Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Names Brad Dixon Big Brother of the Year Bellingham Resident is a 9-Year Volunteer for the Youth Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) has named Brad Dixon, 67, of Bellingham, the agency’s 2022 Big Brother of the Year. He is one of over 3,000 volunteers, referred to as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, for the nonprofit who are committed to developing caring and life-altering one-to-one mentoring relationships with children. Dixon’s […]
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 […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and SitterStream Team Up to Bring Additional Childcare & Wellness Resources to Youth and Families Across the Region
We are partnering with SitterStream, the leader in On-Demand virtual childcare and wellness, to launch a new partnership that will provide childcare and wellness for families served by the nonprofit, mentors, and BBBSEM staff members. “As an agency we have seen firsthand how complicated and difficult the past few years have been on our families […]
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, […]
Calling Male- Identifying Mentors This National Mentoring Month
Calling Male Volunteers! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Seeks More Big Brothers to Mentor Youth January is National Mentoring Month. During this time, we celebrate our existing Big Brothers and Big Sisters who provide caring one-to-one relationships for our Littles. We also reflect on the power of mentoring, gaps in service for children […]
Thank You, Interns!
BOSTON, MA – As the summer comes to a close, so does our internship program. We were lucky to have several interns from different schools joining us for the summer. Read all about them below! Cayley Bliss Department you’re interning in: Enrollment and Match Departments College: Boston College Major: Clinical Psychology Favorite part of your internship experience: “This […]
Pride Month: Featuring Jamie Lefebvre
June is Pride Month, a month designated to celebrating any and all LGBTQ members of our communities. Meet Jamie Lefebvre, Senior Program Services Coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts! Jamie tells us all about their experience at BBBSEM and initiatives targeted to promote inclusivity within our agency. What does it mean to […]
Virtual Match Highlight: Meet Morgan and Aliyah!
In the midst of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to stay connected with the people surrounding you. We want to highlight a BBBS match that has really committed time to each other and strived virtually. You can stay connected too! “BC BIGS gives BC students a chance to serve as mentors to young […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Appoints Dr. Virginia Litle to its Board of Directors
Boston Medical Center Chief of Thoracic Surgery, and Boston University Professor of Surgery, brings extensive background to support nonprofit’s continued growth. BOSTON, MA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), one of the nation’s leading one-to-one mentoring programs and New England’s largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate, announced the appointment of Dr. Virginia Litle […]
Black History Month Highlight: Meet Evans and Declan
As a first-generation male of color born in Boston and raised in Rhode Island, life wasn’t always easy for Evans Erilus. His parents, both Haitian immigrants, worked hard to provide for their children. However, this left Erilus and his siblings often navigating life independently, having to figure out things like the FAFSA, registering for the […]
Celebrating Black History Month
Movies and Books for You and Your Mentee At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, we are excited to be celebrating Black History Month as an agency and we invite our Bigs and Littles to celebrate as well! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the center of our values at the agency, and we […]
Match Highlight: Meet Geo and Tom (National Mentoring Month)
January is National Mentoring Month, an annual designation observed to raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms and to inspire new individuals to become mentors. This month we are highlighting a Big and Little, Tom and Geo, who truly encompass the definition of a great match. Geo, Little Brother: Q: Describe the first time […]
Match Highlight: Meet Paul and Nate
“3+ years ago I signed up for Big Brothers Big Sisters to help a child I didn’t know yet. In 2020 I am part of the organization to help my Little Brother, who feels like family, become the best man he can be.” – Big Brother, Paul Big Brother Paul and Little Brother Nate have […]
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 […]
Make Your Summer Memorable: Some of our Favorite Boston Activities
Summer is still in full swing, and if you are looking for unique ways to be adventurous in Boston, here are some of our favorite ideas. Whether you’re doing something with family, friends, or your Little, these activities are sure to make this summer a memorable one! Going for Ice Cream […]
Graduation Spotlight: Meet Christian and Austin
Christian and Austin have been matched for over 10 years! The two of them talked through their 10 year match at a recent outing in the Blue Hills! They reflected on their first meeting right before Austin’s 8th birthday and now their celebration of Austin’s high school graduation. CONGRATULATIONS, AUSTIN! Let’s first hear from Big […]
How To Survive Grad School While Working AND Volunteering by Ashley Felix
There are many Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies around the world—each doing amazing work to empower youth in their communities—but you’d be hard-pressed to find a better team than the one we have here at BBBSMB. We might be a tad bit biased, but there’s no denying how awesome each and every one of our team […]
Choose a Challenge: Big Brother Jakob Takes on Mount Everest for BBBSMB
Choose a Challenge is the largest student charity challenge company in the United Kingdom. Every year, they take over 1,500 eighteen to twenty-five year olds on travel expeditions around the world. To participate in Choose a Challenge, students meet a fundraising target, and a minimum of 50% of funds raised goes directly to charity. Choose […]
Let’s Give Julian the Best Gift – A Big Brother!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands is making a real difference in the lives of more than 300 youth on the Cape and Martha’s Vineyard. With more than 100 children waiting for mentors, there is a continued need for caring adult volunteers. One waiting Little has waited longer than most. LET’S MEET […]
#GivingTuesday Staff Spotlight: Chris Masalsky
You ate all of the turkey and stuffing that you could handle on Thanksgiving day, you bought presents—for yourself and others—on Black Friday, found awesome deals online on Cyber Monday… and finally, today is the biggest day of all—#GivingTuesday is here! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and […]
Staff Spotlight: Dan Vatnick, Enrollment Coordinator Extraordinaire
There are several departments here at BBBSMB, each with their own key functions that drive match success. This week, we spoke with Dan Vatnick from the Enrollment team—the magical match makers—about his work prior to joining our organization, what an average day on the Enrollment team is like, his experiences as a Big in our […]
10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas for You and Your Little
It is almost that time of year – when you’ve never cared so much about your getup, or eaten so much candy in one night. For those of you who have hit a creative roadblock, here are some ‘wicked ghoul’ (and cheap) Halloween costume ideas to get you and your Little ready for the big […]
Choose a Challenge: Boston College Students Take on Mt. Everest for BBBSMB
Choose a Challenge is the largest student charity challenge company in the United Kingdom. Every year, they take over 1,500 eighteen to twenty-five year olds on travel expeditions around the world. To participate in Choose a Challenge, students meet a fundraising target, and a minimum of 50% of funds raised goes directly to charity. Choose […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Favorite Dishes!
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have asked a few staff here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay to tell us about their favorite Hispanic dishes. Below you’ll find a few favorites and what the dish means to them and their Hispanic culture. Enjoy! Ashley’s pick: Pernil is a Puerto Rican holiday staple. […]