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Mentoring is about the power of friendship. The volunteers and young people in our programs experience the magic of everyday moments when they are shared with a friend. Everyone needs someone to laugh with, share a dream with, and just hang out... with friends it's the little things that mean the most.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria serves more than 600 children and youth each year in the Greater Victoria region. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria positively affects our community by providing mentoring programs for children and youth, which enhance their sense of belonging, self-worth, resiliency and capacity to make healthy, well-informed choices. All of the children and youth in our programs need a friend, some a role-model and champion, others require assistance with learning or social issues, and others live in households where family members are challenged by isolation, poverty, or health or addiction issues. We envision a future when we are able to provide a sustainable, quality mentoring experience for every child or youth who expresses a desire to have a mentor because we know that the power of mentorship has a positive impact that lasts for a lifetime.

We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, both as individuals and citizens –that by doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do good. Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers and community. Each time we pair a child with a mentor or introduce a group of students to an in-school program, we start something incredible – a life-changing relationship built on friendship, trust and empowerment. Witnessing the transformation of a child into a confident, concerned and motivated young person is a remarkable thing. Ushering them into adulthood, seeing them grow into a successful, responsible member of their community and society at large is even more satisfying. We are Big Brothers Big Sisters and we believe in the value and values of mentoring.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto matches adults over the age of 18 to children between the ages of 6 and 18 in a one-to-one mentoring relationship that is fun and rewarding to both. For Decades, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto have been well known and respected for the important service they provide to children in our community. Your contribution will inspire a child in Toronto to reach his or her full potential through an on-going relationship with a caring adult. It isn't easy being a kid these days. An adult mentor will give these children something they need most - someone to talk to, have fun with and learn from. You can help make a difference! Your donation will help us reach more children in our community! All donations we receive help us to: Offer quality programming, help us to recruit new Big Brothers and Big Sisters, provide careful screening and proper matching of our Bigs and Littles and offer ongoing professional support for every match!

Big Sisters of Ottawa Carleton and Big Brothers of Ottawa were agencies in Ottawa that provided adult friends and mentors to girls and boys in need in order to enable them to achieve their full potential as young men and women. Studies have shown that mentoring is the most effective way of helping a youngster deal positively with the challenges of growing up. For almost 30 years, these two agencies operated side by side in the Greater Ottawa Area. Now, we are one organization, with an aim to improve service delivery, expand the number of children we serve and present a more coherent face to clients, funders and the general public alike.

Provides mentorship to children through individual and/or group activities.

Birch Bay Ranch is a camp and retreat facility offering positive life experiences, valuable learning and memories to cherish for a lifetime. Birch Bay Ranch is a place for children and youth to learn independence, to deal with problems, to meet new friends, to realize their potential, and to learn positive life skills. We are located approximately 30 minutes east of Edmonton, Alberta.

We are a vibrant inclusive United Church in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Interserve is a international fellowship of Christian professionals. Founded in 1852, we use our nation-building skills by providing technical and humanitarian assistance in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Interserve is a member in good standing with the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC).

Bow Cliff Seniors (BCS) has been serving the seniors in south west Calgary, Alberta, since 1976. As a nonprofit charitable organization, BCS is dedicated to helping isolated seniors live with dignity and respect by addressing an ever-increasing need for services which will meet their needs by implementing the following mandate: * continue to excel in services offered to seniors in the community * enhance seniors' autonomy and independence * strengthen networks with government and social agencies * improve the quality of life and health for seniors

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island is a regional child and youth serving organization. Specializing in early childhood and school aged development, our organization provides a wide range of quality child-care and enrichment programs that are innovative and fun. We deliver our programs and services in the Central Vancouver Island region in partnership with families, the community and other agencies.

Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria is a youth serving organization which prides itself on the delivery of innovative programs and services that reach out to children, youth and their families. Open to all, we are especially cognizant of the multitude of economic and social challenges many families face. Through a wide variety of innovative initiatives - from after-school and evening social, educational and recreational programming to providing help to families through self-help support groups like Parents Together; from our Youth Leadership program to school-based youth and family counselling - Boys and Girls Club Services staff show kids and families they care and they are there to help. Our programs have evolved far beyond the traditional “drop-ins” to include specialized services for specific sectors of “at risk” youth.