Meet Tim Bennett! Tim was raised in Williams Lake and now proudly calls PG home!
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
I have two pretty awesome boys. Ryan is 5 and Ian is turning 1 in October. These boys already have such a great personality. I love my time with them. Also have to say my incredible wife is pretty good company as well.
What is your favourite local store in Prince George and why?
Tough call. I am a big coffee fan so one of the local coffee shops. Zoes, Ritual and Playgrounds are all at the top of the list.
Describe yourself in one word.
Motivated.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
East Coast of Canada. I was very close to my grandma. She passed away in 2009 and never got to meet my boys. Would love to take them to see a part of the country she grew up in and help share with them a little piece of her.
What is your favourite activity in Prince George?
Checking out all the great events in PG. Having spent most of my career in fundraising I try to get out and support my fellow non profit fundraisers as much as I can. We have so many awesome events that help raise money in PG.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Working in the field I do I am inspired often by the youth in our Community. They are so caring and giving. We are in good hands.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I would find a way to ensure kids had time to be kids. Our youth are growing up too fast and are having to deal with more stresses then previous generations. Kids need time to play and be kids.
Where would you sneak away to in Prince George to spend some time alone?
If I told you that would it be alone time?! – Honestly, taking the dog out for a walk. Plug in my headphones and walk.
What do you think makes Prince George great?
The people. We having the most caring and awesome people.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
– Family Vacation to see the East Coast of Canada
– Start playing my Trombone more
– Eliminate poverty.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I am a Trekkie!
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of PG.
Why did you get into/start this business?
Mentoring had such a big impact on my life wanted to help ensure children had mentors in their life.
What is the goal of your business?
Provide proactive mentoring programs to children and youth in PG.
What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
Sustainably funding a non-profit! Costs are going up and dollars do not stretch as far.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
I have learned important lessons along the journey. I am stronger because of these challenges. Would not change it!
Tell us your best piece of life advice
Surround yourself with awesome people.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Shopping locally is very important. Saying that a lot of our chains have local owners and donate a lot of money locally. I would encourage you to look at businesses who give back to the community and support those that support our community.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
The accomplishment I am most proud of is successfully executing a Christmas Seniors Dinner for 100 seniors at the age of 14. This dinner continued for nine years and provided over 1,000 dinners.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My wife (and families of elected officials). When elected to serve the community your family are the ones who give up a lot. They deserve a big thank you!
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