Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area

About Us

We ensure that children and youth facing adversity have the relationships they need to become resilient and realize their full potential.

With the support of our professional, qualified staff, mentors form strong one-to-one relationships with their mentees that express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, and expand possibilities.

These critical developmental relationships allow children and youth to strengthen their social emotional learning and executive functioning skills, developing them into resilient young people who are able to overcome life’s adversities and achieve more.

Our aim is to transform our community into an ecosystem full of supportive, caring mentors and natural supports that help our young people thrive.

The BBBS model is the right intervention for youth facing adversity, but who are not yet in crisis. We are a ‘midstream’ agency adding positive supports and improving skills and abilities for those we serve.

Over the next 10 years, BBBS Calgary & Area will reach more young people, earlier in their experiences with adversity so that they have the skills and positive supports they need to overcome challenges and realize their full potential.

We have a lot to learn as we serve, so we will collaborate to learn more about serving priority groups, including Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQ+ young people, and specific geographic areas of growth, including the community of Airdrie. We’re calling this learning approach “Scaffolding.”