The Top 3 Myths Holding You Back from Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister – Let’s Bust Them!
There's no shortage of kids waiting for a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. For many children — especially those living in the child welfare system — having [...]
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Harnessing the Power of Physical Activity
A Rowing Journey that Transformed My Mental Health and Shaped My Career in Accounting Declan Sander, NYMAC Member Physical activity has long been recognized as a cornerstone of a healthy [...]
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Modeling Black Excellence in Mentoring Relationships
The phrase “Black excellence” has seen a recent uptick in popularity over the past decade due to increased usage in social media posts and campaigns. According to dictionary.com, Black excellence [...]
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2022 in Review : National Youth Council
During the year 2022, members of Big Brothers Big Sisters National Youth Mentoring Advisory Council - or NYMAC - continued to meet each month to create innovative ways to engage [...]
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Removing Barriers to Creativity through A Unique Scholarship
The arts and other forms of creativity can have profound individual social outcomes and generate a deeper sense of place and local community.1 Children often face barriers to access because [...]
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