Nigel, who remembers how important role models were to him as a kid, hoped to make an impact of his own by becoming a Big Brother. After a year long match with
As an entrepreneur looking to become involved in a meaningful volunteer experience, Big Brother Jeremy heard about BBBSMB through a friend. Despite some initial reservations, Jeremy has now been matched with his
Joe’s mother wanted to give Joe the attention he needed growing up, but with a newborn at home, she knew she would need help. She got this help when she signed him
Cheuk H. Shian, Managing Director at Keyshore Investments LLC, had been longing to become a Big since he was in college. Influenced greatly by mentors in his life, he always knew he
Justin Strahan was a freshman at Boston College and new to the Boston area. He knew he loved volunteering with kids and thought the best way to make his college experience meaningful
Allen, like any other young boy in a tough home, just needed a role model to look up to and a friend to laugh with. After his father left, he struggled to
Jodi, mother of Little Brother and recent graduate Kyle, knew that after the death of Kyle’s father he would need an adult male role model in his life. Although no one could
Becky McVey, a teacher in Allston at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing– always knew she wanted to give back. After learning that her new Little Sister
Scott Howard Jr. is a 24 year old from Peoria, Illinois who was having some trouble adjusting to the new city of Boston. After finding his place with Mosaic Boston, he knew
Ivett grew up in a rough neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona. As a kid she remembers her single mom working two jobs to put food in her sibling’s mouths and struggling to teach
Former Little and current Big, Phil Steigman knew he was a part of something special. A few months ago, after reminiscing about his experiences in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay we are aware of the influence that Big Brothers have on their Littles and the decisions they make. Many Littles have seen first hand
After realizing that something was missing in his life, Big Brother Jonathan decided he wanted to give back in the most meaningful way he could think of. What seemed most natural for
As a Chicago native, President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” campaign hit home for Mike Omenazu. Having grown up in a difficult neighborhood but with the benefits of role models to guide his
After Blanca’s husband passed away in 2003, she wanted to make sure her two sons Alex and Jason had male role models in their lives. She decided to give Big Brothers Big
Most Bigs and Littles we talk about in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay program have been together for years. And although these relationships are incredibly inspiring, we understand that
For me, my community and the people and cultures I surround myself with have truly defined who I am. My communities have given me support; they have challenged me, and learning through
Having grown up in an environment filled with adversity, Big Brother Mike had caring adult role models who believed in him throughout his childhood. Now, after being matched with his Little Brother
As long as Jose Vega could remember, he’d been surrounded by role models. The youngest of 2 in a tight knit Latino family, Vega grew up alongside his older sister and 2
While some bucket lists include jumping out of an airplanes or traveling the world, Boston College undergraduate and Big Brother Alex Eaton wanted to do more. Eaton first became familiar with Big
My name is Bright and I have been involved in the BBBSMB program since I was about 8 years old. My mom heard about the program and about mentoring real life stories
My name is Jeffrey Martinez and my big brother is Burt Howell. We’ve been brothers for 10 years and plan to graduate the program next year. After the match graduates we still
