By Susan IngramExecutive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa Before most of us knew the word mentorship, we experienced it. For many people, there was someone who helped shape the direction of their life long before they fully understood the impact that relationship would have. Maybe it was a teacher who saw potential in […]

BBBSO’s Celebrate Breakfast brought together donors, mentors, alumni, and community partners for a morning of connection, gratitude, and lasting impact in Ottawa.

In only about five months, Teagan has already made a meaningful impact through mentorship, bringing heart, authenticity, and unwavering support to her match. For Teagan, being a mentor means being someone her mentee can lean on and trust—someone who shows up no matter what. “You can never know everything about a person,” Teagan shares. “You’ll […]

For Womor, getting involved with BBBSO started as an adventure—and grew into something far more meaningful. While she has been in an active mentor-mentee match for just over a year, her connection to BBBSO spans nearly two years, beginning with her participation in the Ottawa Youth Race. With a team lead, her younger brother and […]

For the past three years, Nicholas has embodied what it means to be a mentor: patient, steady, and genuinely committed to helping a young person recognize their own potential. To him, mentorship is rooted in compassion, consistency, and the belief that every child has incredible possibilities within them. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s […]

For the past four years, Caroline has been a dedicated mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa, creating a meaningful and lasting impact through her friendship, patience, and care.

The 5th annual eQ Homes Big Tee Off is just days away — and coming off a record-breaking year in 2024, where the growing tournament generated an unprecedented $102,500 — the single-most raised by this charity at any event in its history! 

“I’ve always believed in the power of positive guidance and how one conversation, one moment of encouragement, can change someone’s path.”

“Being a mentor has opened my eyes to new perspectives and ways of thinking,” she explains. “It’s also allowed me to be a kid again with my little sister!”