Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Launches Stonehill College Campus-Based Program College Students Mentor Youth from Brockton Housing Authority, New Heights Charter School and the Brockton Boys & Girls Club
BOSTON –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one youth mentoring organization, has launched a new campus-based program with Stonehill College. Undergraduates are now meeting with youth from Brockton Housing Authority, New Heights Charter School and the Brockton Boys & Girls Club, giving them critical academic, social and emotional support as […]
Our Gender Diversity and Inclusion Journey
Our Gender Diversity and Inclusion Journey The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee here at BBBSEM is an employee-led committee that provides education, advocacy, and opportunities to ensure that we are building an agency that is reflective of our program participants, staff members, and the diverse world we live in. We aspire to strengthen, […]
Dorchester’s Daphne Lopes Represents Parents and Caregivers during Big Brothers Big Sisters of America ® Virtual Parent Advisory Panel
Last month, Daphne Lopes, a single mother living in Dorchester, represented parents and caregivers during Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s virtual Parent Advisory Panel. During the event, she spoke about her experience as a parent to a Little in BBBSEM. Lopes became an active member of our community when she registered her son Aren, […]
LGBTQ+ Books and Resources
Below we’ve put together some resources, events, and more celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. Check them out! BOOKS BOOKS FOR TEENS https://www.bpl.org/we-are-pride/ https://haverhillpl.org/transgender-awareness-week/ https://haverhillpl.org/pride-ya-comics/ https://haverhillpl.org/pride-teen-fiction-booklist/ BOOKS FOR KIDS https://www.weareteachers.com/books-with-lgbt-characters/ https://welcomingschools.org/resources/childrens-books-lgbtq-inclusive RESOURCES Resources for talking about Pride with kids: 5 tips to explain Pride month vivvi.com Talking about Pride with Kids Care.com Resources for Teens Local LBGTQ+ Organizations: […]
2021 Made a BIG Impact
2021 was another challenging yet incredible year of growth and perseverance for our Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts community. Our staff members worked tirelessly to make more than 800 new matches virtually while supporting our nearly 3000 existing matches. Our thousands of volunteers, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters who support youth through […]
National Mentoring Month: Meet Jim and Hunter!
This National Mentoring Month, we’re featuring Big Brother Jim and Little Brother Hunter from Martha’s Vineyard. Their match began in November 2019 and despite COVID limitations, they have continued to build a strong friendship through safe outdoor activities. Learn a little more about Jim and Hunter below! GET TO KNOW BIG BROTHER, JIM. How did […]
Waiting Little of the Month: Meet Keisean
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is standing up for National Mentoring Month and igniting the potential of children across Eastern Massachusetts. There is a continued need for caring adult volunteers, specifically male volunteers in this area and you can help. Stand up and ignite the potential of a waiting Little today! Big Brothers […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay Kicks off 2020 with BIG Change | New Name, Same Mission
New Name, Same Mission: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts BOSTON, Mass. – This December, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, New England’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth, will transition to a new name – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM). The name change is a reflection of the organization’s […]