Gauvreau CPA Kickstarts Peterborough Bigs Children With 101 Filled Knapsacks For Back-To-School

The children of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough (Peterborough Bigs) are getting a head start for their classes this September as they were given 101 backpacks filled with school supplies by accounting firm Gauvreau CPA on Friday.

Savannah Thompson, 10, has her pick of the litter of 101 backpacks in the Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory 'Gears Up for Good' initiative. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The initiative, ‘Gear Up for Good,’ began last year as 73 backpacks were given to local kids affiliated with Peterborough Bigs. New this year, Gauvreau CPA also included complimentary haircuts.

Local promotional supplier Ricart Branded Apparel and Promo, donated water bottles as part of the fully-loaded backpacks.

“Every child deserves the chance to excel in their education and pursue their dreams,” said Robert Gauvreau, Gauvreau CPA founder. “We are humbled by the support of Ricart and our community and we're determined to make this year's 'Gear Up for Good' campaign even more impactful than before.”

Children and parents picked up the supplies throughout the day and selected their knapsacks on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of these incredible kids,” said Gauvreau. “By joining forces, we're not only equipping them with school supplies but also with the belief that their dreams are worth pursuing.”

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Children Receive 73 Fully-Loaded Backpacks From Local Accounting Firm

Getting back to school just got easier for local children of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough as accounting firm Gauvreau CPA gave them fully stocked 73 backpacks with school supplies on Friday afternoon.

Lily G., 11 (left), got her pick of the litter for backpacks as Caitlin Walker (right) of Gauvreau CPA Firm gives her one of 73 fully-loaded backpacks. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Several employees at the firm have grown up benefiting from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and the backpacks were a way to help the next generation of children.

“We have a team dedicated to helping advance our community,” said Robert Gauvreau, Gauvreau CPA CEO. “We have a few people on our team who are connected with the Peterborough Big Brothers Big Sisters so it's got a special spot in our heart.”

Students attending high school or elementary school and part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program were eligible for the free backpacks.

Backpacks were filled with supplies such as a lunch bag, sandwich containers writing utensils, glue sticks, scissors and erasers.

Children and parents picked up the supplies throughout the afternoon and were able to select what bags they wanted on a first-come,first-serve basis.

“Everything isn't just about business all the time but the fact that our team is positively influencing the outcomes of our community to me, that is the biggest win,” said Gauvreau.

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Local Entrepreneur Receives Top 10 Honours From International Magazine

Robert Gauvreau is an author, accountant, public speaker and now can add a top 10 disrupting entrepreneur to that list last week Thursday.

Robert Gauvreau is a graduate of Holy Cross Secondary School and Trent University. Photo Courtesy of Gauvreau CPA.

Disruptors Magazine, an information magazine for successful leaders, executives, investors and entrepreneurs, listed Gauvreau in their top 10 list in the world in no particular order.

“A disruptor is really somebody who does not accept the status quo,” explained Gauvreau. “It’s just somebody is not willing to accept the way things are and wants to change how things are done.”

Gauvreau shares the top 10 list with other entrepreneurs spanning across the world in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Photo Courtesy of Gauvreau CPA.

Gauvreau, owner of accounting firm Gauvreau & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants — also known as Gauvreau CPA — says he has was honoured to be recognized but believes the bar on his business has been set even higher.

“It’s almost like there’s extra responsibility now,” explained Gauvreau. When you’re being named as being a disruptor in your industry, now there’s this new responsibility to really enhance some of those changes and take things to the next level.”

Gauvreau was the only Canadian recognized as part of the top 10 disruptors list. Photo Courtesy of Gauvreau CPA.

Several disruptions that Gauvreau has done to make the list are public speaking including virtual summits to help entrepreneurs, author books achieving financial freedom, building a law firm and host online courses as some examples.

Gauvreau centres his business around community, financial and entrepreneurial development with his business.

“We’ve got three words outside our wall outside of the elevator: people, passion and integrity,” explained Gauvreau. “Let’s continue to support each other and collaborate.”

Gauvreau CPA plans to go from 35 to 50 employees by January of next year. The business will build a law firm starting in September.

“Peterborough is a great community but together collaboratively, we continue to build an even greater place and that’s exciting,” said Gauvreau.

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