Tag: mentoring

National Mentoring Month Spotlight – Jack’s Big Brother Experience

In his own words, Big Brother Jack reflects on his journey as a Big to Little, Gilly. Let’s hear from him directly below! When I made the decision to become a Big Brother it was because I felt the need to give back in some way and to make a tangible difference. I’ll never forget […]

Waiting Little of the Month: Meet Kobe

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, Martha’s Vineyard and Plymouth region. There is a continued need for volunteers to provide more than 40 children with a caring and invested adult mentor. Name: Little Brother Kobe […]

Match Feature: Meet Karen and Rosela!

Mentoring a child has many benefits, including providing youth with the mental, emotional, and academic support they need to reach their fullest potential. Mentoring relationships between Bigs and Littles also help foster greater respect, understanding and celebration of each other’s differences. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, we do our best to match […]

Waiting Little of the Month: Meet Colin

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, Martha’s Vineyard and Plymouth region. There is a continued need for volunteers to provide more than 40 children with a caring and invested adult mentor. Name: Little Brother Colin […]

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, […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and SitterStream Team Up to Bring Additional Childcare & Wellness Resources to Youth and Families Across the Region

We are partnering with SitterStream, the leader in On-Demand virtual childcare and wellness, to launch a new partnership that will provide childcare and wellness for families served by the nonprofit, mentors, and BBBSEM staff members. “As an agency we have seen firsthand how complicated and difficult the past few years have been on our families […]

LGBTQ+ Books and Resources

Below we’ve put together some resources, events, and more celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. Check them out! BOOKS BOOKS FOR TEENS https://www.bpl.org/we-are-pride/ https://haverhillpl.org/transgender-awareness-week/ https://haverhillpl.org/pride-ya-comics/ https://haverhillpl.org/pride-teen-fiction-booklist/ BOOKS FOR KIDS https://www.weareteachers.com/books-with-lgbt-characters/ https://welcomingschools.org/resources/childrens-books-lgbtq-inclusive RESOURCES Resources for talking about Pride with kids: 5 tips to explain Pride month  vivvi.com Talking about Pride with Kids Care.com Resources for Teens Local LBGTQ+ Organizations: […]

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 […]

2021 Made a BIG Impact

2021 was another challenging yet incredible year of growth and perseverance for our Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts community. Our staff members worked tirelessly to make more than 800 new matches virtually while supporting our nearly 3000 existing matches. Our thousands of volunteers, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters who support youth through […]

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 […]

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 […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Appoints Dr. Virginia Litle to its Board of Directors

Boston Medical Center Chief of Thoracic Surgery, and Boston University Professor of Surgery, brings extensive background to support nonprofit’s continued growth.  BOSTON, MA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), one of the nation’s leading one-to-one mentoring programs and New England’s largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate, announced the appointment of Dr. Virginia Litle […]

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 […]

Celebrating Black History Month

Movies and Books for You and Your Mentee At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, we are excited to be celebrating Black History Month as an agency and we invite our Bigs and Littles to celebrate as well! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the center of our values at the agency, and we […]

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 […]

Waiting Little of the Month: Meet Keisean

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is standing up for National Mentoring Month and igniting the potential of children across Eastern Massachusetts. There is a continued need for caring adult volunteers, specifically male volunteers in this area and you can help. Stand up and ignite the potential of a waiting Little today! Big Brothers […]

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          […]