Sister Spotlight on BS Pam & LS Arianna
Many of us remember the “cowardly” lion from the childhood classic, The Wizard of Oz. While he journeyed through Oz with Dorothy and friends to seek courage, it turned out it was in him all along. The courage to open up, be vulnerable, and share your true feelings with others is challenging enough for adults. And […]
On Our Minds: #2018Goals, National Mentoring Month, Learning New Skills, and More
Big and Little Sisters learn skills, build confidence, and have fun during one of our classes in partnership with Milk Street Cooking School. Read more about this partnership and others in our January 2018 e-newsletter. From the President and CEO Dear friends, For several years we have used the hashtag #Girls2Great. Make no mistake, we […]
Deb Re In The Boston Herald: Women All In This Together
Our President and CEO’s thoughts on the power of sisterhood, the year of the woman, and where we’re headed in 2018 published in the Boston Herald’s “As You Were Saying…” column on December 27, 2017. Perhaps this truly was the year of the woman. It’s the year that started with women wearing pink hats and […]
Sister Spotlight on BS Courtney & LS Keilyn
In the new year, many of us likely have resolutions on our minds. Perhaps one of them is to disconnect more from technology—put down the phone, take a break from scrolling the Instagram feed, and resist the urge to check email for a few hours—while nurturing more face-to-face connections. At the beginning of 2016, Big […]
Superheroes Unite For Record-Breaking Big In Boston 2017
It was a night of heroic proportions at our Big in Boston gala on Tuesday, December 5. We celebrated superheroes of every kind. We heard from advocates of our work, Lisa Hughes and Mayor Marty Walsh. We listened as Little Sisters proudly said in front of nearly 500 guests: I am valuable because there is no one else like me. I […]
Sister Spotlight on BS Brittany & LS Amber
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Big Sister Brittany and Little Sister Amber have a lot to be thankful for. Matched six years ago, the pair will be moving on to the next chapter in their relationship this year as Amber officially graduates from the Big Sister program. Amber, a sophomore at Mass Bay […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton Will Be Honored At Big In Boston
We are pleased to announce that we will be presenting former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with our “Believe in Girls” award at Big in Boston on December 5. The award, which Hillary will accept at the event, recognizes her valuable achievements and ongoing commitment to improving the lives of women and girls internationally. […]
Give The Gift Of Warmth And Caring
UPDATE: Thank you to our generous community who donated coats to all the girls on our list this year! Please note that you can still participate in our Holiday Giving program until December 14. Each year, Big Sister Boston engages our community in a winter coat drive for girls who are waiting to be matched with […]
Sister Spotlight on BS Stephanie and LS Meliena
Matched since May 2015, Big Sister Stephanie and Little Sister Meliena have big plans for Halloween this year – rocking their grooviest bell-bottom jeans, the pair will attend the Big Sister Halloween party in homemade Disco Diva attire. “What I’ve learned most from my relationship with Stephanie is that it’s important to have fun and […]
Big Sister Boston To Launch New Girls Network
On October 18, a panel event and networking session will mark the launch of the New Girls Network powered by Big Sister Boston. The kick-off event will be hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, and feature moderator Liz Brunner, journalist and CEO of Brunner Communications, and opening remarks from mentoring expert, Boston University professor and chair Dr. Renée Spencer. One […]
Big Sister Bulletin Fall 2017 Issue is Here!
Get the latest news from Big Sister Boston! See which schools, local businesses, and communities we’re in; check out photos from our recent fundraising events; find out who’s getting #Girls2Great; and…
Sister Spotlight On BS Kaitlin & LS Alicia
“Alicia took her first boat ride with me,” said Big Sister Kaitlin. “We were on a ferry on our way to the Big Sister BBQ. She was so nervous at first.” Today, Little Sister Alicia draws a parallel between that hesitancy to try something new and meeting her Big Sister ten years ago: “I used […]
