BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area

BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area BGCBigs Edmonton is a nonprofit providing safe places and positive mentoring relationships to young people in our community

09/11/2026

Got books collecting dust? Give them a new chapter. 📚💚

From September 1st through September 30th you can drop your gently used book off at BGCBigs' Riverdale office (located at 10135 89 Street) and support vital mentoring and after-school programs in your community!

Through our partnership with Renew Crew, donated books will be collected and converted into funding that supports BGCBigs mentoring and after-school programs.

Learn more at BGCBigs.ca/fundraising/bookgiveaway

📅 All September long

Every Book Helps Build BIG Futures.

Every Day is a Fresh Start! A huge thank you to VWR, part of Avantor, for sending 100 back-to-school kits to support chi...
09/11/2026

Every Day is a Fresh Start! A huge thank you to VWR, part of Avantor, for sending 100 back-to-school kits to support children and youth in our mentoring and club programs.

These thoughtful kits will help our club kids head into the new school year feeling prepared, supported, and ready for what's ahead.

Thank you, VWR, for helping make their fresh start a little brighter!

A huge thank you to Henry Schein Canada for their incredible donation of 75 pairs of new Nike shoes and 75 backpacks fil...
09/11/2026

A huge thank you to Henry Schein Canada for their incredible donation of 75 pairs of new Nike shoes and 75 backpacks filled with school supplies for BGCBigs!

These generous donations will help children and youth in our programs start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn!

Thank you, Henry Schein Canada, for helping us open doors to potential and making a meaningful difference in our community!

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What has mentoring taught you? 💭 We asked our mentors to reflect on their experiences, and their answers were just as mu...
09/09/2026

What has mentoring taught you? 💭 We asked our mentors to reflect on their experiences, and their answers were just as much about what they've learned by being mentors than about what they've taight their mentees!

What were some of those lessons, you ask? To slow down. To be present. To listen. To show up. And to remember that making a meaningful impact doesn't always require having the perfect plan.

Swipe to hear what mentoring has taught some of our volunteers. 💚 And, you can read even more REAL Stories at BGCBigs.ca/realstories

*Please note: Photos depict real BGCBigs mentors and mentees; testimonials are authentic quotes from BGCBigs volunteers and may not be from the individuals pictured.

330 km. One epic ride. A whole lot of heart. This September long weekend, EPCOR corporate volunteer Kent Zutz is taking ...
09/03/2026

330 km. One epic ride. A whole lot of heart.

This September long weekend, EPCOR corporate volunteer Kent Zutz is taking on an incredible challenge: biking the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper, approximately 330 km! But Kent isn't just riding for the adventure. He reached out to BGCBigs because he wanted to turn this personal challenge into an opportunity to raise funds directly in support of children and youth in our community.

We are so excited to cheer Kent on as he takes on one of Canada's most spectacular and challenging cycling routes, all while helping open doors to potential for young people across Edmonton and area. Do you want to support Kent's ride and BGCBigs?

Every donation helps!👉 Donate to Kent's ride: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E348530QE&id=54

Good luck, Kent! We'll be cheering you on every kilometre of the way!

09/01/2026

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! 💚

This month, we're celebrating the people, connections and everyday moments that make mentoring meaningful.

From showing up and listening to sharing laughs, trying something new and simply spending time together, our volunteers remind us that connection can make a BIG difference.

Throughout September, follow along as we share REAL Stories and reflections from BGCBigs mentors across our community.

There are many ways to be part of something BIG.

Mentor. Donate. Fundraise. Support. Partner.

Learn more at BGCBigs.ca.

Our Club members ages 6–12 have been exploring Canada through BGC Canada national program Niska’s Quest: a fun, hands-on...
08/27/2026

Our Club members ages 6–12 have been exploring Canada through BGC Canada national program Niska’s Quest: a fun, hands-on journey that builds literacy, numeracy, creativity, and cultural understanding.

A huge thank you to TD Bank of Canada Bank for making this program possible. Your support helps our kids grow as lifelong learners and deepen their connection to the land, cultures, and stories that shape our country. 💚🪶

Getting creative, trying something new and having fun together? Kinda chic. 🎨📚💚 Our Club kids have been making the most ...
08/24/2026

Getting creative, trying something new and having fun together? Kinda chic. 🎨📚💚

Our Club kids have been making the most of summer with creative activities and new experiences at EPL!

Kinda chic to spend summer with BGCBigs. Just saying.

Learn more about BGCBigs programs at BGCBigs.ca/volunteer

🌍💙 Today, we recognize World Humanitarian Day.At BGCBigs, we see every day how when a community comes together, things a...
08/19/2026

🌍💙 Today, we recognize World Humanitarian Day.

At BGCBigs, we see every day how when a community comes together, things are just better.

It can look like a mentor helping a young person work through something they’ve been struggling with at school. A volunteer lending a hand to serve a hot meal at one of our Clubs. Or a community partner or funder stepping up to help improve the spaces where children and youth learn, play, and connect.

These everyday acts of support may look different, but together, they help build stronger communities and create more opportunities for young people.

Today is a reminder that making a difference doesn’t always have to be something big, it can start by simply showing up for someone in your community. 💙

Swipe through to learn more about World Humanitarian Day and ways you can make a difference.

🏒 Coach confidence. Build futures.You don't have to be a coach to make a difference. Hockey Heros volunteers spend an ho...
08/18/2026

🏒 Coach confidence. Build futures.

You don't have to be a coach to make a difference. Hockey Heros volunteers spend an hour each week encouraging young players, celebrating milestones and helping create a safe, inclusive space where every child can thrive.

Join us this season and become part of a team that changes lives—both on and off the ice.

Apply through BGCBigs and select Hockey Heros as your volunteer interest.

Address

10135 89 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5H1P6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17804248181

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