About Us
How the Bonner Boys Started
The Bonner Boys began in 2004 after the passing of Brent Bonner – a friend, teammate, and family man whose #26 jersey still shows up in our colours and handles.
Friends and community members came together to support Brent’s young son and family. What was meant to be a one-time push turned into a standing promise: if Uxbridge needed some extra muscle, the Boys would show up.
Over time, those early fundraisers evolved into regular events, bigger projects, and a community club that’s still entirely volunteer-run and focused on one thing — helping the people of Uxbridge and surrounding communities.
What the Boys Do Now
These days, the Bonner Boys Community Club:
Runs events like the weekly Cruise-In Car Show, Ribfest, and tournaments
Helps fund and build community projects such as the splash pad by the arena
Supports youth, families, and local organisations when they need a boost
Brings people together around the simple idea that neighbours should look out for each other
There’s no big bureaucracy, no complicated mission statement – just a lot of time, energy, and heart poured back into the place we live.
Not-for-Profit, Not Distant
The Bonner Boys Community Club is an Ontario not-for-profit corporation. That means:
We’re a formal, recognised organisation
We operate on a not-for-profit basis for community benefit
We are not a registered charity, so we don’t automatically issue official donation tax receipts
If you’re curious about how not-for-profits and charities differ in Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency has clear guidance – and we’re always happy to point you to the right info or talk it through.
By the Numbers
The Bonner Boys Community Club is an Ontario not-for-profit corporation. That means:
Founded: 2004
Funds raised/given back: $1.6M+ to local projects, programs, and people
Signature build: Bonner Boys Splash Pad by the Uxbridge Arena
Weekly staple: Cruise-In Car Show, Thursdays May–September at Elgin Park
Behind every dollar is a ticket sold, a car parked, a rib eaten, a volunteer shift covered, and a story of someone deciding Uxbridge is worth investing in.