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 […]
HE’S LIKE A REAL BROTHER FOR ME
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 […]
A REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR SYED
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 […]
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, […]