BRINGING JOY TO BBBS KIDS AND FAMILIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward is over the top in many (good) ways, but over the holidays, its staff and supporters are WAY over the top. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the commitment of staff, more than 85 families – including 340 children – received full Thanksgiving meals. During this December holiday [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Partners with Coconut Creek Police to Launch Bigs in Blue
Coconut Creek, Fla. (October 17, 2019) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County announced a partnership today with Coconut Creek Police Department to launch Bigs in BlueSM, a one-to-one mentoring program which pairs youth with police officers. Bigs in BlueSM helps children develop into confident adults while building stronger bonds between law enforcement and the [...]
Match Moment: Susy And Gili
Big Sister Susy Garcia connects with her Little Sister Gili on multiple levels, particularly their shared Colombian heritage. Gili moved to the United States from Colombia and was faced with learning a new language in a different culture. Susy helped Gili acclimate by sharing her own experiences and by working with her on her English [...]
Community Foundation Funds BIGPride
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County recently received a $55,000 grant from The Community Foundation of Broward for BIGPride, a mentoring initiative specifically designed to serve the needs and vulnerabilities of LGBTQ+ youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters allocated some of this funding to hire Jennifer Becker, a 15-year veteran of the nonprofit world and [...]
Volunteer Opportunities In Broward County
If you’ve heard of the wonderful work that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County are doing but aren’t sure that you could be part of the organization yourself, you’re in luck.
How to Be a Mentor for Youth in 2019
Here, we’ll offer some examples of how to be a mentor for youth in today’s world.
