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