“Being part of Big Bunch is a great release from school responsibilities.    I’ve really learned a lot about problem solving and leadership from our Group Mentors and I get a great feeling doing something for someone else.  We do things my Little Brother Bruce doesn’t get much chance to do.  He’s shy and this really helps him.”
Jacob, BigBunch Member, Georgian College student

“Steven took to Craig & Linda (Big Couple) right away...which is unusual for him.  Steven has never had a man in his life.  Craig and he share a lot of interests and since they’ve been matched Steven is trying new things with them.  Steven’s self confidence has grown too.  What might seem like a small benefit to most but is a huge benefit for me is seeing the happy faces my kids have after being out with their Bigs.”
Bev, Parent

“I am writing to thank you and everyone else for getting me my Big Brother, Mark.  We have lots of fun together. We have gone fishing, I’ve seen some airplanes with him, we went to the park and the beach.  Mark even came to my spring concert. I was Papa Bear.”
Little Brother, David

“Big Brothers gave me the learning experience of a lifetime.  They invited me to a conference in Ottawa concerning youth at risk.  This gave me the opportunity to learn something about myself that I didn’t really know.  It brought up my self-confidence and self-esteem and desire to succeed.  I was impressed by some of the programs other people were talking about.  I think programs should enhance young people’s self-esteem, giving them responsibility and trusting them to make their own judgements.  It’s like Big Brothers - it’s better to prevent problems than to fix them later.”
John, former Little brother, delegate to Youth Partnership, Youth at Risk (1999)

“I feel really special because my Big Brother accepts me as I am.   That makes me feel really special.”
Luke, Little Brother