Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria

Big Brothers of Victoria has been creating friendships since 1969 and Big Sisters came to the region in 1970. The two groups set a national precedent by amalgamating in 1977.

Later partnered as the only two amalgamated BBBS agencies in Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dartmouth/Halifax, were advocates at both the provincial and national levels for a process to allow for combined Big Brothers and Big Sisters agencies.

During the late 1970’s until today, the amalgamation of agencies has continued. As a result of encouragement at the provincial level, over 80% of BC agencies have amalgamated. Across Canada, the number of combined agencies averages closer to 40%, but a major breakthrough occurred in 1985 with the formation of a working association between Big Brothers of Canada and a major support group in the Big Sisters network, Big Sisters of Ontario.

In 2007, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria served 526 children in schools and communities across Greater Victoria.

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		Big Brothers of Victoria has been creating friendships since 1969 and Big Sisters came to the region in 1970. The two groups set a national precedent by amalgamating in 1977. Later partnered as the only two amalgamated BBBS agencies in Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dartmouth/Halifax, were advocates at both the provincial and national levels for a process to allow for combined Big Brothers and Big Sisters agencies. During the late 1970’s until today, the amalgamation of agencies has continued. As a result of encouragement at the provincial level, over 80% of BC agencies have amalgamated. Across Canada, the number of combined agencies averages closer to 40%, but a major breakthrough occurred in 1985 with the formation of a working association between Big Brothers of Canada and a major support group in the Big Sisters network, Big Sisters of Ontario. In 2007, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria served 526 children in schools and communities across Greater Victoria.