Spotlighting Gideon
Spotlighting Gideon Meet Gideon, 63, a long-term volunteer in the In-School Mentoring (ISM) program, as well as the Community Matching program. He is currently matched to three mentees in Milton. A former auxiliary police constable, a veteran and a correctional officer of 20 years, Gideon says being a mentor helps turn his past into a [...]
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DJ’s Story
DJ's Story I am writing to share my experience with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. As a mom of 3, it isn't easy to tackle home and children. Having child with mental health issues has been a big struggle in my life. Not knowing what to do or who I can lean on. I [...]
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Paul’s Story
Paul's Story Having volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montreal since the 1970s, retiree Paul was looking for an opportunity that hit close to home. In his life, he has felt very fortunate with the support of his friends and family. He wanted to give back by volunteering and said it felt like a [...]
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Eboni’s Story
Eboni's Story Former Little Eboni wanted to give back to the organization that made her dreams a reality. Being awarded The Centennial Scholarship through Big Brothers Big Sisters, she was able to attend Appleby College, a private school in Oakville. Without going to Appleby College, Eboni feels she wouldn’t be the person who she is [...]
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Michelle’s Story
Michelle's Story As an adult, Michelle says she realizes there was a gap in her childhood growing up – She lacked having a mentor outside her immediate family. Michelle felt that having a female mentor could have benefitted her greatly, and this is ultimately what inspired Michelle to apply to volunteer with Big Brothers Big [...]
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