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A group of penguins waddles along a seaside road as a dog playfully mimics their every step. ๐
If you could invest in one thing that improves mental health ๐ง education ๐ workforce readiness ๐ผ and community safety ๐๏ธall at once would you?
Thatโs why invest in Big Brothers Big Sisters ๐ค
Prevention for tomorrow. One relationship can change a future. ๐
#Mentoring
As 2025 closes Iโm reflecting less on metrics and more on people. Youth donโt need more noise they need consistency, care, adults who show up & stay. Grateful for community, staff, volunteers, & national leadership. This work matters. I see ๐
Margie Grant-Walsh
Executive Dir
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๐ Weโre looking for mentors! Amazing young boys are waiting for someone to hang out with, have fun, and share some time. ๐
Our mentoring program is flexible โ we match based on shared interests so youโll both enjoy every minute! ๐ Call us at 902-752-6260
#MentoringMatters
๐โจ Today is #InternationalDayOfTheGirl! โจ๐
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we help girls dream bigger, believe in themselves & know they can change the world ๐๐ช A mentor can be the spark that turns potential into power!
#BeABig #EmpowerHer #GirlPower #MentorshipMatters
๐งก Truth & Reconciliation Day is a call to action.
๐ Read the 94 Calls to Action
๐ง Listen to Indigenous voices
๐ Join local events
๐ชถ Support Indigenous-owned businesses
Education is the first step toward change. #EveryChildMatters
200+ kids in Pictou County are waiting ๐. Post-COVID: more anger, less patience, less care ๐. Mentorship changes that. $1 = $23 return ๐ฑ. One hour a week can change a life. #BeABig
We are happy to participate in this opportunity to share the great work that will happen once our IYS site opens #youth #IYS
๐ September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! Mentorship isnโt just guidanceโitโs prevention. Youth with mentors are more likely to stay in school ๐, get good jobs ๐ผ & less likely to rely on social services ๐.
The ROI? 23:1 ๐
Your time could change a life. โจ
#BBBSMonth
๐ค๐ฅ Who is UPNXT? ๐ฅ๐ค
Excited to have C Stone-Leon hitting the stage๐ถ His energy & talent are sure to get the crowd moving donโt miss it.
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Friday, September 19
๐ New Glasgow Square Theatre
๐ 5:30 PM โ 8:30 PM
๐ Free for Grade 7+ ๐ค๐ฅ Who is UPNXT? ๐ฅ๐ค
๐โ๏ธ Hope the first day of school was a great one! ๐ Wishing all our Littles & every child and youth in Pictou County a year full of learning, friendships & new opportunities. ๐๐ #BackToSchool #PictouCounty
๐ถโจ Whoโs UPNXT? โจ๐ถ Free youth talent fest Sept 19, 5:30โ8:30 @ New Glasgow Sq! Live music, vendors & more! #UPNXT #PictouCounty
#DailySmile ๐
We are honored to appear before the Health Committee to talk about work on the Integrated Youth Services ( IYS)
#DailySmile ๐
Mark your calendars! We are looking forward to hosting a youth focused, outdoor event in September! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to September 19th๐๐
#youthmusicians #localmusic #youthempowerment #communityfun #BiggerTogether



















