Archive for August 2021
Youth Employment Program Increases Job Readiness and Confidence in Teen
Zach describes himself as having been a shy kid, quiet and unassuming. That is, until he decided to stretch himself and get out of his comfort zone. During his grade eleven year Zach attended Teen Takeover, a Job Readiness Fair organized by BGCBigs and hosted at a local high-school. He listened to panelists talk about…
Read MoreHow Mentorship Helped Change an Unexpected Family Health Journey for the Better
The Herman family enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time exploring their community, so when their mom, Kyrie, began experiencing sudden and unexplainable health complications, their active lifestyle changed significantly. Many exhaustive and often disappointing doctor’s appointments later, Kyrie was finally diagnosed with a rare genetic connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. As a spectrum…
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