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The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants are investments that help build sustained local impact and inspire increased partner volunteerism with non-profit organizations that work in our communities. Thanks to Dalton, a former Little Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara (BBBSN) was the successful recipient of this grant. Dalton generously nominated our organization after having a […]

When Kristen saw how heart broken her son Hudson was over a past relationship, she knew he needed a stable mentor, so she turned to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara. After signing up Hudson to be a mentee or “Little”. Her intention was to “explore the program and see what happens.” Due to the […]

During a match check in with one of my matches recently, I learned from the mentor, that her mentee had transitioned. Mentor then went on to explain that she has noticed that mentee seems more confident with themself since coming out, and told me about the ways that she has helped mentee with their transition. […]

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 […]

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 […]