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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Waleed’s Story
Waleed's Story Meet Waleed, a 21-year-old University student, who wanted to make a difference in his community. He was determined to make an impact in the life of a young person, and was inspired to get involved through hearing others’ stories. Waleed wanted to leave his mark; he wanted others to get involved through hearing [...]
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