Land Acknowledgement

Big Brothers Big Sisters gratefully acknowledges that our office is located on
the unceded and ancestral territory of the Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus, and Snaw’naw’as First Nations.

Latest News

Wolf Brewing Company Fundraiser

Jun 17, 2025 jerrysauder News

A BIG ‘Thank you’ to VMAC Air Innovated

Sep 19, 2024 jerrysauder News

Monthly Giving Campaign for BBBS Month

Aug 19, 2024 jerrysauder News

Join us for our Annual General Meeting: Thursday May 16th

May 7, 2024 jerrysauder News

Bookkeeper Position Available

Apr 30, 2024 jerrysauder News

Join us for the Eco Elegance Fashion Showcase

Mar 22, 2024 jerrysauder News

Thank you to The Hamber Foundation

Dec 14, 2023 jerrysauder News

We need your input!

Oct 26, 2023 jerrysauder News

Join us for our Open House: September 18th!

Sep 14, 2023 jerrysauder News

September Schedule Alert!! Dates to remember in September

Sep 14, 2023 jerrysauder News

Thank you to the Town of Ladysmith

Jun 14, 2023 jerrysauder News

Join us for Art for a Cause on March 30th!

Mar 2, 2023 jerrysauder News

Thank you Country Club Centre

Feb 28, 2023 jerrysauder News

It’s Giving Tuesday!

Nov 29, 2022 jerrysauder News

Westjet Cares for Kids Raffle 2022

Nov 26, 2022 jerrysauder News

Join us for our Open House on September 18th!

Sep 2, 2022 jerrysauder News

Join our board!

Jul 11, 2022 jerrysauder News

Big BC Lotto

Apr 1, 2022 jerrysauder News

AGM Invitation

Mar 15, 2022 jerrysauder News

Upcoming Group Programs

Feb 8, 2022 jerrysauder News

Become a Group Mentor!

Feb 8, 2022 jerrysauder News

Winter 2022 Newsletter

Jan 25, 2022 jerrysauder News

January is #mentoringmonth !

Jan 10, 2022 jerrysauder News

Westjet Cares for Kids 2021 Raffle

Nov 21, 2021 jerrysauder News

Big BC Lotto

Oct 26, 2021 jerrysauder News

A Big ‘Thank you’ to everyone that came to our Open House

Sep 29, 2021 jerrysauder News

Summer 2021 Newsletter

Aug 16, 2021 jerrysauder News

Thank you 100 Women who Care!

Aug 2, 2021 jerrysauder News

Summer Job Opportunity

Jun 9, 2021 jerrysauder News

Game on and Go Girls Summer Group Programs

Jun 3, 2021 jerrysauder News

A BIG ‘Thank you’ to the United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island

Jun 3, 2021 jerrysauder News

Join the Nanaimo Rotary Daybreak 25 for 25

May 25, 2021 jerrysauder News

Winner of the BigBC Lotto

May 17, 2021 jerrysauder News

BIG BC Lotto supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters

Apr 2, 2021 jerrysauder News

Love for Local Raffle!

Feb 10, 2021 jerrysauder News

January is Mentoring Month!

Jan 21, 2021 jerrysauder News

We are now launching our first Play On Group

Jan 21, 2021 jerrysauder News

Winter 2020 Newsletter

Dec 21, 2020 jerrysauder News

Christmas Holiday Hours

Dec 9, 2020 jerrysauder News

Giving Tuesday

Dec 1, 2020 jerrysauder News

Recruiting Mentors and Children!

Oct 26, 2020 jerrysauder News

Fall 2020 Newsletter

Oct 26, 2020 jerrysauder News

$5 Bag Sale till the End of August!

Aug 14, 2020 jerrysauder News

$5 / Bag Sale for the Month of June

Jun 5, 2020 jerrysauder News

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow

May 5, 2020 jerrysauder News

Our Agency update on Policies, Programs and Events till further notice.

Mar 20, 2020 jerrysauder News

Thanks for a great 50th Anniversary AGM!

Mar 13, 2020 jerrysauder News

Exciting New Partnership Announcement!!

Feb 19, 2020 jerrysauder News

Annual General Meeting and 50 Year Celebration!!

Feb 19, 2020 jerrysauder News

Our Online Store is Live!

Feb 13, 2020 jerrysauder News

Welcome Shalini!

Jan 24, 2020 jerrysauder News

Winter Program Update

Jan 10, 2020 jerrysauder News

Welcome to two new additions to our team!

Jan 10, 2020 jerrysauder News

New Mentor Orientation Sessions

Jan 10, 2020 jerrysauder News

Our Holiday Hours

Dec 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Cooperators!

Dec 6, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Rotary Club and Nanaimo Clippers!

