Each of the three North Shore municipalities recently made contributions to Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland.
According to a press release, the grants were made to support the mentoring programs the organization operates on the North Shore.
The District of North Vancouver awarded a $3,500 community grant, the City of North Vancouver added a $2,250 grant and the District of West Vancouver awarded $500. The funding will help support the "Little Sisters" from North Vancouver who are currently matched with "Big Sisters,"
and will also help the agency find volunteer mentors in the community for those girls on a waitlist. Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland works to enhance the confidence, self-esteem, and well-being of girls throughout the Lower Mainland. Girls, ages seven-17, are matched with volunteer adult women in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Community members interested in becoming a Big Sister mentor or Study Buddy tutor to a girl living on the North Shore are encouraged to visit bigsisters. bc.ca or contact Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland at 604-873-4525 x300 or [email protected].
Scan with Layar to watch a video about the program.
