Tag: boston

Farewell From Our Departing CEO, Wendy Foster

Dear BBBS of Eastern Massachusetts Family, Today is my last day as your CEO, and my heart is full of emotion. It has been my greatest privilege and honor to be part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) community these past almost 15 years.  I have never loved an organization or […]

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 […]

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 […]

Remembering the Life of a Mentor, Scott Hamilton

Embrace life. Be vulnerable. Be kind. Life lessons from an amazing man, advocate, and friend. by Chelsea Parham 5 and a half years ago I had the sincere honor to meet and begin working with Scott Hamilton. By the time I met Scott, he had already been a Big Brother for over 5 years, ridden […]

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          […]

Staff Spotlight: Emily Morrison, Mentor 2.0 Program Ambassador (AmeriCorp)

Mentor2.0 is a technology-enhanced one-to-one mentoring program that provides transformative one-to-one support for low-income and first-generation high school students to prepare them for high school success, college matriculation and workforce readiness. We currently work with Boston Green Academy (BGA) in Brighton and the Edward M. Kennedy Academy of Health Careers in the Fenway. This week we caught up […]

Staff Spotlight: Rachel Benjamin, Mentor 2.0 Program Ambassador (AmeriCorp)

Mentor2.0 is a technology-enhanced one-to-one mentoring program that provides transformative one-to-one support for low-income and first-generation high school students to prepare them for high school success, college matriculation and workforce readiness. We currently work with Boston Green Academy (BGA) in Brighton and the Edward M. Kennedy Academy of Health Careers in the Fenway. This week we caught up […]

Staff Spotlight: Jazzmyn Rodrigues, Mentor 2.0 Program Coordinator

Mentor2.0 is a technology-enhanced one-to-one mentoring program that provides transformative one-to-one support for low-income and first-generation high school students to prepare them for high school success, college matriculation and workforce readiness. We currently work with Boston Green Academy (BGA) in Brighton and the Edward Kennedy Academy of Health Careers in the Fenway. This week we caught up with […]

Staff Spotlight: Jamie Lefebvre, Match Support Coordinator

There are many moving parts here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay that contribute to the success of our matches. None of the work we do would be possible without the collaborative effort of each department, however, many of our matches are likely most familiar with their professionally trained Match Support Coordinators. Their routine […]

Staff Spotlight: Cat Rojo Ianetta, Assistant Director of Fundraising Events

With Big Night—our biggest fundraising event of the year—on the horizon we thought this was the perfect opportunity to chat with Cat Rojo Ianetta, the Assistant Director of Fundraising Events here at BBBSMB, about what it takes to produce a successful event, the most rewarding aspects of her job, and what makes Big Night so special. […]

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 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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

5 Things You Can Do During National Mentoring Month

This January marks the 14th annual National Mentoring Month—a monthlong campaign driving awareness to the need for more mentors, the widespread impact of mentoring relationships, and all of the important work being done to provide mentors for young people. Wondering how you can get involved? Look no further! Here are 5 things you can do […]

7 Ways to Make a Bigger Impact as a Mentor

Thanks to everyone who helped participate in this year’s Giving Tuesday! On a similar note, ’tis the season of giving, so we put together a list of ways you can make an even bigger impact as a mentor in your community as a Big Brother or Big Sister this holiday season. Enjoy! 1) Refer your […]

7 Ways to Talk to Your Little About the U.S. Election

The election is over. And although we may have a mixture of emotions, we can not let our differences define us. More than ever, programs like BBBSMB are what continue to bring us together. We must be able to move forward together as a country. Many Bigs have been asked by their Littles how this […]