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Big, Aaron Hoyland and BGCBigs Staff Member, Danisha on Ryan Jespersen’s Real Talk
Ryan Jespersen visits with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji and a Big Brother mentor, Aaron Hoyland about the value Mentorship can bring to children and adults alike. Give it a watch:
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Ryan Jespersen visits with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji and a Big Brother mentor, Aaron Hoyland about the value Mentorship can bring to children and adults alike. Give it a watch:
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Mentoring Month Wrap up on Global News – BGCBigs
Wrapping up #MentoringMonth, check out our most recent segment on Global News featuring BGCBigs staff member Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji who talks about her experience as a Little — returning the favour and becoming a Big herself when she was able. Watch here: https://globalnews.ca/video/8583660/...
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Wrapping up #MentoringMonth, check out our most recent segment on Global News featuring BGCBigs staff member Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji who talks about her experience as a Little — returning the favour and becoming a Big herself when she was able. Watch here: https://globalnews.ca/video/8583660/...
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#ThankYourMentor Day – BGCBigs Littles Thanking Their Bigs
th, 2022 was #ThankYourMentor Day, a day for all mentees to show gratitude for their mentor by sending them a special message of gratitude and also posting on social media using the hashtag #ThankYourMentor. Below are some of our Littles / Mentees thanking their Bigs / Mentors and sharing their f...
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th, 2022 was #ThankYourMentor Day, a day for all mentees to show gratitude for their mentor by sending them a special message of gratitude and also posting on social media using the hashtag #ThankYourMentor. Below are some of our Littles / Mentees thanking their Bigs / Mentors and sharing their f...
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For the Love of Reading: By Former Little Sister, Kathy Diep
Every Wednesday I – tapped my shoes and watched the clock, ready to sprint off. The door was only three steps away, but I knew I could get there in one if I skipped. Wednesdays were when my Big Sister, Germaine visited me at school. Up until it was my turn to be matched with…
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Every Wednesday I – tapped my shoes and watched the clock, ready to sprint off. The door was only three steps away, but I knew I could get there in one if I skipped. Wednesdays were when my Big Sister, Germaine visited me at school. Up until it was my turn to be matched with…
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Give the Gift of Time – We Need Volunteers
Young people in your community need your time and attention. The last 21 months have affected each of us in different ways. Our mental health was challenged. Many of us had family and friends who were affected by COVID either indirectly or directly. It was sometimes difficult to find the good new...
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Young people in your community need your time and attention. The last 21 months have affected each of us in different ways. Our mental health was challenged. Many of us had family and friends who were affected by COVID either indirectly or directly. It was sometimes difficult to find the good new...
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Women In Philanthropy: A Conversation on Legacy (Webinar Panel Recording)
Women In Philanthropy: A Conversation on Legacy. We hosted a webinar and to learn from a panel of women in philanthropy on what motivates them to give and their thoughts on legacy giving. You will hear from our speakers: • Louise Hayes, Former BGCBigs Board Member • Victoria Britain, Little Siste...
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Women In Philanthropy: A Conversation on Legacy. We hosted a webinar and to learn from a panel of women in philanthropy on what motivates them to give and their thoughts on legacy giving. You will hear from our speakers: • Louise Hayes, Former BGCBigs Board Member • Victoria Britain, Little Siste...
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Everyday Heroes – March 2020
Success Stories for March 2020: 1. Tezayne and Jeff recently celebrated their 4th year of being matched! They celebrated by going to an Oilers hockey game together using tickets from the agency! Submitted by Katie 2. Big Sister Kami H. said Little Ethen had an “Awesome” report card with better gr...
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Success Stories for March 2020: 1. Tezayne and Jeff recently celebrated their 4th year of being matched! They celebrated by going to an Oilers hockey game together using tickets from the agency! Submitted by Katie 2. Big Sister Kami H. said Little Ethen had an “Awesome” report card with better gr...
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Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – March 2020
The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – March 2020 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – March 2020 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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A BIG Shout out to our clubs for participating in #HaveAHeartDay
The post A BIG Shout out to our clubs for participating in #HaveAHeartDay appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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The post A BIG Shout out to our clubs for participating in #HaveAHeartDay appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Everyday Heroes – February 2020
Success Stories: Big Brother Aaron and Gabriel made a Lasagna from scratch this past month. Gabriel was very happy with the result and loved cooking with Aaron and told his Mom later that night “I couldn’t have asked for a better Big Brother”. Submitted by Annalee Brianna (Little) started at a ne...
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Success Stories: Big Brother Aaron and Gabriel made a Lasagna from scratch this past month. Gabriel was very happy with the result and loved cooking with Aaron and told his Mom later that night “I couldn’t have asked for a better Big Brother”. Submitted by Annalee Brianna (Little) started at a ne...
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Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – February 2020
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The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – February 2020 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Toy Mountain 2019 Thank You for all of Your Support!
Hi Everyone! We wanted to send a BIG THANK YOU out to all the Edmontonians who helped Toy Mountain 2019 become a big success during the holiday season last month. With the support of everyone who donated, we were able to collect a total of 6619 toys for the children and youth in our programs [...
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Hi Everyone! We wanted to send a BIG THANK YOU out to all the Edmontonians who helped Toy Mountain 2019 become a big success during the holiday season last month. With the support of everyone who donated, we were able to collect a total of 6619 toys for the children and youth in our programs [...
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Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – January 2020
The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – January 2020 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – January 2020 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Everyday Heroes – January 2020
Big Sister Mahsati and Little Brother Zaedyn have only been matched for about 5 months but have really clicked. Mahsati goes above and beyond to plan outings with Zaedyn. Mahsati is a coupon queen and has been extremely resourceful in getting the match free tickets and discounted tickets for thei...
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Big Sister Mahsati and Little Brother Zaedyn have only been matched for about 5 months but have really clicked. Mahsati goes above and beyond to plan outings with Zaedyn. Mahsati is a coupon queen and has been extremely resourceful in getting the match free tickets and discounted tickets for thei...
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BGCBigs Supports Mentoring Month 2020
2020, a whole new decade already! Here’s to Igniting Potential in our Children and Youth this year and to the start of Mentoring Month 2020. As we look back to the previous year, we want to thank every single Volunteer, Family Member, Staff and any individual who helped make a tremendous di...
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2020, a whole new decade already! Here’s to Igniting Potential in our Children and Youth this year and to the start of Mentoring Month 2020. As we look back to the previous year, we want to thank every single Volunteer, Family Member, Staff and any individual who helped make a tremendous di...
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