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It can be rough out there. Big Sisters provides supportive mentoring relationships to young girls who may be facing challenges like bullying, isolation, poverty, abuse, social anxiety, low self-esteem and more. Research shows that mentoring has a powerful impact on the lives of young girls. We know that 96 percent of adults who had a mentor as a child say they are happy and 92 percent feel confident. Plus, girls who have a positive mentor are less likely to engage in destructive behaviour such as bullying, fighting, binge drinking or drug use. Since 1960, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has been changing the course of young girls’ lives. Our experienced caseworkers carefully match Little Sisters with female adult mentors […]

We have a great community of influential digital media women who support Big Sisters BCLM. From lifestyle to book writing, these women continue to inspire us with their work. To spotlight some of the great bloggers we have connected with, here is a bit of information about them. Miss 604 Rebecca Bollwitt, more commonly known as Miss 604 , is an award-winning blogger who has also been our wonderful volunteer recruitment and blog sponsor for three years. Rebecca champions many community initiatives and campaigns, including Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland. With her wide-reaching audience and informed postings, Rebecca is an inspiration to us all. Find Miss604 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Becca Clarkson Another great blogger with whom we’ve had […]