Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties

as canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, big brothers big sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. big brothers big sisters of hastings & prince edward counties has been creating friendships since 1974 in belleville and the surrounding area. we believe every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, both as individuals and citizens – that by doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do good. we believe that opening a child’s eyes to what is – opens their mind to what could be. serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers and community. each time we pair a child with a mentor or introduce a group of students to an in-school program, we start something incredible – a life-changing relationship built on friendship, tr