Each year, we witness the incredible moment when a new group of Littles graduates from our program. They’re stronger, wiser, and ready to take on the world. Some are turning eighteen, others are beginning their journeys into college or other new adventures, and all are stepping boldly into their futures with hope and determination. Whether they are moving on from our program, or choosing to stay involved within our new Big Futures initiative, the bonds they’ve formed with their Bigs often last a lifetime.
Join us in celebrating the courage, growth, and dreams of our graduating Littles. Their stories are just beginning, and the road ahead is filled with endless possibilities.
David (Little) & Malik (Big)
Alexio (Little) & Ryan (Big)
Courtney (Little) & Gina (Big)
Aalisha (Little) & Kristen (Big)
Tainiyah (Little) & Innie (Big)
Mirza (Little) & Jessica (Big)
Casey (Little) & Liz (Big)
Humberto (Little) & Hugo (Big)
Emiliano (Little) & Nicholas (Big)
Santiago (Little) & Randy (Big)
Amiel (Little) & Thomas (Big)
Sofia (Little) & Kanchana (Big)
Andrew (Little) & Wrug (Big)
Imani (Little) & Misty (Big)
Abhikshana (Little) & Carrie (Big)
James (Little) & Anthony (Big)
Michael (Little) & Conor (Big)
Miguel (Little) & Noah (Big)
Zacary (Little) & James (Big)
Fast Facts: Mentorship Supports High School Youth
When compared to non-mentored youth, BBBS Littles are:
52% less likely to skip school.
37% less likely to skip class.
20% more likely to enroll in college.
BBBS Littles improved their overall academic outlook:
77% said they are doing better in school because of their Big.
65% agreed their Big helped them reach a higher level of education.
52% agreed their Big kept them from dropping out of high school.
Little Reign and Big Misty have been Matched for 9 years. Misty’s consistent presence and support have lifted Reign’s ability to succeed in anything she sets out to do.
“My Big Sister Misty has made a huge impact in my life in multiple ways. She came into my life when I was around 9 when my dad left. She has been a stability in my life when I needed one from when I was little to now a senior in high school. She really does feel like a genuinely older sister and like I can tell her anything. She has been a constant in my life when I felt like I was missing one. Misty has grown to not only be a big part of my life but like family as well.”
—Little Reign
Little Zacary and Big James have been Matched for 11 years. A former match of the year, they forged a lasting connection that has kept strong throughout the years.
“It’s a beautiful thing, seeing Zacary going from this little kid to now this adult, a young man. He’s like my [real] Little Brother, I’m not going to just be with him until he’s 18. I’m going to be with him for the rest of my life.”
—Big James