Mark Lynch

Meet Tara Amiri, our sitting Board Chair. We sat down with Tara to ask her a few questions about her commitment to our organization.

Alex was facing a number of unique challenges in his teenage life before being matched with a Big Sister. As a neurodivergent, non-binary student managing epilepsy, he experienced difficulties at school and was subject to bullying and a lack of acceptance.

Gen Z and Gen Alpha often find themselves portrayed in a negative light in comparison to other generational groups. Born between 1997-2024, individuals in these demographics can be labeled as ‘self-centered’ or ‘socially awkward’ social media scrollers who struggle to fit in the workplace. Many news outlets refer to them using terms like ‘unmotivated’, ‘entitled’ or ‘living in fear’ having grown up in a digital landscape in which Covid-19 restrictions were present during key development stages. There is a negative generalization that young people today care more about consuming reels and taking part in dance trends rather than living in the ‘real world’. In reality, the habits and behaviours of these groups are simply a reflection of the environment and […]

This month has seen Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland mark a significant milestone. After 65 years of empowering girls and youth in our communities, we unveiled bold plans for future program expansion and long-term sustainable growth through Big Sisters Unleashing Potential campaign. This groundbreaking project will see us create British Columbia’s first and only Mentorship HUB—a dedicated space for connection, learning, and support. Over the last month we have covered so much ground and raised almost $3m towards our campaign goal of $5m that will help us support 1,000 girls and gender-diverse youth by 2029. [Support Big Sisters Unleashing Potential Campaign] We have so much exciting news to share! Here are just some of the highlights from the last […]

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is on a mission to unleash the potential of youth. To kick off our 65th anniversary celebrations, we are launching the Power of Mentorship, a storytelling series to highlight the life-changing difference strong, positive relationships can make in the lives and future careers of youth—our next generation of leaders. Igniting Potential – Mentorship in Action We are working in partnership with Business in Vancouver (BIV) to explore the power of mentorship by sharing a collection of stories from some of Vancouver’s most inspirational leaders—and the mentors who helped them along the way. Mentors can be a spark that ignites potential, and by showcasing these stories we hope to highlight the transformative impact that mentorship […]

We’re thrilled to launch our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a bold vision for the future of mentorship! For 65 years, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has transformed lives by connecting girls and gender-diverse youth with inspiring mentors. Now, we’re taking it even further. This isn’t just a plan—it’s a movement. And it wouldn’t be possible without you. To the youth, caregivers, volunteers, donors, and supporters who shaped this vision—thank you. Your voices are at the heart of everything we do. Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever Today’s youth face more pressures than ever, from social media to school and self-discovery. Mentorship can be the difference between struggling in silence and finding their voice. With the right support, young people build confidence, […]

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of transformative impact, community engagement, and future focused growth. Through the lens of Big Sisters mission to ignite, inspire, and unleash the potential of youth, the report showcases how Big Sisters has been working to empower girls and gender-diverse youth to reach their full potential. IGNITE – Building a foundation for the future Big Sisters strives to enable life-changing mentoring relationships that help youth realize their power and potential. In the first section of our Annual Report we share highlights from the year messages from Big Sisters 2024 Board Chair Carol Robinson and CEO Chantelle Krish Here and key figures from the last twelve months, including the following: […]