A NOTE FROM OUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Dear Friends,
Reflecting over the last year, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have incredible donors like you, who were steadfast in your support throughout the pandemic. Because of you, we continue to provide youth across Eastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands with a caring, 1:1, professionally supported relationship with an adult mentor.
During the pandemic, you kept our foundation strong. For the second year in a row, you provided over $1M for our virtual Big Night. Without skipping a beat, you renewed your support for our in-person events when they returned in April, and introduced our mission to your friends, colleagues, and companies. Your gifts ensured our agency could continue our support of youth and families who were disproportionally impacted by the pandemic. You answered our call and helped match over 3,300 youth with caring adult mentors who will provide the help, guidance, and consistency they need now and into the future.
Thank you for ensuring our youth have access to our programs. I hope in the coming months, we have the opportunity to gather in support of our mission and celebrate our incredible community. On behalf of our Bigs, Littles, Families, and staff, thank you for your unwavering support of our agency.
Sincerely,
Sara Conahan
“We cannot express enough how much a Big in Jack’s life has changed his outlook and how grateful we are every day that his Big took the chance to volunteer and dedicate the time to change a kids life.” – Sara, Jack’s Mother
MATCH HIGHLIGHT: BIG BROTHER DAVID AND LITTLE BROTHER JACK
Big Brother David and Little Brother Jack have been matched for a year and a half. Jack, from Harwich, was enrolled in our program in hopes of finding an additional, positive, adult in his life at a time when he was struggling socially and emotionally. Jack’s mom wanted someone who was there “just for him”.
David, from West Dennis, signed up from hearing about our need for male volunteers. Working in land conservation, David & Jack instantly bonded over their shared love of the outdoors and nature. In between outings, they often text each other photos of wildlife picked up on their trail cameras or cool things they’ll find on different trails on the lower-cape.
TOGETHER WE RAISED
$7,800,000
YOUR IMPACT:
Your support allows our agency to activate our community and support Bigs, Littles, and their families. Because of you, we:
- Conducted over 100 volunteer interviews with potential Bigs.
- Made nearly 4,000 match support calls to Bigs, Littles, and Families
- Made 66 new matches
301 CHILDREN SERVED
NEW MATCHES
YOUTH RECRUITED INTO
OUR PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER HOURS
BBBSEM prioritizes research and outcomes to build the most impactful, effective, and empowering mentoring program possible.
WHERE OUR YOUTH LIVE
Lower/Outer Cape | 26
Martha’s Vineyard | 33
Mid-Cape | 103
Upper Cape | 139
“My favorite part was playing and meeting new people. My Big is nice, funny and we liked to talk about Anime. It changed me because it made me willing to meet new people and I don’t like to meet new people. It made me think about going to MMA.” – 4th Grade Little
PARTNER IMPACT
Since formalizing our partnership in 2014, Mass Maritime Academy has been a leader in our campus-based initiative to serve more youth, especially boys, in the towns of Bourne & Wareham. This program model partners with Bourne Elementary & Middle School as well as Wareham Elementary & Middle School for a weekly mentoring meeting on Mass Maritime Academy’s Campus.
For many of the youth we serve, this is their first experience in a college campus setting. When launching this initiative, we believed this would not only match them with a high caliber mentor, but also open their horizons to post-secondary education at a younger age.
EVENT HIGHLIGHT: BIG 3 FISHING TOURNAMENT
The 9th annual Big 3 Fishing Tournament, held on July 8, 2022, raised a record-setting $665,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands. This event is the agency’s largest fundraiser in the region. Since inception, the Big 3 Fishing Tournament has raised more than $3.15M, creating more than 1,110 new mentoring friendships for youth on the Cape and the Islands.
This would not be possible without the tireless dedication and commitment from the Big 3 tournament leadership committee: Tri-Chairs, Shawn DeLude, Jeff Leerink and John Our, and committee members, Jonas Baker, Courtney Bridge, Ben Crago, Chris Cooney, Chris Lynch, Jeff Perry and Kyle Prussing, and event founders E.J. and Terry Jaxtimer. Thank you!
We recognize the tremendous generosity from all our donors, sponsors, in-kind friends, and volunteers, whose support we celebrate and are most thankful for! We are indebted to all of you for your contributions that make a direct impact on the kids and families we serve.
This year’s tournament was sold out for weeks, capping attendance for Friday’s tournament reception at 240 guests, with 46 boats registered to fish. Nate Ludtke, 15 from Hyannis, was the reception’s mission speaker and gave a powerful testimony about the impact of his 6-year friendship with his Big Brother Paul Manganella from Bourne.
The biggest fish weighed in was a 15.4 lb. striped bass led by Bill Scratchard from Team Raider and a 12.2 lb. bluefish led by Seamus Muldoon from Team Jail Break. Honorable mention goes to Team Scup Slayer for their 15-point victory.
