Everyone is welcome at BBBSEM. The impact of our work lies in forging bonds between Bigs (mentors), Littles (mentees), and their families to promote understanding and learning. Thus, creating an open space where everyone is valued is vital to us. Beyond being ‘the right thing to do’ we know that workplaces that are free of prejudice and representative of the communities we serve are critical to our ability to grow the impact of our agency.
Starting in FY 2023, our agency established a new strategic vision focused on reaching new heights in our service delivery. Alongside that, our agency spent time understanding how to be the most inclusive place it can be. Our approach is rooted in our purpose to bring mentoring to youth, informed by our strategy, and brought to life through key initiatives. It is important to our agency and our constituents that our efforts towards being a more welcoming agency not just be another pillar of the plan but be a strategic initiative that can stand on its own. Thus, we have set goals for ourselves that hold our strategic plan accountable, while the strategic plan provides the framework and vision to follow.
We’re proud to lead efforts to embrace the variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and opinions that make us who we are. BBBSEM will always be committed to upholding different voices and perspectives, and promoting a community where every child has the ability to achieve their full potential.
Statement from our Board of Directors
As the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Board of Directors, the commitment to creating a welcoming environment starts with us and is imbued throughout our organization. We have zero tolerance for any form of racism, prejudice or bigotry. Our mission seeks to advance the full potential of youth of all backgrounds. The impact of limited opportunities often falls on many of our families, volunteers and staff, and we are committed to being civically and socially active in the pursuit of a more equitable society. Our approach includes increasing representation at all levels, ongoing education, dedicated programming, and partnering with and amplifying the voices of like-minded organizations. We pledge to pursue these goals diligently in our drive towards better and more equitable outcomes for the families and youth that we serve.