Dec 6, 2019 jerrysauder News

Clothing Volunteer Wanted

Dec 6, 2019 jerrysauder News

Giving Tuesday

Nov 29, 2019 jerrysauder News

Program Updates

Nov 28, 2019 jerrysauder News

Santa Claus Parade

Nov 28, 2019 jerrysauder News

Ready Set … Santa

Nov 28, 2019 jerrysauder News

Gift Giving Promo. thanks to Woodgrove Mall

Nov 21, 2019 jerrysauder News

Pumpkin Toss

Nov 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Qualicum Beach Haunted House

Nov 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Upcoming Events

Oct 24, 2019 jerrysauder News

Come and Visit our Booth

Sep 26, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome to our New Brand!

Sep 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Join us on September 18th at the Bastion

Sep 16, 2019 jerrysauder News

Flag Raising and Mayoral Proclamation

Sep 5, 2019 jerrysauder News

SEPTEMBER IS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MONTH!

Sep 4, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Shoppers Drug Mart!

Aug 14, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome Peace!

Jul 19, 2019 jerrysauder News

Strengthening Children’s Mental Health Seminar – Saturday July 27th

Jul 11, 2019 jerrysauder News

Congratulations and welcome to our new matches!

Jul 11, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome Kieran

Jul 2, 2019 jerrysauder News

Beer and Burger Fundraiser

Jun 12, 2019 jerrysauder News

Telus Clothing Drive

Jun 11, 2019 jerrysauder News

Tim Hortons Camp Day

Jun 11, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thanks to everyone that came out to the Mentor Appreciation Event

Jun 3, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome our new matches!

Jun 3, 2019 jerrysauder News

Beer and Burger Fundraiser supporting our programs – Friday June 7th!

May 27, 2019 jerrysauder News

Congratulations to Judy Delogne!

May 21, 2019 jerrysauder News

Curious Comicon 2019 was a huge success!

May 9, 2019 jerrysauder News

Curious Comicon coming up on May 4th!

May 1, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Brechin Lanes!

May 1, 2019 jerrysauder News

Join us for our Beer and Burger Fundraiser – Friday June 7th

Apr 23, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Hans !

Apr 16, 2019 jerrysauder News

Curious Comicon – Saturday May 4th

Apr 8, 2019 jerrysauder News

New Programs Launching In April!

Apr 8, 2019 jerrysauder News

Beer and Burger Fundraiser – Friday June 7th

Apr 8, 2019 jerrysauder News

Mentor Appreciation Event

Apr 8, 2019 jerrysauder News

Brechin Lanes Spring Break Fundraiser

Mar 16, 2019 jerrysauder News

Join us for our AGM on March 28th!

Mar 8, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome Tarushi !

Mar 6, 2019 jerrysauder News

Join our Van Advertising Sponsorship Program

Mar 4, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome Ballenas Secondary School

Feb 26, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome to our new Program Coordinator, Taylor Oriecuia!

Feb 6, 2019 jerrysauder News

A BIG Thank you to Country Club Centre!

Feb 3, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Boston Pizza Nanaimo!

Feb 3, 2019 jerrysauder News

Currently Launching 8 Group Programs!

Jan 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome Ryan

Jan 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Welcome Denise

Jan 18, 2019 jerrysauder News

Thank you Gabriola PAC Group!

Jan 16, 2019 jerrysauder News

January is Mentoring Month!

Jan 8, 2019 jerrysauder News

Winner of the Westjet Raffle

Jan 1, 2019 jerrysauder News

Office December Holiday Hours

Dec 14, 2018 jerrysauder News

Westjet Raffle

Dec 10, 2018 jerrysauder News

Welcome Biola

Nov 28, 2018 jerrysauder News

Photos with Santa coming to Country Club Centre!

Nov 19, 2018 jerrysauder News

Giving Tuesday is coming up on November 27th!!

Nov 14, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Dover Bay Secondary School!

Oct 27, 2018 jerrysauder News

Halloween Face Painting at Boston Pizza on October 31st!!

Oct 25, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you CJ and Dee Dee!!

Oct 16, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Rotary Lantzville!

Oct 10, 2018 jerrysauder News

Fall Program Happenings

Oct 5, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you VIU Mariners!

Sep 27, 2018 jerrysauder News

Welcome Cassie!

Sep 27, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Island Savings for Eight Wonderful Years!

Sep 17, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Sportsclips for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Sep 17, 2018 jerrysauder News

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month!

Aug 30, 2018 jerrysauder News

We will be at the Join One Expo at VIU, Sept 1st

Aug 29, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Shopper’s Drug Mart Life Foundation

Aug 17, 2018 jerrysauder News

BIG Times Newsletter – July 2018

Jul 17, 2018 jerrysauder News

Congratulations to Andy Parker

Jun 28, 2018 jerrysauder News

Welcome Cheyanne!

Jun 28, 2018 jerrysauder News

Congratulations Kristi on a 5 year match!

