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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honey Dew Donuts® And Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay Bake Up A Sweet New Partnership!
S’Mores donuts and special Honey Dew sponsored match events are in the recipe for this fun and impactful new friendship. Plainville, Mass. (June 2018) – It’s a perfect Match! Honey Dew Donuts® announced today it will begin a multi-year partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay to help raise funds to support programming […]
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 […]
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, […]
5 Staff Bigs Share their Stories This National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of the contributions that volunteers have made to their local communities. At BBBSMB we witness the significant impact our volunteers have on the lives of children all across Massachusetts Bay and the Cape on a daily basis. In honor of National Volunteer Week, we wanted to highlight a few […]
Mentoring Real Life Story: Reunited and it Feels So Good
The Big-Little friendship is similar to any other friendship you may have. Life can bring you to many different places, and sometimes that distance can cause you to lose contact with that person you were so close with. For Big Brother Bradley, work brought him around the globe and caused him to lose contact with […]
Running for a Cause: Meet Big Brother & Boston Marathon Runner Joe
This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay is lucky enough to have two AMAZING Boston Marathon runners who just happen to both be BIGs! At the end of January, Joe and Rishi agreed to train for the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon and to each fundraise $5,000 in just under two and a half months. […]
Mentoring on The Cape: Big Sister Anne Finds Time to Give Back
Big Sister Anne knew that she wanted to give back to her community and become a Big. However, she wasn’t sure if it could fit into her schedule between work and keeping up with 3 teenage boys. As we normally say, there is always enough time to ‘Add a Little’ and one of the Cape’s site-based programs […]
Grandparent Resources
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of who a child’s official guardian is, those who call us are united by one common belief: they all want what’s best for their child/grandchild. Time and time again we see moms, dads and now more than ever, grandparents, looking for a program that will help their […]
5 Ways BBBSMB Celebrates Red Sox Nation
There may be a snow storm this April fools but Spring is here… and Red Sox baseball is back! Fenway Park is often a popular destination for our matches, so in honor of Opening Day on Monday, we wanted to show off some of the cool ways BBBSMB has been able to celebrate being a member of Red […]
Running for a Cause: Meet Big Brother & Boston Marathon Runner Rishi
This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay is lucky enough to have two AMAZING Boston Marathon runners who just happen to both be BIGs! At the end of January, Joe and Rishi agreed to train for the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon and to each fundraise $5,000 in just under two and a half months. […]
10 Inspiring Mentoring Quotes From Prominent Black Figures
Although Black History Month just ended, we want to continue celebrating and recognizing the many achievements of Black Americans over the course of U.S. history. As an agency actively working with many families in predominantly Black communities, we also wanted to highlight the importance of mentoring in Black American culture. Here’s a list of quotes from […]
Best of BBBSMB’s Big Night
‘Big Night’ is our annual gala that has become the party of the year. With Jason Derulo & Allen Stone in the house, 2017 should be no different. To get ready, we put together our favorite highlights from over the years. Relive these incredible stories before getting ready for the Wondrous World of Wonka tomorrow… and we […]
Help Us Find Great Potential Bigs
With so much going on in our country right now, volunteering is a powerful way to show your support and have a direct impact on making your community a better place. As Bigs and supporters of our program, one way to help is to refer your friends, colleagues, and family members to volunteer as well. Not sure […]