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22/04/25

You’re Invited to our 2024-2025 Report to the Community

Looking Back, Leading Forward You’re invited to our Report to Community—a gathering of the people who make our mission possible. This is more than an annual report—it’s a celebration of...
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05/02/25

10 Marathons, 10 Days, 10 Provinces

Alberta Runners Will Attempt Historic Challenge to Support Kids & Youth Calgary, AB – This May, lifelong athletes Mike Hanson and Dave Morin will take on a transformative feat of...
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13/01/25

Empowering Journey: How Mentorship Unleashed Jaiden and Emma’s Artistic Potential

Jaiden Riley is a Métis singer/songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, and Emma Justine McCaul is a multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and curator. Jaiden Riley, a Métis singer/songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, remembers being...
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13/01/25

Connecting Through Community: Logan’s Journey Through Mentorship

Logan Middleton is a radio personality and producer, and Evan Legate is a public affairs and communications professional. When Logan joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters community mentorship program as...
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12/09/24

Maddie & Kate’s Story

Growing up in Chestermere with her mother, Kate was a typical carefree student in elementary school. When Kate was only nine years old, her mother passed away unexpectedly. Without anyone...
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12/09/24

Bailey and Teelynd’s Story

Mentoring has always been a part of Bailey’s life, because it was a part of her father’s life. Bailey’s dad Jim lost his father at a young age, and found...
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29/07/24

The Ripple Effect of Mentorship: Ben Koo’s Story

Ben Koo was a mentee and through the impact of his mentoring relationship has become a mentor and Mentoring Coordinator at BBBS Calgary Ben Koo’s was born in Hong Kong...
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12/04/24

How Mentorship Transformed Two Airdrie Schools

Becky Harper is a Learning Assistant and has seen mentoring have an impact on her students Nose Creek Elementary School exudes warmth with a giant “Welcome” greeting visitors. The school,...
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29/02/24

How to Give Bravely – Why Unrestricted Funding is the New Best Practice

Many donors are now realizing that the old model of restricted funding is outdated. Donors are heading the advice of organizations such as Charity Navigator who state, “Unrestricted donations should...
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29/02/24

How to Give Bravely – Why Unrestricted Funding is the New Best Practice

Many donors are now realizing that the old model of restricted funding is outdated. Donors are heading the advice of organizations such as Charity Navigator who state, “Unrestricted donations should...
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