Big Sisters Of B.c. Lower Mainland is a
Organizations Relieving Poverty Charity located in Vancouver, BC.
Services Provided by Big Sisters Of B.c. Lower Mainland
Since 1960,Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has been committed to enhancing the confidence,self-esteem and well-being of girls through supportive friendships with caring women through three core programs: -Big and Little Sister Program:matches girls aged 7 to 17 in one-to-one friendships with trained female volunteers -Study Buddy Program:offers girls aged 7 to 17 the educational support they need by matching them with volunteer tutors -Go Girls! Healthy Bodies,Healthy Lives:a group in-school program for girls aged 11-14 that focuses on physical activity and balanced eating Our programs are aimed at prevention and intervention as research has shown that a warm,supportive relationship with a caring adult is the most important protective factor for development among at-risk children and a key factor in helping children overcome challenges in their lives.
