The Big Impact: Judy & Leah’s Story
JUDY & Leah’s story At Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe, every connection has the potential to create something much bigger than a friendship. It creates a ripple effect of confidence, hope, and possibility. Judy and Leah’s story is one of those ripples — a perfect example of The Big Impact mentorship can have […]
Paul and Bob
When Paul was about nine years old, he was matched with his mentor Bob through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel. Together they went to Maple Leafs and Raptors games, did box car racing, hung out at the golf course, played catch and more. They were formally matched for about 5 years, but the […]
Mentoring Matters – Karine can tell you why
Connecting with a community agency could be the difference between youth achieving their full potential versus navigating a lifetime of adversity, alone. Big Brothers Big Sisters across Canada serves as a lifeline, pairing children and youth with trained, caring adult volunteers, through mentorship. When Karine Pomilia Gauthier’s family moved to Cornwall, her mother enrolled her […]
How Mentorship Leads to Success
Looking back, my path wasn’t always clear. I attended high school with holes in my shoes and lacked direction until I found my passion for football, which motivated me to strive academically. These experiences were pivotal, but the guidance and support I received from my mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters truly set the stage for […]
Candon’s Story
Confessions from an Imperfect Sister It is a warm Saturday afternoon in September. I am at my first Big Brother Big Sister group outing; canoeing at Wye Marsh. I am new to the area and finally “found the time” to be the righteous citizen I had been putting off for many years. But as I […]
Cindy’s Story
Cindy’s story I was fortunate to have a blessed childhood, growing up in a home where I always felt loved and unconditionally supported. My parents had the time and energy to truly listen, to be present when I needed to talk, and to gently guide me as I matured into adulthood. When I reflect on […]