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Rosemary Brown broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to a provincial legislature in Canada. This Black History Month, we reflect on her legacy and explore how mentorship at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland helps young people gain confidence, explore their goals, and create lasting opportunities.

International Volunteer Year 2026 recognizes the essential role volunteers play in building strong communities. At Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, 35,254 volunteer hours supported 574 youth through mentorship programs that foster confidence, connection, and long term impact.

On International Day of Education, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland highlights the power of youth as co-creators of education and the role mentorship plays in supporting learning, confidence, and post-secondary pathways.

As part of National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting Tegan, a Study Buddy mentor with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Over four years, her consistency, kindness, and encouragement helped a young person grow in confidence, curiosity, and connection, showing the lasting impact of mentorship built on trust and showing up.

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland launches Pumped for Post-Secondary, a first-of-its-kind pilot program in BC connecting high school students with post-secondary mentors, campus experiences, and guidance for life after high school.

Awareness is the first step, but it’s not enough on its own. Today’s youth need more than knowledge; they need tools, confidence, and opportunities to act. In a world where identity, belonging, and safety are constantly challenged, girls and gender-diverse youth deserve spaces that go beyond conversation and lead to real change.

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is launching Pumped for Post-Secondary, a new group-based mentoring program that supports high school students in Grades 9 to 12 as they explore post-secondary education. Delivered in partnership with Langara College, the pilot program will be offered in British Columbia for the first time and aims to strengthen students’ confidence, readiness, and access to post-secondary opportunities through mentorship and guided learning experiences.

Celebrate 65 years of mentorship and a year of meaningful impact at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Read our Annual Report to explore key highlights, an inspiring impact story, and the collective effort behind supporting girls and gender-diverse youth. Discover how mentorship is creating lasting change across our communities.

Julia first joined Go Girls! as a mentee in grade 8 and returned years later as a mentor to give back to the program that shaped her. From heartwarming group moments to watching girls grow more confident each week, her experience reflects the real power of mentorship.

A mother’s story this Giving Month reminds us why mentorship matters. Her daughter once came home overwhelmed and discouraged, unsure of herself as she navigated learning challenges and ADHD. But everything changed when she was matched with her mentor through our Study Buddy Program.