On a hot, sunny day in August, 14 year-old Little Sister Joceline walked into Cristo Rey high school in Dorchester for her freshman orientation. “I was scared to walk into a room full of people I didn't know,” said Joceline, but she repeated to herself the advice she received from her Big Sister Stephanie Maneikis: be confident and be yourself. Learn more
Growing up, Big Sister Marisa was the youngest of three girls living in Roxbury with their mother and father. Her father was the Community Center Cluster Director for the city of Bostonl and instilled in his daughters the importance of community, family, and helping others. Marisa took his ethos into her adulthood and often found herself informally mentoring girls. Learn more
One of 15 agencies in the country to be recognized with the Gold Standard award. Learn more
Celebrating a decade of friendship, guidance, and support. Learn more
"You can run for political office one day and win!" Learn more