Open a Door. Ignite Youth Potential.

The 55 Doors Campaign is a new initiative from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg, launched in celebration of our 55th Anniversary. For 55 years, we’ve been building life-changing mentoring relationships that ignite the power and potential of young people in our community. To honor this milestone, we’re embarking on a bold effort to match 55 youth currently waiting for a mentor — and to fund the creation and support of each of those matches.

On average, it costs approximately $1,500 per year to support a single mentoring relationship. This includes volunteer recruitment, screening, training, and the dedicated caseworker support that ensures every match is safe, consistent, and transformative. These relationships don’t happen by chance — they’re built with care, intention, and resources.

We created this campaign because the need has never been greater. Right now, too many young people in Winnipeg are waiting — not just for a mentor, but for someone to listen, to show up, and to believe in them. Each unopened door symbolizes a child still waiting for that opportunity.

To meet this need, we’re engaging 55 local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to help us open these doors together. Each partner will play a critical role in funding and sustaining a mentoring match, ensuring more youth in our city can access the guidance and encouragement they deserve.

Supporting this campaign means more than making a donation — it means becoming part of a story that changes lives. Research shows that young people with mentors are more likely to graduate, stay engaged in school, and feel confident about their future. By becoming one of our 55 Doors, you’re not just funding mentorship — you’re opening the door to possibility, connection, and long-term impact for a young person who needs it most.

Together, with 55 committed partners, we can open 55 doors — and create 55 powerful stories of hope, growth, and potential.

Sponsorship Information Coming Soon

We will be excited to share our sponsorship opportunities and partnership details for our 55 Doors Campaign after it’s official launch on December 1st. Stay tuned to learn how you or your organization can help open a door — and change a life.

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