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, […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Match Feature: Octavio and Julian
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! With so many Latino Littles, families, and Bigs participating in our programs, we wanted to celebrate with Hispanic Mentoring themed blogs throughout the month. For our first installment we spoke with Octavio Guerra—a Big Brother with BBBSMB for the past two years—and Janet—his Little Brother’s mother—to discuss their experience […]
Real Life Mentoring Stories: Above and Beyond, from Mother to Big Sister
Oftentimes, the relationship between a Big and their Little’s parent is a rewarding one. The consistency and commitment of a one-on-one friendship between a Big and a Little allows a parent to watch their child reach their full potential with positivity and happiness. For many parents, the positive impact of their child’s Big on their […]
Celebrating Mothers Day: The Support Behind the Match
We usually feature Bigs and Littles sharing their experiences in our program and what it takes to make their friendship grow. However, there is an often overlooked component—the Little’s parents & guardians—that play an integral role in supporting each and every match. From their insights and parental guidance to simply enrolling their child in the program, […]