Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin Our Mission: Enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.

Our Core Values:
We believe the healthy development of every child is enhanced by positive, nurturing, mentoring relationships
We believe in working with others to promote healthy and safe environments for children
We believe that collaboration between staff and volunteers in delivery of service is our strength
We believe that all BBBS programs must maintain the highest standards to ensure positiv

e outcomes for children and their families
We believe that we must reflect the diversity of the communities we serve

Growing something beautiful starts with people who care. 🌸A heartfelt thank you to Canadale Nurseries for their generous...
06/11/2026

Growing something beautiful starts with people who care. 🌸

A heartfelt thank you to Canadale Nurseries for their generous donation of beautiful flowers for the Junior Optimist Pollinator Garden, and to the Optimist Club of St. Thomas for their continued support and for rolling up their sleeves to donate their time and effort to plant this amazing space! 🐝🪴

Together these community partnerships are creating a beautiful garden space, while giving local our youth a place to learn, connect, and grow. Thank you for helping make our community bloom!

Giving back feels even better when you're having fun along the way.Big Bunch mentors support local youth through monthly...
06/04/2026

Giving back feels even better when you're having fun along the way.

Big Bunch mentors support local youth through monthly group outings filled with games, activities, and new experiences. While you're helping a young person grow, you'll build meaningful connections and create memories that can leave a lasting impact on you, too.

Learn more or apply today!
https://volunteerelgin.org/job/big-bunch/
📞519-633-3830 ext 202

June 1st marks the beginning of Pride Month! Together, we celebrate the power of being seen, supported, and accepted. 🌈 ...
06/01/2026

June 1st marks the beginning of Pride Month! Together, we celebrate the power of being seen, supported, and accepted. 🌈 BBBS St. Thomas-Elgin is committed to creating spaces where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Yesterday our matches and waitlist kids had an absolute blast out at Pinafore Park learning and playing pickleball with ...
05/26/2026

Yesterday our matches and waitlist kids had an absolute blast out at Pinafore Park learning and playing pickleball with the help of amazing instructors from The Court House ☀️

It was awesome seeing everyone trying something new, building confidence, staying active, and having so much fun together. Activities like these are such a great way for kids to connect, laugh, and make lasting memories together in the sunshine.

A huge thank you to the instructors for creating such a welcoming and energetic environment for our group. Safe to say this won’t be our last trip to the courts! 🎾

Our office will be closed for Victoria Day, Monday May 18th. We will be back under normal business hours on Tuesday. We ...
05/15/2026

Our office will be closed for Victoria Day, Monday May 18th. We will be back under normal business hours on Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience, and wish you a happy long weekend! Enjoy the unofficial start of summer ☀️

Sometimes, the smallest moments can have the biggest impact.A shared laugh. A quick check-in. Mentorship isn’t always ab...
05/14/2026

Sometimes, the smallest moments can have the biggest impact.

A shared laugh. A quick check-in. Mentorship isn’t always about grand gestures. It’s about the little things that help a young person feel seen, supported, and valued over time. Even a small amount of time can go a long way in helping build confidence, trust, and connection.

Become a mentor today, and be part of something that can make a lasting difference. ✨
https://st-thomas-elgin.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/what-we-do/our-programs/

Thank you to Canadale Nurseries! This Mother’s Day weekend, we had the opportunity to spend time with the wonderful Cana...
05/13/2026

Thank you to Canadale Nurseries! This Mother’s Day weekend, we had the opportunity to spend time with the wonderful Canadale community while raising vital funds for our mentoring programs through our hot dog barbecue 🌭

Your continued partnership plays such an important role in helping us empower and support youth in our community through mentoring. We’re so grateful for your generosity and ongoing commitment to making a difference!

Address

146 Centre Street
Saint Thomas, ON
N5R3A3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15196333830

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