Archive for January 2022

Ryan Jespersen visits with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji and a Big Brother mentor, Aaron Hoyland about the value Mentorship can bring to children and adults alike. Give it a watch:

Wrapping up #MentoringMonth, check out our most recent segment on Global News featuring BGCBigs staff member Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji who talks about her experience as a Little — returning the favour and becoming a Big herself when she was able. Watch here: https://globalnews.ca/video/8583660/big-brothers-big-sisters-wrap-up-mentor-month/,big-brothers-big-sisters-wrap-up-mentor-month

January 27th, 2022 was #ThankYourMentor Day, a day for all mentees to show gratitude for their mentor by sending them a special message of gratitude and also posting on social media using the hashtag #ThankYourMentor. Below are some of our Littles / Mentees thanking their Bigs / Mentors and sharing their favourite activities and things…

Every Wednesday I – tapped my shoes and watched the clock, ready to sprint off. The door was only three steps away, but I knew I could get there in one if I skipped. Wednesdays were when my Big Sister, Germaine visited me at school. Up until it was my turn to be matched with…