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A Message from the Executive Director
Greetings!
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month across the country! This year’s theme “Make Life Bigger”, is all about the impact that a little time, consistency, and care can have on a young person’s life.
As back-to-school season begins, so does our one-to-one In-School Mentoring Program. Last year BBBS mentorship was offered in 68 schools across Niagara. The program matches children and youth in grades 1 to 8, who would benefit from additional social support with a Mentor. Common referral reasons include: lack of school engagement or poor school attendance, lack of self-confidence/self-esteem, lack of social skills or friendships, experience with bullying others or being bullied and lack of respect for authority figures. Mentors meet with their Mentee at their school once a week for one hour, and engage in activities such as board games, crafts, sports, and more! Not only does this program give the Mentee additional support in navigating school challenges but also helps schools support children and youth at no additional cost.
We often hear from our school board partners, teachers, and families about the meaningful impact a BBBS mentor can have on a young person’s self-esteem, confidence, school engagement, and mental well-being.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated volunteers and generous supporters who make programs like our one-to-one In-School Mentoring possible. Your support helps ensure that more young people have access to a caring mentor who believes in them and helps them reach their full potential.
We have lots of exciting activities planned for this month, and we’re looking forward to sharing many of them with you below! Follow along on our socials, and our website, as we celebrate across Niagara Region!
Sincerely,
Erin Graybiel, Executive Director
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