A RETIRED TEACHER WHO CONTINUES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Being a teacher, you have the opportunity to work with and inspire children every day, but what happens when you retire? The ‘free’ time and enjoying a calm, hot morning coffee is nice, but does the quiet make you miss the children who once filled the silence with laughter? That’s exactly what Rose Marie was […]

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A REMINDER FROM ONE OF OUR STAFF

A reminder from one of our staff… “Yesterday morning, I had my toughest family interview to date. Their story was the first thing I thought of when I got out of bed this morning, and I know it will stay with me. It leaves me thinking, How do I deal with it? Well, that’s what […]

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A THANK YOU FROM A MOM ON INSTAGRAM

I just wanted to send a huge thank you to BBBS North and West Niagara. A few years ago I made the difficult decision to leave Mississauga and move to Niagara with my kids. Due to personal reasons I wanted a fresh start. However, I knew from my two older kids the strain of moving […]

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HE’S LIKE A REAL BROTHER FOR ME

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM LIFE-CHANGING FOR BIG BROTHER-LITTLE BROTHER MATCH Jeff Scull and Justin Brooks-Cadieux greet each other with a special handshake that, to an outsider, looks as if it took considerable practice to perfect. They laugh and banter easily and put off a general air of comfort and affection — a true bond of brotherhood. But [...]
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CELEBRATING A 20 YEAR SISTER BOND!

Hi, my name is Kristie. I’m 30 years old and I still often confuse people when I talk about my “big sister”.   Thank-you for all that this organization does. I’ve often been asked how I’ve overcame so many odds despite my upbringing and I truly know in my heart it’s the impact of the […]

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