January 25, 2017

THE REWARDS OF BEING A BIG SISTER

Maddie and I see each other once a week for 2-4 hours depending on what we are doing.  Recently, we were fortunate to participate in the BBBS Christmas activities together; the Christmas Party, the Jaycees shopping and breakfast, and the NOTL Christmas parade.  One of our favourite things to do is go to the movies. [...]
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January 23, 2017

A LOCAL SUCCESS STORY

WHAT BEING A BIG SISTER HAS MEANT TO ME I met my little when she was 10 years old on Nov.11,2010 I remember that day like it was yesterday. A shy little girl, meeting a stranger for the first time in the BBBS office with her dad by her side. We had our first of […]

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August 3, 2016

JOE AND JAMIE

“I am living my life happily with the confidence there is no mountain too big I can’t move”. – Jamie Jamie Gordon believes that he owes much of who he is today to the guidance and support he received from his two ‘big brothers’ during his time with Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Catharines, Thorold [...]
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August 3, 2016

BENEFITS OF IN-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP

I am writing in support of the “In-School Mentoring” Program sponsored by Big Brothers and Sisters of St. Catharines- Thorold and District. This program is a tremendous support for the children at Connaught Public School. During my four year tenure as Principal of this building this program has served some thirty socially “at risk” children. […]

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August 3, 2016

THE BIG BROTHER PROGRAM IS REMARKABLE!

“The Big Brother Program is remarkable! A Big was sought for my son Aly as he did not have regular, consistent involvement with his dad. Aly does have two older brothers both embarking on careers and marriages. Aly was very close to the second eldest and felt abandoned when he left home. To add to […]

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