BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs) offers a range of vital wraparound programs to over 4,500 children and youth (ages 6-24) in Edmonton and its surrounding areas annually.
These programs fall under 3 categories:
- Community Mentoring
- Community Clubs & Out-of-School
- Youth Engagement
The overarching goal of each program area is to create meaningful opportunities for young people that empower them to thrive, while developing confidence and skills for life.
Every Program. Every Young Person. Real Outcomes
BGCBigs' THEORY OF CHANGE
We work to positively impact the development of childre and youth through the programs we offer and our diverse community partnerships. Additional impacts from the work we do include positive long-term outcomes for youth as well as enhancing the well-being of families, citizens and communities engaged through our work.
We have divided our goals* into three outcome areas:
- Relationships with Self & Others
- Learning & Growth
- Social Emotional Competence
We recognize that change occurs over time, and we have designed our outcome to reflect this process through BGCBigs' Theory of Change: We first hope to see positive reactions from youth participating in our programs, followed by shifts in their attitudes and mindsets, ultimately leading to positive behaviour changes.
*These goals are grounded in research and best practices, including the Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework and CASEL's Social Emotional Learning Framework (The CASEL 5)