Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester
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Our office is closed today. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at BBBS.

It's a good week when we have not one but TWO matches! Big Brother Randy and Little Brother Jasper were so excited to be matched ...if you couldn't tell already

We interrupt your morning scroll with this amazing news: A new Big Couple Match! Big Brother Alex, Big Sister Laura and Little Brother Alex! These three are looking forward to adventures, playing games, and bike rides!

Right now, we are looking for volunteers with the following interests. If this sounds like you, or someone you know...please reach out! <3 Mentor 1: Male Interested hockey! If you enjoy hockey, play hockey, watch hockey!...hockey, hockey, hockey!... Mentor 2: Male Interests include farming, machinery, cars and trucks, being outside Mentor 3: Male Interests include sports, being outside, staying active Interested in exploring indigenous culture with Little Mentor 4: Female Interests include anime, art, animals, and gaming We typically have 50-60 young people on our waitlist, many of them being boys. This is just four of our Littles right now, waiting for a Mentor to spend time with. Head to our website to inquire and a Mentoring Coordinator will be in touch. www.bbbscolchester.ca

This month's Travelotto winner, Tom Burke stopped by to pick up his check for $1500! Tom also won a week pass to Red Woof Inn Doggie Daycare Tom is planning on taking a staycation and enjoying all the beauty Nova Scotia has to offer. Congratulations Tom, and thank you for your support! ... You can find all our monthly Travelotto winners here: https://colchester.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/2020-traveloto/

We are so excited to announce that we have been chosen in the Atlantic Provinces to be the charity of choice for Wilson's and Esso GoStore! :) That means that along with the other Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in the Maritimes we will be the recipients of next week's upcoming round-up! Mark your calendars for September 27th - October 3rd, and make sure to ROUND-UP for BBBS when you fill up!! Why not head over to McWilsons to fill up and play your toonie for Big Bucks! ... #SparkPotential #BiggerTogether

Meet our newest match Big Brother Adrian and Little Brother Grayson! We can't wait to see all the fun adventures these two get up to!

Another great Mentor Thank you Andre, for being a fantastic Big Brother to Ethan! Have you considered becoming a mentor? We have over 50 young people on our waitlist. Chat with one of our Mentoring Coordinators and learn more about this life-changing opportunity. ... https://colchester.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer/

Thank you again to everyone for showing us the local love! Your support inspires us to continue to #IgnitePotential in young people We are #BiggerTogether

Celebrating #bigbrotherbigsisterday Pizza, ice cream, rock skipping, puddle jumping, puppy cuddles and incredible Bigs and Littles! We lit sparklers in celebration! #sparkpotential ... #bbbsc #bbbsmonth #bigsandlittles #mentoringmatters

We are once again honored to have been nominated and chosen as "Most Loved Community Contribution" at this year's Local Love Truro Awards. Our Executive Director, Nick Sharpe accepts our award around the 8-minute mark. We love what we do, and feel very grateful to be a part of this community. We are #BiggerTogether!

We are so pleased that Mayor Christine Blair and the County of Colchester proclaimed September Big Brother Big Sister Month! We celebrate as today, Sept 18 marks Big Brother Big Sister Day across Canada.

Alana has been Hunter's Mentor since Hunter was in grade four. They started in our In School Mentoring Program and switched over to our Community Matching Program (Big & Little) when Hunter entered CEC. They have such an amazing bond! Hunter is off to Ontario this year playing hockey and Alana is a very proud Big Sister! ... #bbbsc #BiggerTogether #bbbsmonth #mentoringmatters #bigbrothersbigsisters