Every Connection Counts – Spring/Summer 2019 Newsletter

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“Becoming a Big Sister has changed my life. Not only have I become someone my little can count on thru hard times but, my little has inspired me beyond measure, teaching me true resilience and strength.” – Big Sister Brittany

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Let's talk about youth mental health in BC. #DYK t

Let's talk about youth mental health in BC. #DYK that an estimated 95,000 children aged 4-17 years in B.C. are experiencing mental health disorders at any given time. At Big Sisters, we are committed to better serving our community and supporting youth through our three programs: Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Study Buddy, and Big Sisters One-to-One Mentoring. There are many organizations in the Lower Mainland that are geared towards helping youth with mental health. A few that we recommend are the Child and Youth Mental Health Organization and the Crisis Centre of BC Youth Hotline. If you or anyone that you know are in need of assistance please call the Mental Health Support line and contact a trusted adult.

We would like to give a huge thank you to @kpmg @k

We would like to give a huge thank you to @kpmg @kpmgcanada for the generous donation and for all of their support over the years to Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Your support helps us continue to #IgnitePotential in the community.

Today is International Day of Education. "Educatio

Today is International Day of Education. "Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility." - UNESCO Learning can be a tough road, especially when you don't have the right tools. Through our Study Buddy program, youth between ages 7-17 receive one-to-one tutoring from compassionate volunteers mentors to help improve their academics at no cost. 📚Know a youth who would benefit from the Study Buddy program? Refer them today. ✏️Interested in becoming a Study Buddy mentor? Apply today! We are in high demand for volunteer mentors in Surrey/Delta and Tri-Cities areas. Link in bio. 🔗 #mentorship #education #tutoringservices #internationaldayofeducation

Happy lunar new year to all who celebrate! May you

Happy lunar new year to all who celebrate! May your year of the rabbit be full of happiness and health 🐇🧧🧨

I am a mentor because... Meet Mentor Paula, who h

I am a mentor because... Meet Mentor Paula, who has been paired with Celina for over five years. This duo has grown so much over these past few years and Celina is now preparing to graduate high school! A few words from Paula about her experience, "it's hard to believe she's about to move on to the next stage of her life. I'm so grateful to have been a part of her journey and we plan on staying close for years to come." We are so grateful to you Paula, thank you for all your hard work and dedication over the years! #NationalMentoringMonth #MentoringMatters #mentorship