The Big Difference A Little Can Make

The Big Difference A Little Can Make Blog Post - February 1st, 2021 “You’re always happiest when you’re helping people” wasn’t the answer I was expecting. Most lost souls seem to take a sabbatical in Australia or rediscover Mark Manson. But when he asked, “Have you considered Big Brothers Big Sisters?” all I could think [...]
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Year End Message 2020

A Message From Our Interim Executive Director  To Our Littles, Bigs, Families and Staff Dear friends  As the end of year draws near, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your dedication and hard work. This year has been an unprecedented challenge, but we often find our greatest successes in the most surprising places. I am inspired every […]

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The Gift that Keeps on Giving

The Gift That Keeps on Giving   What will he look like?  What will we do?  Will he like me?  These were just a few of the millions of questions that raced through my mind as my stomach did somersaults that eventful day 23 years ago.  I had recently turned 8 years-old and little did […]

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New Van Donated by MPI/United Way

We could not be more grateful for the gift of a new (to us) van, donated by MPI and United Way! MPI and United Way Winnipeg have helped us eliminate the transportation barrier for group mentoring programs. Bunches of mentors and youth can now explore all the great things Winnipeg has to offer, developing connection […]

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Empowered by Mentoring – Keyla’s Story

Let’s travel back in time to the year 2013. I was in grade 9 and living what I would consider a pretty boring life; I went to school, hung out with friends, dreaded math class and watched a bit more TV than recommended. Every Monday, I would talk to my friends about what they had […]

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