REAL kids. REAL mentors.

Be a friend. Be a mentor.

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We Care About Kids.

BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs) is committed to the healthy development of all children.

We provide a diverse array of mentoring and after school programs to meet the needs of our community’s children and youth so they have the tools and supports they need to be successful in school and in life.

What’s Happening

Get the latest news on BGCBigs in our community, at our clubs and new opportunities.

  • Evening of Opportunity
    Thursday, October 29, 2026

    Hosted by everyone's favourite local meteorologist, CTV Edmonton's Josh Classen, the evening will feature a performance by award-winning mentalist Jeff Newman, who will fascinate guests with mind-bending magic, audience participation and humour.

    Every dollar raised helps strengthen the future of BGCBigs to create a lasting legacy of opportunity for young people in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

  • The BIG Book Giveaway
    In Celebration of Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! 

    This September, turn your gently used books into mentoring opportunities for local children and youth.

    Donate your gently used books to BGCBigs this month! Through our partnership with Renew Crew, donated books are collected and converted into funding that supports BGCBigs mentoring and after-school programs.

    Every book helps build BIG futures.

  • The REAL ChangE Podcast: BGCBigs' very own limited-series podcast.

    12 episodes featuring mentors, volunteers, staff and friends of BGCBigs, as they share stories and insights about all the amazing work we do together and how it positively impacts thousands of children, youth and families in Edmonton & Area.

    And of course, we hope each episode will inspire more people to become volunteers with us!
  • BECOME A PARTNER

    Help us reduce the cost of being a mentor. If your business has a fun service or offering that our mentors and mentees would love and you can provide a discount or freebies, we'll recognize your support! Fill out the form at the bottom of our Discounts & Freebies page to get started!

  • VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

    Schedule a 1-to-1 Virtual Open House and talk directly with our Volunteer Recruitment Specialist. Choose a date and time most convenient for you at the link below.

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Our Impact

BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs) is a community-supported organization committed to the healthy development of children, youth, and their families by providing safe places, positive relationships, services, and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills that enhance their long-term success in life.

BCGBigs Mentoring and After-School programs seek to support vulnerable children and youth challenged by the impacts of poverty. The organization also works in partnership with other community organizations to develop and deliver programs geared to specific populations, such as the immigrant and refugee community, the Indigenous community, and other vulnerable groups (e.g. LGBTQ youth).

Special Thanks