Big Brothers Bigs Sisters of Grey Bruce & West Simcoe (BBBSGBWS) has been serving youth and families throughout the community for over 60 years. Transitioning to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Owen Sound in 2016, then expanding our reach in 2019 to Grey and Bruce, and again increasing our catchment in 2021 to include Western Simcoe, we are proud to have deep roots. As a mentorship organization, we believe in investing in the power and potential of all youth and our mentorship programs do just that. With both community-based and in-school programs, we ensure children and youth are supported to overcome adversities and increase resiliency across time.

Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges.

These circumstances have nothing to do with the value of who they are or who they can become, but because of these situations, children and youth risk not having the opportunity to live up to their full potential.

Even worse is the possibility of continuing cycles of poverty and crime or developing mental health issues. This comes at a cost to the young person, and to society.

With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are reminded they can be anything they dream of being.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is a Federation comprised of 102 member agencies servicing more than 1,100 communities across the country. Together we mobilize over 20,700 volunteers who in turn mentor 41,400+ children and young people.