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Playbook for Leadership

June 16, 2022/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

Rising to the top ranks at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, marketing executive and community leader Tina van der Ven is a mentor with big plans and great passion. It’s 8 a.m. on a Thursday and Tina van der Ven, chief strategy officer at NewStar Media, is answering a barrage of emails, DMs and […]

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BOLLYWOOD EVENT IS BACK AND WELL WORTH THE WAIT

April 28, 2022/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

MIAMI – April, 2022 – The Lori Brener Scholarship Fund announced its seventh annual fundraising event, benefiting students of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami which will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21st at the Crandon Park Golf Course, located at 6700 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne.   Norma Jean Abraham, long time BBBS supporter will be […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Exceeds $1M Fundraising Goal with Over 300 Guests Attending Annual Gala Celebrating Youth Mentoring, Art and Technology

April 28, 2022/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

Miami’s Philanthropic, Business and Community Leaders Reunite at ‘The Art of the Match’ Gala presented by the Wynwood Walls Foundation MIAMI – April 19, 2022 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, the premier youth-mentoring organization, successfully raised $1.4M with support from over 300 philanthropic, business and community leaders attending its largest annual fundraiser Saturday. The […]

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‘Everyone Can Help Someone Else’ During National Mentoring Month

January 25, 2022/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Shamain Mercado was 10 years old when he met high-profile South Florida attorney Mark Eiglarsh through Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami. Eiglarsh had an interesting way to initially connect with Mercado. “What really broke the ice between him and I was comedy. He had a way of presenting a little shell and wall that […]

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National Mentoring Month highlights need for volunteers in Florida

January 25, 2022/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

MIAMI – January is National Mentoring Month, but when it comes to volunteering to help others, recent studies show that Florida ranks lowest in the nation in volunteerism and southeast Florida even lower than the state average. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami is working to raise awareness about the value of mentoring a young person […]

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South Florida ranks last nationwide in volunteering, mentoring.

January 7, 2022/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

The latest data confirm mentoring’s impact on keeping youth on a positive track — particularly during the pandemic — while it also brings significant value to the communities, corporations and people who engage in such programs. However, Miami and the state of Florida continue to rank dead last nationwide in engagement in mentoring and other […]

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‘It Is My Forever Family’: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Miami Inspires Lifelong Bonds At Annual Fundraising Event

November 17, 2021/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Slowly but surely, charitable organizations are returning to in-person events after more than a year of virtual fundraisers and galas. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami held its ever-popular Jazz at Joe’s event at the world-famous Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach Tuesday. And while the stone crabs there are always a […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Matchup As ‘Bigs In Blue’ Event Teams Up Kids With Local Law Enforcement

August 21, 2021/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami)– Big Brothers Big Sisters held a police officer matching event on Friday and many of the kids were excited to meet the officers who will become their new bigs. One child bravely spoke at the podium in front of large crowd. READ MORE:Community Rallies In Support Of Vice Principal Targeted By Own Students […]

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Ultimate CEO Gale Nelson on living the leadership journey

June 23, 2021/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

“Leadership can be very lonely, but this is what I signed up for,” he says. Read More

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Sushi Maki partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami

February 17, 2021/in News Releases /by BBBS Miami

Developing mentoring relationships to support youth has become even more critically important for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Miami during the pandemic. Despite having to pivot to e-mentoring and weekly food distribution events, the organization continues to tailor programming and dedicate resources to youth and families. “Even in the midst of a pandemic, there […]

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News and Press

  • Playbook for LeadershipJune 16, 2022 - 10:07 am
  • BOLLYWOOD EVENT IS BACK AND WELL WORTH THE WAITApril 28, 2022 - 10:25 pm
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Exceeds $1M Fundraising Goal with Over 300 Guests Attending Annual Gala Celebrating Youth Mentoring, Art and TechnologyApril 28, 2022 - 10:22 pm
  • ‘Everyone Can Help Someone Else’ During National Mentoring MonthJanuary 25, 2022 - 5:10 pm

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