The Science Behind Mentoring
Research tells us that young people who face daily adversities experience long-term, harmful disadvantages; biologically, emotionally, and economically (toxic stress research). This harm is costly to the individual, to communities, [...]
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Research Supports Positive Effects of Mentoring
Throughout this global pandemic, Big Brothers Big Sisters programs continued to reach and support young people and their families across Canada. With country-wide health regulations that urged Canadians to practice [...]
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Reaching Canadians Where They Need us
Building trust and local partners takes time and Big Brothers Big Sisters has been serving and reaching diverse communities for over 100 years. In Canada, there are only a few [...]
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We Break Down Barriers
By no fault of their own, young people in our programs are facing daily adversities and barriers to their success. Through mentorship, Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a caring and [...]
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Reflections on Canada Day
On Canada Day we often remember and reflect on what it means to be Canadian, to live in this country and enjoy the freedoms and privileges it affords most of [...]
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