In the News: Leadership in Support of London Youth
We are grateful for the recent media coverage from the London Free Press highlighting the urgent need for more mentors in our community and the story of Police Chief Thai Truong stepping up to become a Big Brother. Read the London Free Press article: London police chief steps up as Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer [...]
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When Leaders Lead by Example
Media Release November 19, 2025 London Police Chief Becomes Big Brother To Support Local Youth London, ON On November 18, 2025, Police Chief Thai Truong attended his training as a Community Mentor to become a Big Brother and will soon be matched with a young person who is experiencing adversity in the community. There is [...]
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Showing up matters
This is what it means to be a Big Sister and why I continue to support and donate to BBBS. In 2005, I became a Big Sister. Fond memories of our continued relationship lasted well into the 2020s. Her early troubled life created many challenges we addressed together. Simple activities meant so much to her. [...]
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Big of the Month: Kim – October
A Steady Presence and a Big Heart Meet Kim, our October Big of the Month! Kim has been part of the BBBSOLA family for 16 years as a staff member, and for the past 2.5 years she has also been a dedicated Big. Married and a proud mom of two adult children, Kim enjoys hiking, [...]
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