Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley

Name

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley

Legal name

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley

Website

https://mentoringworks.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Youth Mentorship Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• Nonprofit mentorship services
• Registered charity fundraising
• Community youth services
• Volunteer mentor matching

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a registered charity (Charitable Business Number: 106793581 RR0001) and relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners to fund mentorship programs for youth in the Fraser Valley region.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley delivers volunteer-based youth mentorship services to children and youth aged 6-18 in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia. Its core offerings include traditional one-on-one Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring, an in-school mentoring program, and two trademarked group programs — Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds™ and Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart™. The organization also operates a clothing and goods donation program that supports its fundraising efforts.

Product overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley is a non-profit mentoring organization offering a portfolio of programs including one-on-one mentoring relationships (Big Brother/Big Sister), the In School Mentor Program, and trademarked health-focused programs Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds™ and Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart™. The organization also provides family and mentor resources, operates a clothing donation program, and facilitates youth enrollment and volunteer matching. These programs are designed to support childhood development through positive adult mentorship and are delivered across the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-on-One Mentoring
• In School Mentor Program
• Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds™ Trademarked group mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and positive body image for young people.
• Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart™ Trademarked group mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada that encourages youth to adopt healthy eating habits and active lifestyles.
• Clothing Donation Program Donation bin placement service that accepts clothing, books, and household goods to raise funds supporting youth mentorship operations in the Fraser Valley.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abbotsford Community Foundation (ACF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community foundation providing funding and support for youth mentorship programs in the Fraser Valley region.
• Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (ACOC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business chamber supporting community initiatives and promoting business mentorship opportunities.
• Canadian Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization collaborating on community support and gathering grants for youth programs.
• Renew CrewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting clothing donation programs and sustainability initiatives.
• University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university supporting educational programs and potential student volunteer engagement.
• Value Village ChilliwackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrift store partner supporting clothing donation programs and fundraising initiatives.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: National umbrella organization for the Big Brothers Big Sisters network in Canada. It is the direct parent and brand owner; the Fraser Valley chapter operates as an autonomous local affiliate under its national framework.

Direct peers

• YMCA BC (Greater Vancouver YMCA): Regional nonprofit offering youth development, child and family programs, and community services in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley geography. Overlapping service population and charitable funding model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Toronto: Another regional Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter offering one-on-one mentoring, in-school mentoring, and group programs to youth. Operates the same brand and programmatic model as the Fraser Valley chapter in a different region.
• 4-H Canada: National youth development nonprofit providing mentorship, leadership, and community engagement programs for Canadian youth. Comparable volunteer-dependent model and youth-focused charitable mission.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: National nonprofit delivering youth development, mentoring, and after-school programming across Canada. Directly comparable mission (positive youth development) and donation-based nonprofit funding model.
• Scouts Canada: National youth development nonprofit providing structured group activities, mentorship, and leadership programs for Canadian youth. Comparable volunteer-driven model and youth development mission.
• Girl Guides of Canada: National youth-focused nonprofit delivering structured group mentoring, leadership programming, and personal development for girls and young women. Comparable youth development mission and volunteer-driven delivery model.

Emerging players

• Pathways to Education Canada: National nonprofit supporting youth educational attainment through mentoring, tutoring, and financial supports. Overlaps in mentoring-based youth development services, though focused on academic outcomes.

Regional players

• KidSport Canada: National nonprofit removing financial barriers to youth sport participation, with an active BC chapter in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley. Similar community-based fundraising model and youth-focused programming.

Others

• United Way British Columbia: Major regional funder of community and youth programs in BC, including a core financial partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters Fraser Valley. Relevant as a funder/peering organization rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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