One of the Best Things in Life: Being a Big Sister
Over the past two years, I have been lucky enough to have not only one, but two younger brothers in my life. However, only one of them I’m actually related […]
How I Became A Mentor – Tristan’s Story
To understand how I got involved with Big Brother Big Sisters and how this involvement progressed over time, I think it’s fitting to trace this to before I first volunteered. […]
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 [...]
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Welcoming Syrian Newcomer Children and Youth
Change can be a scary thing. For siblings, Zain (6), Jamal (8), and Dina (9), change and fear were common to their childhood. Zain, Jamal and Dina grew up in [...]
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A Rewarding Experience
I had always had a dream where I would be able to leave the confinements of my two bedroom apartment back home in Pakistan. Being the youngest child in a [...]
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