Fall Newsletter 2020
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month when the over 100 agencies across Canada celebrate the power of mentorship and the potential of young people. During this month we thank our volunteers who give over 45,000 hours a year helping to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth and their families. Of course, all this work would not be possible without our dedicated supporters.
Spring/Summer Newsletter 2020
As you know, 2020 marks Big Sisters’ 60th anniversary. Over those decades we have been witness to so much change, but nothing quite like the situation that we are experiencing in the world today. Like you, the last weeks for us have been marked by concern and adjustment. Every day has been about doing all we can to safeguard the physical and mental health of our staff, volunteers and most importantly, Littles, while trying to navigate a new daily reality during this global pandemic. We know that trauma and uncertainty will most acutely impact the vulnerable among us. The at risk girls we serve are already facing socio-economic adversities that will be amplified by this crisis.
Winter Newsletter 2019
The end of the year is a good time to celebrate recent successes, but also to take a moment and reflect on our rich history. 2020 marks Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s 60th anniversary. Our program began operating out of the YWCA, where a single part-time caseworker supported 50 Big and Little Sister matches in our first year. Our original mission was to start a social movement to promote the welfare of girls. Though the mission has changed in words, the spirit of the goal remains the same: providing mentorship to youth so all young people realize their full potential.