March 2, 2020

Wait list for females 5-11 years old is now OPEN!

Thank you for your interest in our mentoring programs. At this time we are only accepting female-identified youth from 5-11 years for new intakes. We are currently at capacity for all other youth. We do not feel it would be fair to add more names to an ever-growing list of children/youth waiting for an indefinite […]

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September 14, 2018

Drawn to Each Other – Dana and Kiley’s Story

Dana and Kiley have been matched together since November 2016. They initially met at a Big Brothers Big Sisters photo shoot for Indigenous mentors and mentees and they instantly hit it off. They were matched together soon after.

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September 7, 2017

Empowered by Mentoring – Keyla’s Story

Let’s travel back in time to the year 2013. I was in grade 9 and living what I would consider a pretty boring life; I went to school, hung out with friends, dreaded math class and watched a bit more TV than recommended. Every Monday, I would talk to my friends about what they had […]

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August 30, 2017

Welcoming Syrian Newcomer Children and Youth

Change can be a scary thing. For siblings, Zain (6), Jamal (8), and Dina (9), change and fear were common to their childhood. Zain, Jamal and Dina grew up in Syria where there has been ongoing conflict for several years. Earlier this year, the family finally found safety and refuge when they immigrated to Hamilton, [...]
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August 23, 2017

A Rewarding Experience

I had always had a dream where I would be able to leave the confinements of my two bedroom apartment back home in Pakistan. Being the youngest child in a family of five, you quickly get to realize that the couch surprisingly doubles as a very comfy bed. Little did I know that I was [...]
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