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Our Mentoring Programs
Have you been thinking that mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters only includes one-to-one, long-term matches? Think again!
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a wide range of mentoring opportunities to meet the varied needs of volunteers, children and families.
Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and for having respect for family, peers and community
Each time we pair a child with a mentor or introduce a group of students to a group program, we start something.
Find out more about our various programs by clicking the link or contact your local Big Brothers Big Sisters for more details about which programs are available in your community.
What we do today makes a difference tomorrow.
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A Special Adventure
For several weeks, while driving to work each day, I would pass a great big sign that read "EDDIE BAUER TENT SALE 70% OFF! Saturday, October 19th" and It just so happened that I did need a new tent (or two!) for camping. What a deal, and perfect timing too!
As a special adventure, my Little Brothers Matthew and Danny and I got up very early that Saturday morning, not wanting to miss getting the best tents. I knew that with prices like that, they would go fast. This was going to be a great lesson to the boys about the power of observation skills, patience, and frugality.
We got to the store before 8 A.M. There was a h uge outdoor display being set up with signs and banners... staff were working under a great, big canopy over a large part of the parking lot, moving boxes around... We patiently waited until the appointed opening time, and then bolted into the store. I breathlessly cornered the first salesperson and asked "Which way to your tents?!" There was a strange pause that I attributed to the early hour and a lack of caffeine, but the eventual answer was something like "...Um, it's out in the parking lot..."
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You Still Have a Chance to Put Your Loose Change to Work
at 7-Eleven
We'd like to remind you that there is still time to put your loose change to work in support of youth in communities across Canada.
Until the end of August 2014, 7-Eleven will be donating proceeds from their coinboxes across Canada to Big Brothers Big Sisters!
So why not Start Something Big by putting your loose change to work the next time you visit your local 7-Eleven. Every coin counts, and your generous support will help youth across Canada to reach their full potential and in turn, change the course of a community's future.
Thank you for your generous support!
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I see possibilities in everything. For everything that's taken away, something of greater value has been given.
~ Michael J. Fox
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
113 E - South Service Road
Burlington, Ontario L7N 3H8
1-800-263-9133
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