Celebrating a 20 year Sister Bond
Kristie's Story Hi, my name is Kristie. I’m 30 years old and I still often confuse people when I talk about my “big sister”. Thank-you for all that this organization does. I’ve often been asked how I’ve overcame so many odds despite my upbringing and I truly know in my heart it’s the impact of [...]
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Welcoming Syrian Newcomer Youth
Zain, Jamal and Dina's Story 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 [...]
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A Rewarding Experience
Syed's Story 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 [...]
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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 [...]
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A Match Worth the Wait
Liam and Alex's Story In 2014, Little Brother Alex was enrolled in SOAR (Social Opportunities Activities and Relationships), a group program offered through Big Brothers Big Sisters for boys who are patiently awaiting a mentor. Just after his birthday in January of 2016, Alex got the phone call he was hoping for. He had been [...]
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