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BIG laughs. BIG moments. BIG Summer. Not everyone can commit to a full year of volunteer mentoring—and that’s okay. That’s why we’re excited to launch BIG Summer, a new pilot mentoring program designed to give volunteers a short-term opportunity to make a BIG impact. Running from May through August, BIG Summer connects mentors and mentees…
Turning New Year’s Resolutions Into Real Impact A new year brings fresh starts, new goals and meaningful opportunities to give back. If one of your 2026 New Year’s resolutions is to give back to your community, mentoring could be the perfect place for you to start. At BGCBigs, mentorship is about showing up, building connections…
Evening of Opportunity is BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area’s (BGCBigs) new, signature fundraising event in support of BGCBigs. Together we’ll celebrate the power of mentoring and youth programming, and of course, raise important funds in support of BGCBigs’ mentoring programs, out-of-school programs and youth engagement programs. Hosted by Josh Classen,…
What Kind of Mentor Are You? Find out! Every mentor is unique Some bring energy and fresh ideas, while others offer steady guidance. Others simply show up, week after week, making all the difference. Curious to know your mentorship style? Take the “What Kind of Mentor Are You?” quiz (facilitated by Big Brothers Big…
Building Confidence Through Learning and Exploration At BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs), we believe that every young person deserves the chance to explore, grow, and discover their full potential, and through our partnered program, It All Starts with Me, young people get to do exactly that—receive access to hands-on opportunities…
On March 12, 2025, BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs) hosted a celebration in honour of four outstanding individuals; Yaël Witvoet, Doug Ingersoll, Deborah Fisher and Liz O’Neill, who were each awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The King Charles III medal is awarded to those who have made…
On August 25th at ReMax Field, you and your family and friends can cheer on our Edmonton Police Service and an Edmonton Community All-Star Team (including Oilers and E/E Alumni, Media and more!) as they play in a fun and affordable Slo-Pitch Game. More than a game! Besides a great game, Community Slo-Pitch will feature gags…
On Saturday June 15, 2024, BGCBigs held a Picnic Match Event for our Community-Based mentor and mentees at our West Club. We invited mentors, mentees and their families, as well as children, youth and families currently on our waitlist, with 135 people attending the event. Our guests enjoyed various activities such as giant bubble blowing,…
A 45-Year Legacy Paves the Road for New Beginnings Liz O’Neill, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs), announces her retirement, effective August 31, 2024. Liz has dedicated her entire career to BGCBigs, where she has been executive director for 45 years. Across the span of…
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Bird Construction hosted its annual Charity Golf Classic. This year, all funds raised are in support of BGC Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County. The tournament was a huge success, raising $51,750 for the two agencies through both the golf tournament and a 50/50 draw. Staff…