When Sneha, a software developer in the Bay Area, first met her Little Sister, Samantha, just over a year ago, she saw a reflection of her younger self: quiet, soft-spoken, and reserved. But Sneha knew that with the right mentor, an introverted girl could become a fearless leader. Sneha’s commitment to mentorship is deeply personal. […]
“I viewed our Match relationship more like a friendship than anything.” –Wrug, Big Brother. The first time that Big Brother Wrug met Little Brother Andrew, the conversation didn’t exactly flow. In fact, Andrew was a shy 6th grader communicating mostly through nods and one-word answers. Wrug, a finance professional trying to find common ground, broke […]
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, we encourage our Matches to try a variety of activities together. These activities aren’t required to be unusual or expensive, in fact, hanging out just a few hours every month doing things both Bigs and Littles enjoy is what really matters. Whether that’s visiting parks, exploring […]
In 1975, a chance meeting at a Big Brothers Big Sisters event set in motion a relationship that would span five decades. Keith and Ted, matched as Big Brother and Little Brother, are celebrating an extraordinary 50-year friendship. Their brotherhood has profoundly shaped both of their lives and remains strong even to this day. Their […]