The Big 3 will celebrate its 10th anniversary tournament on Friday, July 7, 2023. If you are interested in learning more or being a part of the tournament leadership committee, please contact Christa Danilowicz at cdanilowicz@capebigs.org.
I had told Tyler how I always got leftovers to go and gave them to homeless people on the way home. Even a small gesture like that can make a difference. When Tyler and I went to Boston on an outing, we had lunch. I noticed he barely touched his meal.
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Big Brother Greg Lopez struggled at first to connect with his Little Brother Luis. He wanted to teach him worthwhile life lessons but wasn’t getting through to him. After deciding to just relax and let their relationship work itself out, Greg had an “aha moment” on how to be the best mentor possible for Luis.
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At BBBSMB, we often tell our current and potential Bigs that they DO NOT need to be a hero in their mentoring relationship. While we still stand by that, for Bigs Evan and Chuck from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands, it is a little different.
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My favorite memory with my Little was making an obstacle course. He always reminds me to be a little kid and enjoy life and not be uptight about things.
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All you need is a giving heart to make a big impact on a child’s life. Kris, a mother of two grown sons, jumped at the opportunity to mentor a young girl, Charlotte, from her Martha’s Vineyard community.
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My favorite memory would have to be the time when my Little spoke to me about girls and having a girlfriend. It was really funny to watch him blush, laugh, and totally blow it off.
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Having grown up in an environment filled with adversity, Big Brother Mike had caring adult role models who believed in him throughout his childhood.
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One of my favorite memories was when we were having lunch in the library one day. Out of nowhere, he pulled a card out of his pocket and handed it to me. I opened it and it was a birthday card and a Starbucks gift card since I had just turned 21. I couldn’t believe he remembered and it was a really nice gift.
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Gabrielle knew she wanted to give back to her community, but as a college student with little money or influence, she knew that the one thing she had to give was time and effort. Although Emma has a great family with many siblings, having Gabrielle be there really made her feel special and helped her to grow as an individual.
"COMITTMENT 1,000
As a result of the pandemic, significant social, emotional, and educational losses will be felt for years. The structures and supports that once surrounded youth have receded, and we know the youth and families we serve have been disproportionately impacted.
As a dynamic, professionally supported 1:1 mentoring program that provides youth with specific outcomes, we believe that all youth should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and the benefit of a caring adult in their lives. To meet the need of our community, we are developing an equitable, durable, and inspiring strategic path forward that will support 1,000 youth.
Your enduring support will enable us to meet the needs of youth and families. Thank you for your continued support of our agency.
THANK YOU TO OUR CAPE LEADERSHIP
Corey Frederickson, Barnstable Police Department
E.J. Jaxtimer, E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc.
Terry Jaxtimer, E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc.
Scott Kwarta, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod
*Patti Leighton, Retired, Martha’s Vineyard Bank
*Bruce McNamee, Edgartown Police Department
Carl Riedell, Carl F. Riedell & Son, Inc.
Guy Riedell, Carl F. Riedell & Son, Inc.
Brad Schiff, Pierce-Coté Advertising
*Stanley Startzell, Lincoln Investment
Peter Tulp, Retired, Specialty Commerce Corp.
*Martha’s Vineyard
BIG 3: Event Tri-Chairs
Shawn DeLude, Trashy Thoughts LLC
Jeff Leerink, SVB Securities
John Our, Robert B. Our Co. Inc.
Committee
Jonas Baker, Slip 14
Courtney Bridge, Moors & Cabot
Ben Crago, Oyster Harbors Marine
Chris Cooney, C.C. Construction, Inc.
Chris Lynch, Lawrence Lynch Corp.
Jeff Perry, Dennis Fire Department
Kyle Prussing, Morgan Stanley
CAPE GOLF FOR KIDS
Mario Campos, Stanley Steemer
Gordon Correia, Mid-Cape Home Centers
Jonathan Jaxtimer, E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc.
Chris Levins, Tracy Volkswagen
Wilma Lopez, The Club at New Seabury
Eric Soderstrom, Titleist
Peter Tulp, Retired, Specialty Commerce Corp.
MV BIG Golf Fore Kids
Stanley Startzell, Chair
Ken Andrichik
Patti Leighton
Marcia Smith
Al Woollacott
BLOOMING BIDS FOR KIDS: Co-Chairs
Marcia Smith
Stanley Startzell
Committee
Connie Alexander
Beka El-Diery
Patti Leighton
Peggy Schwier
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
$1,000,000+
We recognize our most generous donors whose lifetime gifts, pledges,
and giving intentions have totaled over $1 million or more.
