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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is Canada's leading youth mentoring organization, serving over 30,000 children and youth in over 1,000 communities across the country. It is our vision that "every child in Canada who needs a mentor has a mentor". Currently, there are 10,000+ children waiting to receive a mentor.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria serves more than 600 children and youth each year in the Greater Victoria region. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria positively affects our community by providing mentoring programs for children and youth, which enhance their sense of belonging, self-worth, resiliency and capacity to make healthy, well-informed choices. All of the children and youth in our programs need a friend, some a role-model and champion, others require assistance with learning or social issues, and others live in households where family members are challenged by isolation, poverty, or health or addiction issues. We envision a future when we are able to provide a sustainable, quality mentoring experience for every child or youth who expresses a desire to have a mentor because we know that the power of mentorship has a positive impact that lasts for a lifetime.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of West Island is a non-profit organization. We receive forty percent of our funding from Centraide. During the year we also have many fundraisers, an annual Bowl for Kids, chocolate sales, etc... Our primary role is to ensure the suitability of our volunteers and to encourage the growth of the match.

The BIG Little Science Centre (BLSC) was started in February 2000 by Gordon R. Gore, a retired science teacher who has dedicated his life to teaching science in an interactive environment. The Centre currently operates out of eight classrooms leased from School District 73. The current program format allows visitors a period of time to experiment on their own at any of 130 plus hands-on stations located in three classrooms. three other rooms are used for demonstrations and serve as a basic teaching laboratories with capacity for 32 visitors each. The BIG Little Science Centre Society was established in October 2002 and registered as a charitable organization in September 2003. The Society has a leadership of eleven directors who meet monthly. The current Volunteer Board represents a diverse range of experience and skills including education, accounting, engineering, business, science and the trades.

Big Apple Performing Arts (dba New York City Gay Men’s Chorus) is a world-class, world-renowned New York institution and a pioneering voice for the LGBTQ community. NYCGMC is comprised of more than 260 talented singers of various ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Together, we produce a vibrant sound and energy that audiences can feel and connect with. Through the power of this sound, and our spectacular performances, we are fearless champions for love, equality, and acceptance.

Young adults with complex physical disabilities make their contributions to families, communities, schools. When they complete grade 12 they often have few opportunities to contribute. Astonished! Inc. works with young adults, families, and communities to develop creative ways to make Inclusion Work.