Our Stories
Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way
One of the focuses of our Club’s is to provide kids with new opportunities and experiences. The Afro Quiz is one example. It’s a Jeopardy-style quiz competition held each year during Black History Month to celebrate the rich history of people of African descent across the globe. It also instills a sense of pride and…
Read More about Where There’s A Will, There’s A WayVolunteers: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
“I cannot alone change the world, but I can cast a stone to make many ripples.” Sometimes it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all of the things in this world that seem to need fixing. Passionate people want to change the world, but how on earth do they decide how and where to start? Boys…
Read More about Volunteers: Thank you, thank you, thank you!Building Strength By Lifting Others Up
The gym was only a quarter full, but it felt packed thanks to the spirited energy and the heat from a few dozen little bodies. Music was blasting from the speakers and all the kids were facing one woman at the front. She was more into it than everyone else, a huge smile across her…
Read More about Building Strength By Lifting Others UpJust Give It A Shot
They walked into the coffee shop and it was clear they were a Big Brother Little Brother match. They looked nothing alike and the age difference was obvious, yet they acted like brothers. From across the room, one could tell they were making jokes and easily carrying on a conversation about whatever was around them.…
Read More about Just Give It A ShotBrett & Owen – A Quick & Fast Friendship
Fifth year Golden Bear Hockey player Brett Ferguson just became a volunteer with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters as an In School Mentor to mentor Owen, a 4th grade student. Matched just over a month ago, the pair have quickly became best of friends. Watch the video below to hear about how…
Read More about Brett & Owen – A Quick & Fast FriendshipInternational Women’s Day: Kelly Micetich
Since March 8th is International Women’s Day, we thought it was appropriate to take a look at some of the amazing women in our lives who make our work supporting children and their families possible. One of the first people who comes to mind is Kelly Micetich. Kelly is an outstanding individual whose passion and…
Read More about International Women’s Day: Kelly MicetichAn Opportunity To Share
We love getting feedback and hearing stories from straight from the mouths of our wonderful volunteers. Krista is a mentor in our EXCEL Program™ and she shared with us part of why she loves volunteering. Volunteering with EXCEL has been a nostalgic experience for me because I see so much of myself in the kids.…
Read More about An Opportunity To ShareDream Street: Enchanted Way
Tickets are officially on sale for the Big Brothers Big Sisters 36th Dream Home & Win 50 Lottery! Grand Prize is Your Choice! We’re so excited to share that we have three gorgeous homes open in St. Albert’s Erin Ridge North. Tristate, Kanvi and Veneto are back with us and there’s a twist! The winner…
Read More about Dream Street: Enchanted Way2015 Top 5 Stories
It’s always fun to look back on the year and see all the incredible stories we got to tell thanks to caring folks like you! Our volunteers, donors, funders, and families make this good work possible and we are so excited to share 2016 with you. So in celebration of all we accomplished together last…
Read More about 2015 Top 5 StoriesWe’re On A Manhunt
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 100 days starts now! We’ve got nearly 300 boys on our waiting list for a Big Brother and many of those boys will wait for up to two years before they’re matched. Why? Because we simply don’t have enough men who believe they can be a positive influence in the life of…
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