March 31, 2020

News, NYMAC, youth

It takes a village: Mentoring in smaller communities

It takes a village: Mentoring in smaller communities Charlotte Gardiner I grew up in a small town on the island of Newfoundland. We had a population of about 2,500 people, our K-12 school had around 350 students, and I had about 25 classmates. Unfortunately for myself and many of my peers, we did not have [...]
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March 30, 2020

News

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North America Coronavirus Task Force

A partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC) during this time of crisis March 26, 2020–Two national organizations representing hundreds of agencies and thousands of communities across North America, have joined forces to collaborate in support of mentoring relationships that ignite the power, promise, and […]

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March 19, 2020

community, health

BBBSC Statement on COVID 19

In these challenging times of social distance and self-isolation to avoid the spread of infection from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19), we know that relationships are key to growth and development, and we continue to encourage the bonds of social interaction, albeit in a new and digital way. As a country, we must collectively adjust [...]
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February 10, 2020

NYMAC, youth

Celebrating Diversity in Mentoring

Celebrating Diversity in Mentoring Nicole Mensah: For many children and youth in Canada, their reality consists of striving to overcome adversity through facing daily challenges. Specifically for black youth, it is unfortunate that there are many obstacles that present themselves as a result of simply being black; negative stereotypes enforced by society, lack of representation [...]
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February 10, 2020

Canadian Mentoring Partnership, News

Big Brothers Big Sisters Warn of Critical Youth Mentorship Gap

Big Brothers Big Sisters Warn of Critical Youth Mentorship Gap More than 15,000 vulnerable children and youth waiting for mentors TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2020 /CNW/ – There’s a growing mentorship gap affecting more than 15,000 Canadian children and youth, many of whom are facing vulnerable situations including poverty, family instability or identity-based discrimination. According to Big Brothers […]

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