Sarah Adams
Kara Hopkins
Jessica Karevicius
Chis Masalsky
$500,000 – $999,999
Molly McLaughlin
Miss Willie Stanton
Tracey Skiles
Bridie Osinski I
Mr. Winifred Zemlak
$250,000 – $499,999
Santiago Corwin
Deanna Kerluke
Kadin Kovacek
Ezra Runolfsdottir
Miss Florian Rempel
$100,000 – $249,999
Adelbert Harber
Reinhold Green
Hal Yost
Minnie Wehner
Anahi Herzog
Alba Krajcik
Jane Lowe
Lempi Greenfelder
Kamron Bode
Rafael Kunze
Kayden Lueilwitz
Aurelia Schowalter
Clemmie Aufderhar III
$25,000 – $99,999
Katlynn Russel MD
Janae Schmidt
Deshawn Stokes
Anthony Koss
Vivien Torphy
Stephon Jenkins
Ike Ziemann
Rowan Zboncak
Neha Mayer
Aniya Murphy
Jettie Johns
Breanna Renner
D’angelo Keebler
Lucious Braun
Marianne Mante I
Miss Vincenzo Sporer
Adelbert Harber
Reinhold Green
Hal Yost
Minnie Wehner
Anahi Herzog
Alba Krajcik
Jane Lowe
Lempi Greenfelder
Kamron Bode
Rafael Kunze
Kayden Lueilwitz
Aurelia Schowalter
Clemmie Aufderhar III
Harrison Murazik I
Ollie Trantow DDS
Rae Jenkins
Gertrude Macejkovic
Vivienne Green
$25,000 – $99,999
Molly McLaughlin
Miss Willie Stanton
Tracey Skiles
Bridie Osinski I
Mr. Winifred Zemlak
Santiago Corwin
Deanna Kerluke
Kadin Kovacek
Ezra Runolfsdottir
Miss Florian Rempel
Annetta Connelly
Julie Jones MD
Mikel Carter
Miss Jerry Wilderman
Pierre Leffler
Dr. Cordie Heller
Wendell Kassulke III
Oral Sporer
Jamil Weissnat
Lester Rowe
Lydia Leffler I
Itzel Gulgowski Sr.
Blair Kunze
Marcelino Feil MD
Twila Hills
Mr. Daniela Volkman
Eusebio Beatty
Otho Zemlak
Candelario Paucek
Magali Mante
Dr. Sadie Kuhn
John Stehr
Damon Green
Kristina Williamson
Marcelino Sawayn
Haskell Jast
Rodger Stark
$10,000 – $24,999
Molly McLaughlin
Miss Willie Stanton
Tracey Skiles
Bridie Osinski I
Mr. Winifred Zemlak
Miss Willie Stanton
Tracey Skiles
Bridie Osinski I
Mr. Winifred Zemlak
Miss Willie Stanton
Tracey Skiles
Bridie Osinski I
Mr. Winifred Zemlak
$2,500 – $9,999
Molly McLaughlin
Miss Willie Stanton
Tracey Skiles
Bridie Osinski I
Mr. Winifred Zemla
Rafael Kunze
Kayden Lueilwitz
Aurelia Schowalter
Clemmie Aufderhar III
Harrison Murazik I
Ollie Trantow DDS
Rae Jenkins
Gertrude Macejkovic
Vivienne Green
Alec Langworth
Rhianna Harris
Lamont Mertz II
Leora Hayes
Aliza Reichert
Henry Schamberger
Bud Kovacek DDS
Toy Terry
Arnulfo Macejkovic
Dovie Koelpin
Jada Kub
Jarvis Anderson
Rebeca Kerluke
Franco Brekke IV
Mrs. Isabell Shields
Edna Nikolaus
Lou Rogahn
Gaylord Kuhlman
Izaiah Bartell I
Miss Bella Conroy
Miguel Cremin
Garnett Lowe
Mrs. Henderson Renner
Van Bahringer
Colleen Harber
Thalia Ruecker
Kyleigh Botsford
Dr. Ida Abernathy
$1,000 – $2,499
Rafael Kunze
Kayden Lueilwitz
Aurelia Schowalter
Clemmie Aufderhar III
Harrison Murazik I
Ollie Trantow DDS
Rae Jenkins
Gertrude Macejkovic
Vivienne Green
Alec Langworth
Rhianna Harris
Lamont Mertz II
Leora Hayes
Aliza Reichert
Henry Schamberger
Bud Kovacek DDS
Toy Terry
Arnulfo Macejkovic
Dovie Koelpin
Jada Kub
Jarvis Anderson
Rebeca Kerluke
Franco Brekke IV
Mrs. Isabell Shields
Edna Nikolaus
Lou Rogahn
Gaylord Kuhlman
Izaiah Bartell I
Miss Bella Conroy
Miguel Cremin
Garnett Lowe
Mrs. Henderson Renner
Van Bahringer
Colleen Harber
Thalia Ruecker
Kyleigh Botsford
Dr. Ida Abernathy