Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay Honored with National 2015 Quality Award
BBBSMB is proud to announce that we have been nationally recognized for the superior quality of our programs with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Nationwide Leadership Council’s 2015 Quality Award!

Only 18% of all Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies receive this high of a standard. This honor validates the significant work of our staff and volunteers to grow and deepen our impact while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and a focus on serving children across Greater Boston.

Research has shown that Big and Little relationships lasting at least 12 months yield the greatest outcomes in academic achievement, interpersonal skills, self-esteem and healthy decision-making. Additionally, high-quality, consistent support from the agency’s Match Support Specialists is a determining factor in the length and strength of the Big and Little relationship.

Agencies receiving the Quality Award met or exceeded the following benchmarks in 2015:
-Served a minimum of 150 children and raised $150,000 in revenue and raised more than $6.5 million in revenue
-Achieved a Community-Based Mentoring 12-month retention rate of 64%
-Achieved a Site-Based 12-month retention rate of 41%
-Maintained a Match Support done rate of 90%

Thanks to your continued support, we are committed to continue to empower children across Greater Boston!