We're excited to share Finn and Danny's story! Finn and Danny were matched back in December as part of our programming with Assumption Universiy. Danny is a football player at Assumption and he, along with 70, other players, signed up to volunteer as Bigs!

Finn loves math and plays the clarinet. During their time together, they often play basketball, frisbee, and talk about school, karate, and skiing. Finn is soft spoken and more introverted, so when he pulled out his clarinet to play "God Bless America" for all of the matches this week, it showed how comfortable and confident he is feeling. It is no coincidence that he has spent time each week forming a bond with Danny, who is a great role model and always building Finn up and encouraging him!

We look forward to see how this match grows throughout the rest of Danny's time at Assumption.

Recently, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, released a groundbreaking study on the transformative power of mentorship in shaping young people’s educational, economic, and social trajectories. Conducted by leading researchers from Harvard University and the U.S. Department of Treasury, this first-of-its-kind study reveals how mentorship programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters can serve as a scalable solution to reduce socioeconomic disparities over time.

This research, rooted in three decades of data, provides compelling evidence that mentorship delivers long-lasting benefits:

• Increased Earnings: Participants experienced a 15% boost in earnings between the ages of 20 and 25, reflecting enhanced economic mobility.

• The income of mentored youth as adults was more closely aligned with the income oftheir mentor than their family, helping to reduce the socioeconomic gap by two-thirds

• Higher College Attendance: Mentored youth are 20% more likely to attend college compared to non-mentored peers

• Improved Behavior: Within 18 months, mentored youth reported lower absenteeism and fewer school suspensions

• Healthier Social Outcomes: Mentored youth exhibit improved behaviors and stronger social bonds, leading to a reduced dependency on social services and long-term societal improvements

This research underscores the urgent need to expand our reach. With the support of our donors and friends, we can scale this proven model to impact even more lives.

We are proud to announce the national expansion of our partnership with NABA, Inc. (National Association of Black Accountants). Our partnership is aimed at providing youth with greater access to tools, experiences, and mentorship to advance economic mobility.

Originally piloted by our agency in 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America will now expand the program to additional cities, offering mentorship, career insights, and hands-on financial education to empower young people and help them build a strong foundation for success. 

Check out Big Brother Big Sisters News Article Here!