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Being 12 is not easy. Being 12 and a girl is really not easy. Going from childhood into adolescence is a time when everything changes—your body, your peer group, your priorities, everything. Rajni Kumar, an elementary school Child & Youth Care Worker, knows all too well the struggles young girls face in her school’s hallways. “The biggest challenges girls face in our school are being afraid to speak up, changing who they are to fit into a norm, and not being able to empower one another,” she said. “The girls try to fit in to popular cliques by not being true to themselves and at times find it easier to put another girl down than build her up.” At Big […]

We wanted to share this moving testimonial we received from a mother of one of our Little Sisters. Rita, mother of Little Sister Natalie, shared why she is grateful for Big Sister Heather. Here’s what she said: “I first wanted a Big Sister for my daughter Natalie when I saw her having a hard time after her dad and I split up. She was 13-years-old, where puberty and high school were prominent issues, and she was dealing with anxiety and depression. Our immediate family consisted of my mother, and that was it. Everyone else lived far away. I wanted my daughter to have someone else other than me in her life who could be a positive influence. I wanted her […]

Happy 2018! We’re so excited for the year ahead. Help us keep up the momentum by signing up to be a Big Sister. We know you’d make an excellent mentor and we can’t wait to match you with your Little Sister. Apply Here

                    We are less than a week away from #GivingTuesday, a day after CyberMonday and Black Friday where we open our hearts and rally together to help our favourite causes. Originally started in 2012, #GivingTuesday is also meant to act as the “beginning of the giving season”—a way to kick of the time of year where the holiday giving spirit is in full force!  We here at Big Sisters of the BC Lower Mainland wanted to celebrate this upcoming Giving Tuesday by giving you an idea of just how much behind the scenes work goes on here to create the perfect Big & Little match. So we created this video! In […]

First things first – THANK YOU. We had the most incredible time celebrating Mentorship and all the amazing people contributing to bettering the lives of our Littles, Bigs, and our communities all over the Lower Mainland. Here’s a little recap of how the night went:  The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver was alight with our big-hearted community. Guests had the opportunity to network with over 470 guests, including individuals from: the Peter & Joanne Brown Foundation, Windsor Plywood Foundation, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., HNW Services, John and Dana Montalbano’s First Light Foundation, and so many more!                                         A champagne reception, generously sponsored by Norton […]

Here at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, we revolve around three core values. Here’s what they are: We Champion Potential As an organization that seeks to build self-esteem, we believe that every person has limitless potential and individual strengths. We seek to maximize these traits in each person who is a part of Big Sisters: the Little Sisters who haven’t yet seen what they are capable of; the mentors who are realizing their capability as role models; our supporters and community partners whose collaboration and backing is needed to help us build sustainable programs; and the volunteers and staff whose skills and knowledge help guide and grow this organization. Every Connection Counts Every get together, every phone call, every […]

We want to show you why #MentoringMatters to us with the launch of #MentoringMondays!  Today, we launch something we are very excited about! For the next four weeks we will be sharing  stories from our Big and Little Sisters. These stories best showcase all the different ways #MentoringMatters and all the facets that our programs can involve. These four stories show off what we do best, which is creating healthy, supportive, and life long relationships between Big and Little Sisters. To begin our series we would like to share three stories right off the bat! Three girls of different ages, and the women who have come into their lives support and help them thrive. We’d like to introduce you to: […]

When people think about mentoring, they think of it as benefitting girls, but the truth is that volunteers also benefit from mentoring. As a mentor, knowing that you have such a big influence on a young girl’s life gives you a strong sense of purpose; you gain meaning. Depending on your schedule and lifestyle, you can become involved with Big Sisters in a variety of ways! We know that our volunteers have schedules and responsibilities, and for that reason we have positions convenient for people with a wide variety of lifestyles. There are many ways to get involved and change a girl’s life. Have Fun & Change a Girl’s Life “In my 3 years as a Big, I felt honored […]

The 2017 Luminary Award Soirée is just one week away! Don’t miss these exciting treats we have in store for you. Ease on in to the Bourbon Lounge… Let the celebrations continue with our Luminaries at the Bourbon Lounge. Brand new to this year’s Soirée, the Bourbon Lounge will open at the closing of the ceremony. If bourbon isn’t your thing, the lounge also has cash bar that’s fully stocked. So, don’t head down to the hotel bar, we’ve got you covered! Generously sponsored by: Generously furnished by: Show us your best dance moves…  It’s easy when Famous Players Band hits the stage just after 9 pm.  Generously sponsored by: At the Champagne Reception… Bid on over 100 fabulous silent […]