Our professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships support the social and emotional development needed for the youth we serve to build resilience, mental health, and well-being. These relationships will enrich the lives of youth in our communities and build brighter futures.
Founded in 1963, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest has supported children in our community through individualized mentoring programs for over 60 years.
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Meet Brothers Colton & Chris (Littles) and their Bigs James & Ryan!
Colton is an outspoken little who enjoys days that he gets to hang out with his Big, James. James describes him as outgoing, optimistic, and carefree. James also harbors some carefree elements himself, enabling the two to vibe well. When they hang out in the summer, James invites both Colton and his brother Chris to hang out at his house and enjoy food on the grill, football, and swimming at his pool when it gets too hot! During the colder months, they tend to ride bikes and do various types of indoor activities.
Recently, James and Colton have been extremely open in inviting Chris and his Big to do joint outings together! Chris is more reserved and quieter than his brother, making it more difficult to connect with his own Big, Ryan. However, since the joint outings started, Ryan and Chris have felt more confident in their Match and have connected a lot more. James and Ryan are both great Bigs and have been flexible and accommodating for their Littles individual needs and interests.
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Our Fly Me To The Moon Gala was nothing short of incredible.
We began with a Cocktail Hour where guests were serenaded by a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Following this guests were seated; and listened to live music as they dined, participated in our auction, and were fully immersed in our mission.
This event is a cherished tradition that highlights the impact of our organization over the past 60 years. Your presence, support, and enthusiasm make this celebration truly special. We are incredibly excited to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal and are so grateful to everyone who helped make it happen.
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Worcester Business Journal: Leaders of the Year |
Recently, our CEO was honored by the WBJ, the following is a summary of the article they published on May 4, 2024:
Connie Askin, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass and MetroWest, has been recognized as one of the Worcester Business Journals 2024 Business Leaders of the Year for her exceptional leadership during challenging times. Taking the helm during the pandemic, she successfully navigated the organization through unprecedented challenges, stabilizing operations and putting us on a path to growth. Under her leadership, we experienced our first year of program growth in a decade.
Askin oversaw major transitions for the organization, including a successful physical move to our new location in Worcester. She also strengthened community partnerships to provide more resources for families and launched innovative programs like SNACS. Askin's background in marketing, fundraising, and operations has equipped her with the skills needed to lead the organization effectively.
Praised for her ability to make genuine connections, Askin has been instrumental in recruiting mentors and supporting youth. Her leadership style emphasizes open communication and a focus on the agency's mission. Lynette Paczkowski, board chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters, commends Askin for her leadership during the agency's relocation, calling it one of her biggest accomplishments.
Overall, Connie Askin's dedication to Big Brothers Big Sisters has been instrumental in its success, and she continues to be a driving force for positive change in the community.
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Check-Out our March Blog - Writen |
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Girls Inc. Presents BBBSCM Outstanding Community Partner Award |
Girls Inc. is a site for our mentoring program, each week Bigs from Holy Cross visit their Little who is attending Girls Inc. programming. We currently have about 40 Matches who meet this way, and greatly value our partnership.
On April 11th we attended their Girls Celebration in Worcester, where they honored advocates, alumni, and other nonprofits. We are ]happy to share that they presented us with the Outstanding Community Partner Award. We are incredibly honored to have received this award and look forward to our continued collaboration as we strive to fulfill our shared mission of supporting youth in our community.
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Golf Fore Kids
June 24 | 8:30AM Registration
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Don't miss our 8th Annual Golf Fore Kids Tournament, a day of fun and golf at the stunning Marlborough Country Club. Whether you're a golfer or prefer to attend the reception, there's something for everyone. The event includes 18 holes of golf, an exciting raffle, and a reception where you can connect with others who support our cause. Come out and enjoying a day on the greens! |
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Become a Big
We are always looking for dedicated, caring adults to volunteer as a Big. There are consistently about 100 kids on our waitlist. Learn more about becoming a Big by clicking on the button below.
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Make a Donation
Your generous contribution will help provide at-risk children the support they need to make positive changes in their lives and begin to realize their full potential. Not to mention, it makes you a part of something big.
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18 Chestnut Street, Suite 340
Worcester, MA 01608
233 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
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