently.
The impact ripples outward.
Families supported.
Programs funded.
Gaps filled quickly — without waiting months for funding cycles.
That’s real community infrastructure.
Interested in Joining?
If you’ve ever said:
“I’d like to give back, but I don’t know where to start.”
This is a place to start.
If you’d like more information about Guys That Give, reach out. I’m proud to be a founding member, and I’m happy to share how it works.
Sometimes the simplest ideas create the biggest impact.
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