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 […]
From Volunteer to Career: Meet Jay and Jamani
In 2012, Jay Cronin, then a sophomore at Boston University, may not have known what to major in, but he knew he was meant to be a Big Brother. He expected to be a mentor to his Little, Jamani, but he had no idea that his role as a Big would change the trajectory of his life. […]
Emerson Men’s Basketball ‘Teams’ up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts
Emerson Men’s Basketball ‘Teams’ up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay to Mentor Kids in Boston. Jonathan Goldberg was always told that being successful in sports could directly translate to success in life. He was told that concepts like teamwork, commitment and leadership were essential, on and off the court. Now, having taken […]
College Athletes Give Back: Lesley Athletes are Leaders in Community
In the Fall of 2014, Lesley University’s Athletic Director, Jen Benway, approached BBBSMB about presenting our program with hopes of recruiting a few of the athletes. Now almost into 2016, Lesley’s athletes have become leaders in the community and provided mentors for many children in the Cambridge area. We highlight two of the matches that have been […]
Harvard Athletes Team Up to Change Lives in Boston
In the Spring of 2012 Luis Gallardo had just finished up a season rowing for the Harvard Men’s Lightweight Crew Team, and decided to become a Big Brother. Little did he know that his decision to step up and volunteer could make such a lasting impression on not only his Little’s life, but the rest of […]