What a year 2025 has been. From recent moments on the field at Gillette Stadium to historic organizational milestones that reshaped the future of gender intentional mentoring in Greater Boston, this was a year defined by growing visibility, expanding impact, and stories that captured hearts across the region.

We opened the year by celebrating National Mentoring Month, with matches, mentors, families and staff sharing heartfelt stories about the power of connection. Local outlets helped amplify those voices, reminding us why mentoring matters and how deeply it shapes the lives of young people.

Soon after, Big Night lit up the winter season and sparked citywide conversation. Boston TV news stations, like WBZ-TV,  brought viewers into the energy of the event. But the biggest headline of winter was the historic merger between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and the Big Sisters Association of Greater Boston. The Boston Globe among many other print, online and broadcast outlets gave the news extraordinary reach. In March, the Bay State Banner published a Women’s History Month op-ed reflecting on the impact of the merger, marking the beginning of a new era for mentoring in Eastern Massachusetts.

As the snow melted, stories of resilience and celebration took center stage. Boston.com profiled two of our Boston Marathon runners, sharing their personal ties to mentoring and the miles they dedicated to our mission. The Cape Cod Times honored Littles on the waiting list and spotlighted the importance of volunteerism, while MassNonprofit News covered our spring fundraising events, like Golf Classic, and milestones. On Cape Cod and the Islands, local newspapers celebrated the achievements of graduates and young people connected to our programs, helping highlight the strength of our school and community partnerships.

Summer brought a wave of community recognition. Falmouth Road Race runners from across the region laced up for the cause and were highlighted in community papers, like The Somerville Times. Local outlets, such as Winthrop Transcript, also shared mentor stories and introduced new Board members, reflecting a season of growth on and off the racecourse. These features helped elevate the everyday champions – Bigs, Littles, families and volunteers – who strengthen our mission year-round.

As the school year began, the spotlight shifted to the stories and celebrations that close out the year. Big in Boston drew attention from local outlets, showcasing an unforgettable night of generosity and impact. And in December, Gillette Stadium became a stage for an incredible Flag Football event. Nearly every major outlet in the region, including WHDH-TV, captured the excitement, turning one day of play into one of the most visible mentoring moments of the year.

As we look ahead, we do so with gratitude—for every match, every story shared, every volunteer who stepped forward, and every supporter who believes in the power of connection. Here’s to keeping the momentum going and making 2026 another unforgettable year for our Big-Little community.