August 29, 2023

BBBS Month – Amanda’s Mentoring Experience

I love being a Big Sister! It is such a fulfilling experience to be a good role model for my Little Sister, while getting to do fun activities. We love to craft and draw together, go to the park, go swimming at the beach and in my pool, and especially getting ice cream together. My […]

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August 28, 2023

BBBS Month – Harley’s Mentoring Experience

In honour of Big Brothers Big Sisters month, BBBSLG staff spoke with volunteer mentor, Harley to see what mentoring means to her. Harley was asked why being involved in the community and with Big Brothers Big Sisters is important to her. Harley responded, “As a child I was bullied, and I didn’t have very many […]

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September 7, 2017

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 […]

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August 30, 2017

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 Syria where there has been ongoing conflict for several years. Earlier this year, the family finally found safety and refuge when they immigrated to Hamilton, [...]
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August 23, 2017

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 family of five, you quickly get to realize that the couch surprisingly doubles as a very comfy bed. Little did I know that I was [...]
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