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Tamia was only eight-years-old when her mother Martika began the process of signing her up for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto community-based mentorship program. As part of the intake process, Tamia spoke to one of the BBBST intake specialists who would organize her match. Tamia asked the intake specialist, “can my Big be Black?”   Martika was surprised that […]

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Corbin grabbed his keys, walked out the door in Vaughan, and started the car as his girlfriend called for a Lyft.   She had to run errands while he was heading to pick up his Little in Leaside for a day of adventure on the Humber River.   Taking a Lyft would usually be an added expense with only one car between the […]

Children in Toronto are participating in less physical activity and more sedentary behaviour which is negatively impacting their future physical, mental, and cognitive outcomes as well as their ability to face adversity later in life.   Restrictions due to COVID-19 shutdowns that have ranged in severity since they began in mid-March have led to a decrease in physical activity rates […]

Over the past few months Emily Helpard has answered countless questions from Bigs curious about how to engage their Littles in physical activity and stay connected during COVID-19.   As a mentoring program specialist, Emily is in direct contact with matches and works with them throughout their mentorship journey; helping to answer questions, offer suggestions for time together, and listen.   The pandemic has changed the […]