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. […]
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 […]
Real Life Mentoring Stories: Above and Beyond, from Mother to Big Sister
Oftentimes, the relationship between a Big and their Little’s parent is a rewarding one. The consistency and commitment of a one-on-one friendship between a Big and a Little allows a parent to watch their child reach their full potential with positivity and happiness. For many parents, the positive impact of their child’s Big on their […]
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 […]