Big of the Month: Josh – June
The Lasting Impact of Mentorship Josh knows firsthand the difference a mentor can make in a young person’s life. Growing up, he was matched with a Big Brother through Big Brothers Big Sisters, an experience that left a lasting impression and ultimately inspired him to become a mentor himself. Today, Josh works as a community [...]
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Big of the Month: Avery – May
Building Confidence Through Connection Avery is a fourth year student at Western University in the Health Sciences program. She has always loved working with children and knew she wanted to find a meaningful way to support young people in her community. Outside of school, Avery enjoys baking, spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming, and being around [...]
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Why Mentoring Matters Right Now
In recent weeks, there has been increased conversation across our community about mentoring and the role it plays in supporting young people. We are grateful to see this discussion taking place and to have the opportunity to share the impact of our work. Mentoring is prevention. There are several ways you can support mentoring in [...]
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Support for Mentoring in Our Community
We are grateful to see leaders in our community speaking to the importance of mentoring and the impact it continues to have on young people. As shared in the Legislature, mentoring is not simply support, it is prevention. It builds stability, guidance, and consistent relationships that can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. [...]
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An Important Update on Mentoring in Our Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area enables life-changing mentoring relationships that ignite the power and potential of young people. For youth facing adversity, mentoring is essential prevention through a consistent, supportive relationship. We are responding to a recent change in funding, following the announcement that United Way Elgin Middlesex will not continue funding [...]
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