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 Lauren (Little) & Alana (Big) |
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Lauren is a 5th grader at Elm Park Community School in Worcester, whose love for volleyball runs deep. Inspired by her aunt's coaching journey, Lauren dreams of one day becoming a professional volleyball player. When it came to finding the perfect Big for Lauren, her Match Support Specialist reached out to the WPI women's volleyball team. Enter Alana, a sophomore at WPI studying biomedical engineering and a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. |
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From the moment they connected, Lauren and Alana hit it off, bonding over their shared passion for volleyball and academics. As they swapped stories about their lives, they discovered even more common ground. With Alana as her mentor, Lauren not only gains a role model to look up to but also a friend she can confide in and seek advice from. Both Lauren and Alana feel fortunate to have crossed paths and are excited to continue building upon their relationship!
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Celebrating Black History Month: BBBSA CEO Highlight |
Artis Stevens serves as the first Black President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He is deeply committed to the organization's mission of supporting youth, and shares a unique perspective, having faced obstacles similar many of the Littles in our program. With a focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, Stevens aims to ensure that all young people, regardless of background, have access to supportive mentors. He emphasizes the organization's longstanding history of creating innovative solutions and bridging divides in communities. |
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Under Stevens leadership, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America remains dedicated to continuous improvement and inclusivity, striving to do better and show up for all young people. Stevens acknowledges that mistakes may occur but promises openness and dedication to understanding and change. |
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He envisions a future where Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to ignite the potential of children, seeing them as whole individuals deserving of support and guidance, regardless of their circumstances.
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We recently hosted our Annual Meeting in Worcester. Our CEO, Connie Askin, highlighted the agency's growth and financial stability, emphasizing a commitment to expansion that aligns with community needs. Board Chair Lynette Paczkowski announced the election of Emily Trevallion to the Board of Directors, bringing valuable expertise in media relations. The event also celebrated the re-election of several members.
The highlight of the evening was a performance by Serenity Jackson, a Little our program and Worcester’s Youth Poet Laureate, who shared an original poem about her journey within the program. Serenity and her Big, Kira Warren, were honored with the Linda Urbec Award, recognizing their exceptional dedication. Additionally, Marty Kelly of the College of the Holy Cross received the inaugural Cornerstone’s in your Corner Award for his impactful work with SPUD, a program that collaborates with Big Brothers Big Sisters to engage students in community service.
Our Annual Meeting highlighted the organization's significant impact and its unwavering commitment to youth in the community.
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Worcester NAACP
February 24 | 2-4pm
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Celebrate Black History Month with the Worcester NAACP by sharing stories of Black individuals who have made impacts in the community. The event will take place at the YMCA located at 1 Salem Street. |
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BIG Celebration
April 6 | 5:30pm
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Join us for a fun-filled evening with fabulous live & silent auctions, a live band, a delicious sit-down dinner, a tribute to our partnership with Holy Cross, and so much more! Click the button below to find out about tickets, sponsorships, and more! |
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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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