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 […]
Waiting Little of the Month – Meet Gabe!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands is standing up for National Mentoring Month and igniting the potential of children on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. There is a continued need for caring adult volunteers, specifically male volunteers in this area and you can help! Give the gift of friendship to Gabe […]
Staff Spotlight: Meg Campbell
There are people that join AmeriCorps for one year of service and then there’s our very own Meg Campbell, who signs on for a second year of service to leave an even bigger impact on the world around her. From a volunteer opportunity in a small town in South Africa to a second year of […]
Staff Spotlight: Maureen Ruscio, 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 […]
Mentoring on The Cape: Big Sister Anne Finds Time to Give Back
Big Sister Anne knew that she wanted to give back to her community and become a Big. However, she wasn’t sure if it could fit into her schedule between work and keeping up with 3 teenage boys. As we normally say, there is always enough time to ‘Add a Little’ and one of the Cape’s site-based programs […]
Grandparent Resources
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of who a child’s official guardian is, those who call us are united by one common belief: they all want what’s best for their child/grandchild. Time and time again we see moms, dads and now more than ever, grandparents, looking for a program that will help their […]
10 Inspiring Mentoring Quotes From Prominent Black Figures
Although Black History Month just ended, we want to continue celebrating and recognizing the many achievements of Black Americans over the course of U.S. history. As an agency actively working with many families in predominantly Black communities, we also wanted to highlight the importance of mentoring in Black American culture. Here’s a list of quotes from […]
In case you missed it… from BBBSCCI!
Dear Supporters, I’m pleased to share the first quarterly newsletter with you. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands has had a busy fiscal year so far, matching more than 65 new children with caring adults in our community across the Cape & Martha’s Vineyard. We’ve established new partnerships, and continue to […]
Help Us Find Great Potential Bigs
With so much going on in our country right now, volunteering is a powerful way to show your support and have a direct impact on making your community a better place. As Bigs and supporters of our program, one way to help is to refer your friends, colleagues, and family members to volunteer as well. Not sure […]
Mentoring Real Life Story: Insider Perspective of Matching Process
A lot of work goes into making each match, but the process itself is actually super easy and very much worth it once you are matched. Big Sister Stephanie expanded on this process—and her experience as a Big—on her personal lifestyle blog where you can learn all about how to live a happy and healthy life. Read […]
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 […]
10 Reasons You Should Add A Little For Your New Years Resolution
The beginning of a new year is a great time for self-assessments, reflecting on all that you’ve accomplished in the previous year, and setting goals for what you hope to accomplish by this same time next year. In this post we highlighted 10 reasons why one of your goals for this year should be adding […]
10 Ways Matches Are Spreading Holiday Cheer
The trees are decorated, the lights are hung, and the Holiday Season is fully upon us! This is always a fun time of year for matches as there are a lot of fun activities to do and it’s a great time of year to show how thankful you are for your relationship. Today, we showcased […]
Top 5: Best Mentoring Stories of 2016
With the Holiday Season upon us and 2016 coming to a close, we wanted to reflect on just a few of the many amazing stories we hear every day from our Bigs. The year had no shortage of great mentoring stories, and we were lucky to capture them on our blog throughout the whole year. Read […]
7 Ways to Make a Bigger Impact as a Mentor
Thanks to everyone who helped participate in this year’s Giving Tuesday! On a similar note, ’tis the season of giving, so we put together a list of ways you can make an even bigger impact as a mentor in your community as a Big Brother or Big Sister this holiday season. Enjoy! 1) Refer your […]
3 Ways to Get Involved This Giving Tuesday
Happy Thanksgiving! We are officially in the season of giving and you know what is quickly approaching? No, not Christmas…Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates and encourages philanthropy and generosity. So, after you strike some deals with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, be sure to kick off the season of giving […]
A Big Day Shared with Littles- A Cape Wedding to Remember
Becoming a Big is not just about mentorship, it’s also about celebrating happy times and forming lifelong friendships. Stephanie and Evan Haussman first got involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands in 2014 while they were dating, and now, two years later, their Littles are a part of their family. […]
Making a Difference on the Cape: Gabrielle & Emma
Gabrielle knew she wanted to give back to her community, but as a college student with little money or influence she knew that the one thing she had to give was time and effort. Fortunately, that’s all she needed to become an awesome Big Sister to Emma. Like many of our Bigs, Gabrielle would soon realize […]
Mentoring Real Life Story: An Ode to Grandparents
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of who a child’s official guardian is, those who call us are united by one common belief: they all want what’s best for their child/grandchild. Time and time again we see moms, dads and now more than ever, grandparents, looking for a program that will help their […]
10 Reasons Why Adding a Little is Good For Your Health
A great nonprofit resource HelpGuide.org compiled a list that shares multiple ways that volunteering has surprising benefits and a new study by the UnitedHealth Group, the Optimum Institute, and Mashable aslo found that volunteering can lead to better physical, mental, and emotional health. We highlighted the top ten reasons why volunteering is so good for your health. […]