Big Sister Boston Blast March 2023
Big Sister Boston made the most of Women’s History Month! Click here to read our March newsletter.
February 2023 Big Sister Boston Blast
Check out all the ways you can mentor girls and young women through Big Sister Boston, including our Big for a Day program, and see how we’re celebrating, educating, and engaging with Black History this month and throughout the year. Click here to read our latest newsletter.
“We need women to step up, to step in…” Annissa on WBZ-TV with Levan Reid
As we continue to celebrate National Mentoring Month and elevate the power of mentoring, Annissa takes to the airwaves with Levan Reid on WBZ-TV to encourage women to become Big Sisters during our 31 BIG Days Challenge. Watch the segment here.
Mentors Needed! Annissa on Fox25 News
Annissa talks about the need for more women to step up and become Big Sisters, especially during National Mentoring Month and our 31 BIG Days Challenge. Watch it here.
Radio Boston on WBUR interview with Annissa
Big Sister Boston President & CEO, Annissa Essaibi George, talks about the need for more mentors alongside Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Mass CEO, Mark O’Donnell. Check out the Radio Boston interview with Tiziana Dearing here (Annissa’s segment begins around the 11:28 mark).
January 2023 Big Sister Boston Blast
Find out about our 31 BIG Days Challenge, free virtual info session, why girls need mentors, and more! Click here to read our latest newsletter.
December 2022 Big Sister Boston Blast
Big Sister Boston welcomes new President & CEO, Annissa Essaibi George! Get to know her and her commitment to mentoring and Greater Boston’s girls. Plus, ways to give back to Big Sister Boston, our Little Sisters and their families this holiday season. Click here to read our latest newsletter.
Why we need mentors to fill service gaps to prevent a lost generation
Like so many youth, Little Sister Joi,17, acutely felt the isolation, sadness, and sense of loss brought on by the pandemic. An only child, Joi had very little connection to others outside of her mom during this time. She did, however, have a unique bond that helped her weather the trauma — her Big Sister […]
Big Sister Mourns Loss of Alan Lewis
Big Sister mourns the loss of Alan Lewis: community leader, dedicated philanthropist, selfless humanitarian, and unrivaled champion for girls. We will miss your friendship and bold vision for Boston and its residents. Alan gave so many a voice and empowered organizations like ours to reach levels of impact and achievement that we never thought we could realize. We join […]
Big in Boston honors Deb Re, looks to the future
Professional photos courtesy of Chris McIntosh/C. McIntosh Photo On October 27, we joined in community with more than 300 friends to celebrate an era of Deb Re’s leadership as President & CEO and looked to the future of Big Sister Boston! Big in Boston: Her Big Future, was held at The Grand in Boston and […]
Big Sister Boston Appoints Annissa Essaibi George as next President & CEO
Big Sister Boston’s Board of Directors has appointed Annissa Essaibi George the new President & CEO of the 71-year-old girl-serving organization. The announcement comes after an extensive search which began following Deb Re’s announcement in May that she was stepping down after 16 years at the helm. Through a video message with Board Member and […]
August 2022 Big Sister Boston Blast
Big Sister goes back to school, our matches have fun in the sun, and we get to know our Junior Advisory Board Sister Leaders! Click here to read our latest newsletter.
