<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (February 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (February 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit federation with a focus on mentoring programs for youth since 1912 . The Big Brothers Big Sisters movement in Canada impacts over 40,000 youth in over 1,100 Canadian communities . </P> <P> Many young people find themselves in vulnerable situations and facing adversities such as mental health issues, family violence, identity issues or poor living conditions, which put them at risk of not reaching their full potential . With the guidance and support of an adult mentor, these risks can be avoided, and these young people can gain the confidence to achieve more--higher incomes, happier lives, more contributions to their communities . </P>

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