Author: Maren Juliano

Meet Our Junior Advisory Board

This summer, Big Sister Boston welcomed our Junior Advisory Board members into our workplace. Together they learned and grew through financial literacy workshops, career exposure opportunities at local companies, team-building and training, and developing a strategic plan to grow participation, community, and fundraising through activities. They presented their strategic plan to our Leadership Team this […]

And the winner of our 34th Annual Car Raffle is…

Little Sister Nekylah and Big Sister Aiko helped draw one of the winning tickets; Nekylah and Aiko pose with the car, Herb Chambers BMW of Boston GM, Melissa Steffy, and WBZ-TV News Anchor, Lisa Hughes; Big Sister staff with the car and Big Sister President & CEO, Deb Re. First-time ticket buyer, Tara Reddington, was […]

July 2022 Big Sister Blast

Find out why girls can benefit from Big Sisters now, what it takes to be a Big Sister, and hear from our Junior Advisory Board.

2022 Big Sister of the Year: Cleo Muhammad

Having interned in Big Sister Boston’s Site-Based Mentoring program while earning her graduate degree in social work, Cleo was no stranger to mentoring girls at school. “I had a great experience as an intern. I got to learn about the importance of mentoring girls, especially at younger ages,” said Cleo. Ultimately, Cleo went on to […]

2022 Big Sister of the Year: Taiomi Cruz-Ramirez

Although Taiomi has been a Big Sister for six years, her relationship with our organization goes back much further. Not only is she one of our former Match Support Specialists, but she was also a Little Sister as a girl growing up in Boston. “I knew the mission and loved it, and that’s why I […]

2022 Big Sister of the Year: Julie Bogdanski

If ever there was a watchword for a Big and Little Sister relationship, Julie and Joi’s would be “opportunity.” The pair have taken advantage of many opportunities with Big Sister Boston throughout their seven years together and each time their bond has grown and strengthened. Julie, a self-described introvert, describes Joi, 17, as an extrovert […]

What Does It Take to Be a Big Sister?

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama  The time is now. The person is you. If you’re thinking to yourself: “But I don’t have this yet.. I haven’t attained […]

Project Role Model’s Triumphant Return to the Runway

All photos courtesy of Chris McIntosh/C. McIntosh Photo On May 12, Big Sister Boston returned to the runway at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for our first in-person event since 2019. The Project Role Model fashion show shone a spotlight on the power of role models and mentoring relationships. Notable Bostonians and Big and Little Sisters […]

Deb Re’s 16 Years of Impact, Interview with Lisa Hughes on WBZ-TV

Lisa Hughes, news anchor on WBZ-TV and Big Sister Boston Board member, interviews our own Deb Re about the impact of her 16 years at the helm of Big Sister Boston. View the full news segment and read the additional content here:https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/05/10/big-sister-boston-ceo-deb-re-retiring-after-16-years/ 

The Power of Social Fundraising

We have often heard the adage that there is strength in numbers. Never is this more true than when we consider the power of social fundraising.  What is Social Fundraising?  With social fundraising (also known as Peer-to-Peer fundraising), individuals can create a fundraising page in support of their favorite cause. Social fundraising is a great […]

Because of Her, I Am by Martina Chavarro

As part of our Women’s History Month celebration that recognizes women making history in everyday ways, we asked our staff about the woman or women who mentored them. Below is what our Human Resources Coordinator, Martina Chavarro, had to say. My mom has always been my best friend, mentor, and role model. She is the […]