The Teen Literacy Mentoring Program pairs a high school student with a younger student in grades 1 to 6.
OXFORD - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County offers a Teen Literacy Mentoring Program thanks to a $67,800 seed grant from the province.
The money came from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. A celebration was held at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Woodstock yesterday with Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman in attendance.
"Congratulations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County on receiving this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. This innovative mentoring program will not only support literacy, but also build confidence in young students while empowering high school mentors to make a lasting impact in our community."
The Teen Literacy Mentoring Program pairs a high school student with a younger student in grades 1 to 6. They have a one-on-one session with each other for 70 minutes once a week after school, so they can work on homework, school projects, and overall literacy development.
It was a pilot program during the 2024/2025 school year with 19 mentors and 20 mentees. Executive Director Kristen Ralph says the 2025/2026 session will begin in October with 19 mentors and mentees.
"We are thrilled to see the Teen Literacy Mentoring program grow from a small pilot into a thriving initiative that is already making a real difference for children in Oxford County. This year we are excited to welcome teen mentors who are ready to inspire, encourage, and support younger students in their learning journey, while also developing key leadership skills of their own. With the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s support, we are able to give both mentors and mentees an opportunity to shine, grow, and build brighter futures together."
You can find more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County and it's youth mentorship programs online here.
Fail to Remain Crash on Highway 401
4-H Ontario Presents Outstanding New Volunteer Awards
Truth and Reconciliation March Coming to Museum Square
Celebrating Ukrainian Heritage in Woodstock
Canada Post Workers Back on Strike
Interview with the Warden - September 25th, 2025
Woodstock House Fire Under Investigation
Woodstock Police Briefs - September 25th, 2025
Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame Class of 2025
Speaker Series Making its Way to Ingersoll
UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
PJHL Recap - Sept 24th, 2025
Bank Card Pickup Scam Hits Woodstock
Input Needed for Norwich Parking Study
Missing Man Last Seen in Dorchester
Tip Tuesday with Oxford OPP - September 2025
PJHL Preview - Sept. 23rd to Sept. 28th
Motorcyclist Charged Following Brant County Crash
Police Search for Missing Teen
Early Fall Forecast for Oxford County
Comments
Add a comment