As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens.

In the Okanagan

Big Brother Big Sister programs started over 40 years ago in direct response to the Okanagan community needs. The benefits over the years continue to grow with the additional stress to families and demands on youth. We have identified that as of 2010 there are approximately 15,000 children in need of mentors in the Okanagan and the number continues to grow.

In 2010 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan provided critical community services to 401 children and their families throughout the valley.

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