We are so proud of Little, Jandier, for speaking in front of 200 people at the Big Celebration earlier this month! Jandier was first matched with his Big, Jim, in our mentoring program with Clark University students. Nine years later and Jandier and Jim are still going strong and Jandier is on his way to becoming an electrician, just like his Grandfather!

Check out the video below to see how amazing Jandier is!

We are thrilled to share that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest has been recognized as a 2024 Growth Award Winner by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for our excellence in youth mentoring!

Out of more than 230 agencies nationwide, we’re proud to be one of only 40 honored for strategic growth in our 1-to-1 mentoring programs—matching more Bigs and Littles and expanding our reach in the community!

This award recognizes the dedication of our leadership and staff in providing high-quality mentoring programs for the youth that we serve. We also received this award in 2023 and are grateful to be able to continue the trajectory of growth so we can reach more youth.

Incase you missed it, our Big Celebration took place on April 5th and we're so excited to share that we reached our fundraising goals! It was an inspirational and celebratory evening bringing together mentors, Littles, partners, and friends from the community.



Check out some of the highlights below:

• At our Sponsor Reception, J.L. Reppert, head coach of the Holy Cross lacrosse team, honored 25 years of the John's Brothers program—a legacy that began in memory of John Price and continues to inspire generations of mentors.

• Joel Yate, a MassBay Community College student and mentee in our Big Pathways program, shared how being connected to his mentor opened the doors to new opportunities and experiences he never would have had.

• And one of the most moving moments of the night came when Oscar Margain from NBC10 interviewed Jandier, a 19-year-old who has been a Little for almost 10 years! His story brought the true meaning of our mission to life.

Did you catch us on the news? NBC10 Boston heard about our Big Pathways program which matches MassBay Community College students, who also become members of NABA, Inc. (National Association of Black Accountants) with professionals in the fields of accounting, finance, and business.

Check out the story below!