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Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – December 2019
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Everyday Heroes – December 2019
Big Brother ,Jess has been matched to his little Eric for over 4 years and they still meet bi-weekly. They have a great connection, and Eric is now looking for part time employment. Submitted by Madison Big Sister, Fardoussa and Big Brother Garnet recently helped to support their Little Brother Q...
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Big Brother ,Jess has been matched to his little Eric for over 4 years and they still meet bi-weekly. They have a great connection, and Eric is now looking for part time employment. Submitted by Madison Big Sister, Fardoussa and Big Brother Garnet recently helped to support their Little Brother Q...
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BGCBig Youth Got a Deep Dive Into Financial Literacy – Thank You RBC
This November, BGCBig youth at Eastglen High School got a deep dive into financial literacy through the RBC’s Raise the Grade financial literacy program, “Dollar$ & Sense”. The session started off with an RBC representative asking the youth if they like money — followed by a resounding,...
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This November, BGCBig youth at Eastglen High School got a deep dive into financial literacy through the RBC’s Raise the Grade financial literacy program, “Dollar$ & Sense”. The session started off with an RBC representative asking the youth if they like money — followed by a resounding,...
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Everyday Heroes – November 2019
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 the...
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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 the...
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Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – November 2019
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We Are Looking for a Tech Volunteer!
The post We Are Looking for a Tech Volunteer! appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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The post We Are Looking for a Tech Volunteer! appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – October 2019
The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – October 2019 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – October 2019 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Everyday Heroes – October 2019
Big Sister, Kimberley has been a very patient volunteer who was willing to keep the match going even after not hearing from the family for a few months. She shared she very much enjoys the match and is happy the match was able to continue. She has been positive, receptive and flexible which has h...
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Big Sister, Kimberley has been a very patient volunteer who was willing to keep the match going even after not hearing from the family for a few months. She shared she very much enjoys the match and is happy the match was able to continue. She has been positive, receptive and flexible which has h...
Published at BGCBigs of Edmonton
Five Years of Giving. Thousands of Children Impacted. Thank you HSBC.
HSBC Bank Canada has a long standing relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs). Their commercial and philanthropic efforts to produce sustainable growth involve investing in the future skills of their communities – an initiative that fits n...
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HSBC Bank Canada has a long standing relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs). Their commercial and philanthropic efforts to produce sustainable growth involve investing in the future skills of their communities – an initiative that fits n...
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The Journey of Forever – A Family’s Story of Adoption through BGCBigs
Angelina was just 6 years old when she met her Big Sister Caryn. Though she was nervous, their friendship quickly developed and Angelina began to look forward to her weekly visits with her new Big Sister. Together they went swimming, ice-skating, and for hot chocolate dates. Eventually, Caryn jus...
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Angelina was just 6 years old when she met her Big Sister Caryn. Though she was nervous, their friendship quickly developed and Angelina began to look forward to her weekly visits with her new Big Sister. Together they went swimming, ice-skating, and for hot chocolate dates. Eventually, Caryn jus...
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Recognizing the People Behind the Magic: It All StArts With Me (3 of 3)
This year, thanks to the generosity of our much appreciated funders and donors, It All StArts with Me provided over 1500 underprivileged children and youth the opportunity to engage with the arts, right here in Edmonton. There were 11 different events that the youth attended at a variety of venue...
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This year, thanks to the generosity of our much appreciated funders and donors, It All StArts with Me provided over 1500 underprivileged children and youth the opportunity to engage with the arts, right here in Edmonton. There were 11 different events that the youth attended at a variety of venue...
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Exploring Dreams and Discovering Passions: It All StArts With Me (2 of 3)
It All StArts With Me is a program designed to inspire children to dream, and then to pursue those dreams. By exposing underprivileged kids to the arts, we offer them opportunities that they may have been unaware of. Dreams of becoming a musician or an artist become suddenly so much more achievab...
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It All StArts With Me is a program designed to inspire children to dream, and then to pursue those dreams. By exposing underprivileged kids to the arts, we offer them opportunities that they may have been unaware of. Dreams of becoming a musician or an artist become suddenly so much more achievab...
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How It All Began: It All StArts With Me (1 of 3)
In 2012 City Lumber celebrated 75 years, a monumental milestone that encompassed much more than simply a successful business model. The company, founded by Zita and John Rosen in 1937, was built upon the principle of “empowering and inspiring others to succeed and give back to their communities.”...
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In 2012 City Lumber celebrated 75 years, a monumental milestone that encompassed much more than simply a successful business model. The company, founded by Zita and John Rosen in 1937, was built upon the principle of “empowering and inspiring others to succeed and give back to their communities.”...
Published at BGCBigs of Edmonton
Everyday Heroes – September 2019
Big Sister, Elizabeth has been an amazing support to her mentee Destiny in the four months they have been matched! Elizabeth and Destiny have very similar personalities and interests and are always finding fun things to do together. Elizabeth is mindful of the budget on outings and is always look...
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Big Sister, Elizabeth has been an amazing support to her mentee Destiny in the four months they have been matched! Elizabeth and Destiny have very similar personalities and interests and are always finding fun things to do together. Elizabeth is mindful of the budget on outings and is always look...
Published at BGCBigs of Edmonton
Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – September 2019
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Published at BGCBigs of Edmonton
The post Match & Volunteer Anniversaries – September 2019 appeared first on Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Published at BGCBigs of Edmonton
