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My new little bro. 👊🏻 Repost from somebigs - It's #SundaySpotlight time and we #love us some fun #matches. This week was full of great match meetings and outings!
There is just something so heartwarming at the first meeting of a Big and Little. Both of them are super excited to meet and see what their future holds.
Maybe it's ice skating at therinkatthompsonspoint like these sweet matches? There are so many options!
Do you know someone who would be be a great #Big or #Little? Do you want to make an impact in someone's life? Especially your own?

Share this Post, Tag a friend, but for more info check out SoMeBigs.org or give us a call at 207-773-5437 Option 3.

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#MentoringMatters
#BeABig
#DefendersofPotential

46 Littles are waiting for a Big… what are YOU waiting for? Become a Big now at somebigs.org

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Happy First Day of Spring! With warmer weather approaching soon, we wanted to share some fun spring activity ideas for Bigs & Littles to do together. Also, be sure to check out portlandcheatsheet.com for lots of free or inexpensive events happening throughout Southern Maine each week!

#MentorMonday #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BiggerTogether

In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth, let's remember that mentoring is a crucial tool for creating a more equitable future. Our model is evidence-based to ensure we empower young people. Join the movement today!

#MentorMonday #60Bigsin60Days #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BeABig #BiggerTogether

Longevity in a mentoring relationship results in the best outcomes for young people, so the Big Brothers Big Sisters model places emphasis on making the strongest match possible. Therefore, it is not as simple as matching the Little at the top of the wait list with the next volunteer in line. We need a robust network of volunteers to ensure we can meet the unique needs of every kid currently waiting for a Big, including Jace, who has been waiting for his perfect match for nearly a year now.

#WaitingWednesday #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BeABig #BiggerTogether

Feeling very LUCKY to have Martin's Point Health Care as such dedicated community partners! Earlier this month, the Martin’s Point team joined together at Bayside Bowl for a super fun and successful Bowl for Kids event. They collectively raised over $5,000 in support of our mentoring programs and the event was such a big hit, they will be doing it again later this spring!

#FriYAY #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BiggerTogether

Our employees had a ton of fun at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine (somebigs) Bowl For Kids Sake event at baysidebowl ! More importantly, together they raised almost $4,000 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Thank you for all you do in our community. #somebigs #mphc #martinspointhealthcare #bowlforkidssake #community

Meet our newest match, Patrick and Carter! They are excited to meet this weekend and learn more about each other. Carter hopes they can learn about music together and looks forward to visiting the guitar store in Portland.

#FriYAY #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BiggerTogether #NewMatch

Why is recruiting 60 Bigs in 60 Days so important? Because this is our current waiting list of Littles.

Over the past 3 years, the rate of adolescents in Maine feeling they had the support of an adult other than a parent/guardian or teacher fell from 65% to 51%. And data shows that 1 in 3 people are growing up without a mentor. You can help us change that narrative by becoming a Big or encouraging someone in your network to get involved.

We can find a Big for all 43 of these Littles and the many more to follow them. But, we can’t do it without you.

somebigs.org

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“Why does mentoring matter? Because people matter.” – Melanie, parent of 2 Littles

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Current Bigs and Littles are invited to our upcoming match event at Jukado in Westbrook on Wednesday, March 22 from 5 to 7 pm! There will be live Jukado demonstrations, games, food, and more. It will be so much fun and we hope to see lots of matches there! RSVP by texting 207-200-8567.

#MentorMonday #SoMeBigs #MatchEvent #MentoringMatters #BiggerTogether

Justin & Chris recently hit their 2 year ‘matchaversary’ and every year, they celebrate their mentoring friendship by baking a cake together! What a sweet (and delicious) tradition!

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So many amazing women are making history every day by investing in and supporting the next generation of leaders. By volunteering with BBBS, you can help shape the future of a young person’s life through empowering them to achieve their dreams and become a trailblazer in their own right!

#EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #MentorMonday #WomensHistoryMonth #SoMeBigs #BiggerTogether

This past Wednesday, the @canopyportlandwaterfront hosted Bigs & Littles for our Fall Match Event! It was such a fun and memorable evening for all involved. Matches had the opportunity to meet & greet with @marinersofmaine players, play games, do arts & crafts, complete a scavenger hunt, and much more! Lots of matches came dressed up in Halloween costumes too.

This was the first match event since 2019 and we are so grateful for the Canopy team for their generosity and support in making this event a BIG success. Thank you to all who attended!

#FriYAY #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BiggerTogether

There are 30 days left to reach our goal of recruiting 60 Bigs in 60 Days and as of today, we have received 12 applications. We are asking our community to step up in a BIG way because volunteers from all walks of life are needed to defend the potential of youth in Southern Maine. These kids are our future and by stepping up today, you can be the positive change you want to see in the world.

Be a Big. Start your application now at somebigs.org

#MentorMonday #60Bigsin60Days #SoMeBigs #BiggerTogether #MentoringMonth

Are you ready to start changing lives? While building a life-long mentoring friendship takes some time and patience, we promise it will be one of the most worthwhile things you ever do. Lots of Littles are waiting for their potential to be unlocked by a caring mentor like YOU. Learn more and get started at somebigs.org

#WaitingWednesday #SoMeBigs #MentoringMatters #BiggerTogether

This #FriYAY we are celebrating our Bigs and Littles who had “matchaversaries” in October, November, and December! Congratulations all!

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We had a few of our awesome Big Brothers in the office yesterday to share their mentoring stories! They each have unique experiences and memories with their Littles, but they all said that they have gotten just as much out of the program as their Little has.

More MENtors like these great guys are needed in Southern Maine right now! Join the village and become a Big at somebigs.org

P.S. Keep an eye out for some familiar faces on News Center Maine next Monday evening!

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Little Giovanni has been waiting for a Big for 252 days. He has a great sense of humor and is ready to reach his full potential with the right mentor by his side. Let’s work together to find a Big for Gio and the many other Littles waiting during #60Bigsin60Days. Learn more and apply today at somebigs.org.

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