“I love reading with my Big Sister.”
“Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”
“As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “
“My Big makes me feel important.”
“My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”
“Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”
“It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”
“Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”
“My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”
“My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”
“I love seeing the difference that mentoring makes for our children and our community.”
“As a Big, I get to spend time with my Little doing things I loved doing as a kid – exploring, going out to eat, cooking, visiting book stores, and being there as another ear and voice as she tries to navigate her world.”
“With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”
“As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”
“Together we can make an even greater difference.”
“My husband is gone a lot on military assignments, and I wanted our daughters to have another responsible adult in their lives that they could have fun with and talk to if they didn’t feel comfortable talking to me.”
“My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”
“My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”
“Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”
“My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”
“Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”
“Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”
“I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”
“Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”
“My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”
“If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”
“My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”
