Guiding Hearts and Minds: How BBBSLI Bigs Build Brighter Futures

Guiding Hearts and Minds: How BBBSLI Bigs Build Brighter Futures

What Is BBBSLI Mentorship? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) pairs adult volunteers (“Bigs”) with youth (“Littles”) aged 7–16 in community‑ or site‑based programs, fostering trusting, enduring relationships Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Matches are carefully made based on shared interests and backgrounds, ensuring positive rapport and consistent engagement Big Brothers…

Long Island Lighthouse: Guiding Futures Through Mentorship

Long Island Lighthouse: Guiding Futures Through Mentorship

On Long Island, where the ocean’s rhythm mirrors our community’s heartbeat, mentorship acts like a lighthouse—providing direction, hope, and guidance to youth navigating stormy waters. Whether it’s a dedicated mentor from a local neighborhood or a success story emerging from one of our community programs, the impact of mentorship is a constant beacon of inspiration.…

The Life-Changing Impact of Volunteer Mentors on At-Risk Youth

The Life-Changing Impact of Volunteer Mentors on At-Risk Youth

In a world where guidance and support are pivotal to personal growth, volunteer mentors stand as beacons of hope for at-risk youth. Organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) have long understood the transformative power of mentorship in shaping brighter futures. By dedicating their time and energy, volunteer mentors profoundly change the…

Community-Based Mentorship

10 Ways How Community-Based Mentorship Changes Lives

Community-based mentorship programs, like those offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), have proven to be life-changing for young people. These programs offer children and teens a guiding relationship with a caring adult mentor, known as a “Big.” This mentor provides support, encouragement, and companionship, which ultimately helps the mentee, or “Little,”…