Tracy – Big Sister
True stories, Real people: Illustrated animations to ensure confidentiality. Joining Big Brothers Big Sisters was a deliberate choice for Tracy, motivated by a desire to extend the kind of opportunities and support that were pivotal in her own upbringing to those less fortunate. Acknowledging the disparity in chances given to children based on their circumstances, [...]
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Gary and Tanner
Gary and Tanner's story is a heartfelt example of what a Big Brother and Little Brother can achieve together. Their relationship, built over seven years, shows how mentorship and shared experiences can create a strong bond. One of their most memorable moments was Tanner's grade 8 graduation. Gary stood with Tanner's family, proud of how [...]
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What Big Brothers Big Sisters has Given Me…
I joined the board of BBBS for an opportunity to fulfil a goal. That goal was simply to make a difference in my community. I have been fortunate throughout my adult life to reach incremental success in my work endeavors and it was time for me to get involved in the community. The BBBS board […]
Empowered by Mentoring – Keyla’s Story
Let’s travel back in time to the year 2013. I was in grade 9 and living what I would consider a pretty boring life; I went to school, hung out with friends, dreaded math class and watched a bit more TV than recommended. Every Monday, I would talk to my friends about what they had […]