“Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”
“I love reading with my Big Sister.”
“I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”
“My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”
“It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”
“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.”
“My Big makes me feel important.”
“My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”
“With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”
“My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”
“Together we can make an even greater difference.”
“My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”
“My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”
“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.”
“My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”
“My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”
“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.”
“If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”
“Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”
“Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”
“My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”
“I love seeing the difference that mentoring makes for our children and our community.”
“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!”
“Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”
“Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”
“Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”
“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. “
