50 STORIES, 50 DAYS WITH BIG WINNIPEG!

We are excited to share our 50 Stories, 50 Days campaign with our community of Bigs, Littles, their families, and all our volunteers.

From movie nights, to hockey games, to activities shared at our office, or even receiving words of wisdom, our relationships shape our identities. Even the misadventures and the unexpected turn of events!

Our mentor stories are never perfect all the way through; the most interesting parts come from the life lessons we take away from them.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR STORIES THAT MAKE US STRONGER, TOGETHER!

Our commitment to being at the centre of mentoring excellence in Winnipeg has facilitated thousands of relationships focused on connecting strengths, nurturing talents, developing resilience, and inspiring hope.

The stories we have heard from our community of current and former Mentors, Mentees, Families, Staff, Committee Members, Board of Directors, and Volunteers is bountiful, enriching, and impactful to the work we have established in our former office on Portage Avenue to our current Ellice Avenue location.

We know that growing up is a challenging task, especially for young people who face various adversities. Growing up in challenging circumstances requires a community of care and concern and anchors of consistent positive attention. By sharing our own stories of lessons learned and abilities gained through mentorship, we can encourage more youth to consider mentorship as a way to navigate challenges or an unexpected turn of events.

Ultimately, through storytelling, youth are better equipped to navigate getting back on course or making a new one in their lives moving forward.

WRITTEN, VISUAL, AND AUDIO STORIES APPLY!

Please view the fill-out form below to submit your story. All submissions are required by December 26th, 2022.

We can accept written submissions (500-800 words); illustrations are accepted. We also encourage sharing media content (image, video, or PDF files) which aids in telling your story. Stories can be anonymous or named upon submission.

With respect to the purpose of 50 Stories, 50 Days, we ask that you share stories that are positive and respectful. We are also not looking for the “perfect” story either – instead, we want to read the adventures shared between matches that speak to curiosity, growth, and connection. 

All approved submissions (with provided consent of those featured in your story) will be archived on our shared online story directory at: https://sway.office.com/YqgyUAEyFJmdvHzC?ref=Link.

Please email us at bbbswpg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca if you would like to contact us for more information.

“She has helped me to look on the bright side of things and see stuff I normally would never see without her”

Story Ideas can include: 

  • Who were you (before mentoring) and who are you now (after mentoring)?
  • Key experiences and moments during your mentorship (activities/events/mentor outings)
  • What wish do you have for others based on your mentoring experience?
  • From your own personal truth, why are mentor friendships important?
  • How has your life changed since beginning your mentorship?
  • What was the funniest day you spent with your mentor? 
  • What was an unexpected realization or moment you experienced while mentoring/being mentored?
  • Based on your experience, how can a future mentor/mentee prepare ahead of joining Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg?

Share this page with family, friends and coworkers who have been positively interacted with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg over the past 50 years!

Contributors will have the chance to win a fun prize pack for you and your current/former mentor to share!

  • NAME OR COMMUNITY OF THE LAST BBBS AGENCY YOU WERE INVOLVED WITH
  • Drop files here or
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      Do you have any media content that supports your story? We'd love to see it (max upload size: 100MB)
      Please select a box to either 'approve' or 'disapprove' Big Winnipeg using the provided Story and i(f provided) image/video on our social media platforms.

    VISIT OUR MICROSOFT SWAY ONLINE STORYBOOK

    Our staff will upload all allowed stories/photos/audio in honour of 50 Stories, 50 Days on our Sway webpage,  will then turn into an online storybook for our community to look back on key memories of mentors and mentees and their experiences.

    We recommend viewing the Sway webpage in a different tab at:  https://sway.office.com/YqgyUAEyFJmdvHzC

    Or, scroll down for a mini-view; click the below icon in the upper menu to expand