Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cranbrook has been creating friendships since 1977. We began with one program matching Big Brothers (adult men) with Little Brothers (boys, ages 6-16) and have grown to include a variety of different programs that serve both boys and girls that have been assessed as being in need of a mentor and friend.   

In 1990 we became a joint agency providing programs for girls as well as boys. We started the Big Sister program where adult women are matched with a Little Sister (girls, ages 6-16). 

Our Agency expanded our traditional one-on-one friendships in 1994 to include the Couples for Kids program whereby adults can volunteer with their spouse and are matched with a boy or girl. Cross gender matching was also introduced in 1994 where Big Sisters spend time with Little Brothers, boys from mother absent homes.

The traditional Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Couples for Kids programs are operating in the communities of Cranbrook & Kimberley. 

The In-School Mentor program which started in January 2001, provides an adult mentor and friend to students in grades 2-6. This program is only offered at T.M. Roberts and Amy Woodland Elementary Schools in Cranbrook.  

Go Girls is a new Big Brothers Big Sisters program that offers an interactive group experience for adolescent girls at Parkland and Laurie Junior High Schools which began in January 2009.  If you're an adult women under the age of 35 we're always recruiting group leaders for Go Girls!