Launching our Littles into Young Adulthood – JBBBS’ New College Mentoring Program
This new program will seek to improve the college experience and graduation outcomes of previously underserved populations through mentorship. By building on our foundation of creating meaningful, one-to-one relationships, JBBBS will provide qualifying students with the practical and social-emotional support of mentors who will act as guides and personal champions as they navigate the path to college.
Read MoreThe M.A.G.I.C. of Therapy Dogs
By Kelsey Romaniak “I pet a dog for the first time tonight!” This quote from a M.A.G.I.C. (Monthly Activity Group in the Community) participant joyfully replays in my head. At our November M.A.G.I.C. event: Giving Back to help Angell Animal Adoption Center, our Friend 2 Friend matches made toys and blankets for the animals awaiting…
Read MoreWinter Boots in the Spring
By Richard Paisner “Winter boots in the spring, is that a thing?” I asked my then-girlfriend, now wife, Sarah, as we sat at a restaurant. I had just met this 7-year-old boy, Andy, who JBBBS thought I would click with at the JCC in Newton. I was 24 years old and so nervous I asked…
Read MoreMatch Spotlight: Niall and Jake
Niall and Jake have been matched in F2F for over two years. Together, they enjoy bowling, eating out, going to the movies, and miniature golfing. One of the highlights of their outings is rocking out to a playlist that Jake curates for their rides, based on songs that Niall requests in advance. Niall is thrilled…
Read MoreMatch Spotlight: Catherine and Nia
Catherine (Big) and Nia (Little) recently officially graduated from our Children’s program upon Nia’s 22nd birthday. They were first matched in February 2017 when Nia was 14 years old. Since being matched, Nia has graduated high school and gone off to college and Catherine has become a mother. Today, Nia is in her final semester at college and…
Read MoreBIG Brunch Honoree Victor Nussbaum
JBBBS is thrilled to honor four incredible JBBBS volunteers with the Chaverut Award at this year’s Big Brunch on November 17. These four volunteers truly exemplify the word chaverut which is Hebrew for friendship. Victor Nussbaum is one of this year’s honorees and we had the pleasure to recently ask him a few questions about…
Read MoreBIG Brunch Honoree Dennis Topakov
JBBBS is thrilled to honor four incredible JBBBS volunteers with the Chaverut Award at this year’s Big Brunch on November 17. These four volunteers truly exemplify the word chaverut which is Hebrew for friendship. Dennis Topakov is one of this year’s honorees and we had the pleasure to recently ask him a few questions about…
Read MoreBIG Brunch Honoree Laura Vardon
JBBBS is thrilled to honor four incredible JBBBS volunteers with the Chaverut Award at this year’s Big Brunch on November 17. These four volunteers truly exemplify the word chaverut which is Hebrew for friendship. Laura Vardon is one of this year’s honorees and we had the pleasure to recently ask her a few questions about…
Read MoreBIG Brunch Honoree Sabrina Corsetti
JBBBS is thrilled to honor four incredible JBBBS volunteers with the Chaverut Award at this year’s Big Brunch on November 17. These four volunteers truly exemplify the word chaverut which is Hebrew for friendship. Sabrina Corsetti is one of this year’s honorees and we had the pleasure to recently ask her a few questions about…
Read MoreA Message from Next CEO, Lauren Korn
Over my last 6 years at JBBBS, I have had the privilege to get to know many of our matches. I have seen first-hand the incredible impact our programs have on everyone involved. I am humbled to have been chosen to lead this amazing agency forward and am excited for what is to come. As…
Read MoreTop 5 Favorite Days of the Year
By Marc Rosenblum My life changed forever when my good friend asked me to attend Jewish Big Brother Big Sister’s Yom Sport event which provides adults with disabilities throughout Greater Boston with an opportunity to come together and participate in a variety of sporting events. When she asked me to attend many years ago, I…
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