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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BBBSOLA at London Live with Mike Stubbs
We joined AM980’s London Live with Mike Stubbs to share the urgent need for more mentors in our community. Right now, 84 young people are waiting, including 55 boys who need a mentor. Volunteers can be 18+, with a special call for those 55+ to join our Between Generations program. You’ll also hear our message [...]
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Big of the Month: Matt – September
From Welding to Mentorship Matt has been part of the London community for years, working as a welder at General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the past two decades. At home, he’s a proud husband to Stephanie and a dog dad to Samwell and Renly. In his spare time, you’ll often find him hiking, camping, mountain [...]
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