What's Up, Welland?

Community, connection, and mentorship that equals a brighter future

September 12, 2024 City of Welland Season 3 Episode 35

You’re in for an episode that shines a light on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara and the meaningful services that are shaping the next generation. Chatting with Franklyn Searle, director of development and communications, and Rocco DiPaola, a dedicated mentor, means learning about the organization’s mission and goals, and the mentoring relationships that ignite the potential of young people across Niagara.

From the transformative power of mentorship to the life-changing relationships that mentors and mentees experience, we’re exploring just how impactful Big Brothers Big Sisters is in Welland and all Niagara’s municipalities. And the timing couldn’t be better, with the entire month of September dedicated to recognizing and celebrating an organization that invests in the future generation.

If you’ve thought about becoming a mentor, you’ll discover how you can get involved and make a difference. And if you’re interested in learning even more, you’ll want to visit www.bbbsniagara.ca.

You can catch all past episodes and leave us comments at www.engagewelland.ca/podcast