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The Transformative Impact of Mentoring on Youth Mental Health At Big Brothers Big Sisters St Thomas Elgin, we believe in the power of mentorship to change lives. For over 50 years, our programs have fostered meaningful one-to-one and group relationships in both community and school settings, that help young people realize their potential. The positive effects […]

Cole Barnes, Mentor of the Month for February 2024 This month, we are recognizing Cole Barnes as our Mentor of the Month! Cole has been a Big Bunch mentor since 2022. He was motivated to become a mentor because he believed volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters would be a fun and rewarding experience and […]

Andrea and Mika celebrated their six-year match-iversary in January! Over their six fantastic years together, this fabulous match has been full of fun. Andrea and Mika have enjoyed tubing together, baking, playing basketball and board games and going for drives. Our agency wishes Andrea and Mika a very happy six-year match-iversary! Andrea and Mika and […]

Congratulations to Carol and Dan Caldwell, our WestJet Gift of Flight Winners! Carol and Dan are going to take some time to contemplate what beautiful destination they will fly to with their raffle win.  The winning ticket was #531. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of our agency!

Welcome Madelyn!! My name is Madelyn Annett. I am a recent graduate of the Child and Youth Care program at Fanshawe College and I am so grateful to be beginning my career as the Community Based Mentoring Coordinator with Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Thomas – Elgin! I was a past student with Big Brothers […]