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BBBS of Hampden and Franklin Counties Merge to Create a Stronger Impact Across the Region

Western Massachusetts, November 27 2023 – The mentorship agencies of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Franklin County, and BBBS of Hampden County, both founded in 1967 have announced they…

Big Sister Jesse and Little Sister Jasmine

From Missing School to Attending College

Nearly 10 years ago, Little Sister Jasmine was matched with Big Sister Jesse through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City. At the time, attending school was a low priority for Jasmine. If she missed the bus or just didn’t feel like going, she would stay at home. Jesse talked to Jasmine about how important school attendance is, and she even gave Jasmine a ride to school when she missed the bus. Over time, Jasmine began missing fewer and fewer classes, and she began to excel in school. Now, Little Sister Jasmine is a college student with a bright future.

Big Brother Tony and Little Brother Nasir

A Match That Lasted Much Longer Than Expected

At a breakfast for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, a mother stood up and told the crowd about her son and the impact that his Big Brother was having on her son’s life. Future Big Brother Tony sat in the crowd and was moved by her words. “It touched me, and at that moment, I knew I wanted to become a mentor,” he says. Tony decided that he would volunteer for one year, but after meeting Little Brother Nasir and seeing the impact he could have, the match lasted much longer than expected.

Prominent CNBC, WellCare, Facebook, Greenberg Traurig, and Centurion Executives Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Board of Directors

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation’s oldest one-to-one mentoring organization, is pleased to announce the addition of five new members to its National Board of Directors.