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As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County was selected to receive a grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination from the local Smiths Falls Starbucks partner, who recognized the work of the organization in mentoring in throughout Lanark County. Through this unique program, The […]

Make a BIG impact in as little as one hour a week We are so fortunate to have great volunteers mentoring local children. Meet Barb, one of our In-School Mentors. The In-School mentoring program provides kids with a role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up. For one […]

Executive Director Jennifer Miller attends Meeting at Pakenham Library on Giving Tuesday.  To read more

Donna-Marie and Kelsey – Traditional Big Sister and Little Sister Story Donna-Marie – When I first signed up to volunteer as a Big Sister mentor back in January, 2008 I never imagined where the journey would take me.  I went through the interviewing process and by April was matched with the little girl who would […]

It is with sincere regret that we announce the passing of former Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, Carole Ann Marriner.  Carole was Executive Director with the agency for 16 years and has been a champion of our cause for decades. She believed in the work we do and worked tirelessly to […]