BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD: SERVING KIDS FOR 46 YEARS
As Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward commemorates its 46th anniversary, we celebrate the 27,000 Little Brothers and Little Sisters who have been positively impacted through one-to-one, professionally supported mentoring relationships. We’re so thankful and proud of our volunteer mentors – our Bigs – who have served so diligently to ignite the power and potential [...]
BROWARD BIGGER BETTER STRONGER: CELEBRATING MENTORSHIP
Opinion Piece by: Chad Van Horn, Esq., Board Chair, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County As we commemorate Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Month this September, we celebrate the 30,000+ mentors who have given their time to change the lives of young people in Broward County. The impact of a Big Brother or Big [...]
THE GREAT AMERICAN PARADOX: REALITY, RACE, RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES BY LOCAL BBBS CEOS IN CITIES AND TOWNS ACROSS AMERICA
On May 25th, our nation and the rest of the world witnessed yet another unarmed Black person being killed by law enforcement - the unlawful killing of George Floyd. This followed the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery just weeks ago. The result has been unyielding protests around the globe that exemplify an [...]
A big win at the Supreme Court, but a long way to go
This Pride Month, we celebrate a big win for the LGBTQ+ community with yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on sexual orientation or transgender status. While this is a positive milestone for LGBTQ+ protection, we still have a long way to go. [...]
‘Mission not over’: OJ McDuffie foundation and brewery help Big Brothers Big Sisters families
The OJ McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation and Holy Mackerel Brewing recently helped members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County ensure families in the program don’t go hungry during this pandemic. By donating Publix gift cards and meals to the nonprofit, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward team was able to deliver the donations to households negatively affected [...]
Nonstop Mentoring during Full-Stop Pandemic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is all about nonstop mentoring – even as this COVID-19 pandemic puts a full stop on so many aspects of life. Mentoring is defined by face-to-face activity, connecting, relating, supporting and ultimately changing lives. So what do you do when the foundation of your nonprofit shifts profoundly in [...]