Jun 28, 2018 jerrysauder News

Canada Helps June Giving Challenge

Jun 21, 2018 jerrysauder News

Congratulations on everyone celebrating a Birthday/ Match Anniversary in June!

Jun 13, 2018 jerrysauder News

Our Beer and Burger Fundraiser was a great success!

Jun 11, 2018 jerrysauder News

Join us for our Summer “Refer a Friend” Promotion!

May 30, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Kaylin

May 29, 2018 jerrysauder News

Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a birthday or match anniversary In May!

May 29, 2018 jerrysauder News

Welcome to our new program sponsors!

May 25, 2018 jerrysauder News

5 Kids are going to Tim Hortons Camp this year!

May 25, 2018 jerrysauder News

A BIG Thank you to our In School Mentors!

May 25, 2018 jerrysauder News

A BIG Thank you to our sponsors and everyone that participated in the Facebook Auction!

May 25, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you United Way!

May 25, 2018 jerrysauder News

Beer and Burger Fundraiser – June 8th

May 24, 2018 jerrysauder News

BIG Online Facebook Auction Rules and Guidelines

May 1, 2018 jerrysauder News

BIG Times Newsletter April 2018

Apr 27, 2018 jerrysauder News

Curious Comicon Coming May 5th

Apr 13, 2018 jerrysauder News

Welcome Cheyenne!

Apr 13, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Brechin Lanes!

Apr 12, 2018 jerrysauder News

Welcome Tonya!

Apr 12, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you to the Rogers Foundation

Apr 3, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Kathy King!

Apr 3, 2018 jerrysauder News

Vote for us at the 2018 Chamber of Commerce Awards

Mar 27, 2018 jerrysauder News

Congratulations Nikki!!

Mar 22, 2018 jerrysauder News

Celebrating Birthdays and Match Anniversaries in March

Mar 16, 2018 jerrysauder News

Brechin Lanes Bowling Fundraiser

Mar 13, 2018 jerrysauder News

Looking for Prizes for our upcoming Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2018 jerrysauder News

Clothing Volunteers Wanted

Mar 10, 2018 jerrysauder News

Congratulations to our Mentor of the Year for 2017!

Mar 2, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you to our fantastic Practicum Students!

Mar 2, 2018 jerrysauder News

A BIG Thank you to some outgoing mentors

Mar 1, 2018 jerrysauder News

Pink Shirt Day is Feb 28th!

Feb 26, 2018 jerrysauder News

February Birthdays and Match Anniversaries

Feb 8, 2018 jerrysauder News

Annual General Meeting March 1, 2018

Feb 8, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Sonal

Feb 8, 2018 jerrysauder News

A BIG Welcome to Kaylin Compton

Feb 8, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Nanaimo Kettlebell Club

Jan 29, 2018 jerrysauder News

Clothing Volunteers Wanted

Jan 27, 2018 jerrysauder News

New Programs Launching Now!

Jan 24, 2018 jerrysauder News

Thank you Country Club Centre

Jan 23, 2018 jerrysauder News

January Birthdays, Match Anniversaries and Welcome our New Matches!

Jan 11, 2018 jerrysauder News

A BIG Welcome to Colin Bell from Canadian Small Moves

Jan 11, 2018 jerrysauder News

BIG Times Newsletter December 2017

Dec 30, 2017 jerrysauder News

Christmas Holiday Hours

Dec 20, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you In-School Mentors

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Welcome Martika

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Welcome Sonal

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you to the City of Parksville

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you BC Recreational Parks Association

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Welcome to Saeka

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you for supporting the Big Online Facebook Auction

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you for supporting the Big Bumper Breakfast

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you Canadian Western Bank

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Donate your QF Points to our Agency!

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

New Partner Discount Program for our Bigs and Littles!

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you Rotary Nanaimo North

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you United Way Central and North Vancouver Island

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you Island Savings

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Cash for Clothes Fundraising Opportunity

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Dropping off your Clothing Donations Helps Support our Programs

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Big Deals Boutique now open on Saturdays

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Get your Gift Certificates!

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

A BIG Welcome Back and Congratulations to our Volunteer Homebuilders!

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Thank you to Country Club Centre

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News

Congratulations to Island Savings

Dec 4, 2017 jerrysauder News
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Stories from our network

read story Interview with Rijo Varghese
read story Interview with Alise Mckenzie
read story Testimonial of a Successful Community Partner
read story Testimonials from some In School Mentors
read story Testimonials from some of our School Partners
read story A TESTIMONIAL FROM A SUCCESSFUL MATCH
read story Interview with Melissa Peoples
read story Testimonial from Ivorne Elliott
read story Testimonial from one of our practicum student
read story Interview with one of our Parents
read story Meet Tianay Laing, Board Member and ex mentee
read story Interview with Angelene Peter, MBA Student
read story Story from one of our MBA Students
Changing the course of young lives

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