The Power of Friendship
"I first met my big when I was just 6 years old. At first it was a little strange, but I soon realized at a young age that this was a very special person in my life and I was so happy that we were connected. I grew up in a home where we did [...]
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BBBSGB RECEIVES KEY FUNDING TO LAUNCH OUTDOOR WELLNESS PROGRAM
A huge THANK YOU to the James Goreski Private Foundation for fully funding our Outdoor Wellness program in partnership with the Outdoor Education Foundation and M'wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. Their generosity and support will greatly benefit many children and youth throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.
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Stories from our Bigs & Littles
Story from Big Brother Matt: "I've been a Big for over 5 years now. It's more than just a volunteer experience, its more than going to see a person and doing something with them. It has been more of a friendship that has been created over the years...the bond we have has become that much [...]
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What Does Covid-19 Mean for BBBSGB????
BBBS Pandemic Service Delivery Response Of the many ways that the pandemic is making us rethink our humanity, none is more important, or urgent, than the overall protection of children. They may not be as susceptible to the virus as other groups, but they are especially vulnerable to so many of the secondary impacts of the [...]
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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 they had […]