Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.

Big brother Big sister is an awesome program. I had signed my three kids up when we lived in Colorado Springs and that was the best thing I could ever done. My only son became a big. He wanted to give back to the Big brother Big sister program for the awesome job they had done for him he's been in there United States Marines for 17 years. He had to get out because of a medical condition he had with his thyroids. My daughter passed away in 2016 from stage for a breast cancer and I became guardian on my two handsome grandsons Prince Ronti and Prince Cedrick. I enroll both of them into the big program. They haven't only been there for my grandsons they have been there for me as well. I welcome the Big brother Big sister program to anyone it's the best thing that could be created. Especially kids that missing the absent parent or maybe the death or whatever the reason may be. They still have a outlet to where they can go visit with a big have someone to talk to besides the caregiver who is taking care of them. Both of my grandson love they Biggs. Prince Cedrick big come and get him all the time take him to different places. He love when Cedrick treat him he won't share with me that the other bigs will always say oh your little brother always treat you sometime and he would say yes. Cedrick really love his big and the reason why I say this because he told me one day he wishes big was his dad. Ronti big would take him to the park play basketball and he would come to Ronti games. Ronti was in the engineering program at his school and his big was also the engineering at FPL. Like I said earlier Big brother Big sister that's the best program that ever could have been established for kids. Have a beautiful and blessed ������ morning ������ day ������ and week. My grandsons big names Ollie and Stefan. Thanks ������ Felicia Lewis

I would like to tell my story as a Mentor for Big Brother Big Sisters of Palm Beach County. I was provided the opportunity to serve as a Mentor for my local Big Brother Big Sister Organization through my workplace. Being a new Mentor I was not sure what to expect. From the 1st day of my Mentorship, I was so impressed with the professionalism of the BBBS Staff, to the respect and professional comportment shown by the students. The amount of love, patients, and dedication, that showed during each interaction with the Mentees was overwhelming. The Mentees were amazing, and the way they were able to clearly articulate their place in life, and some of the opportunities they were afforded through BBBS. We always ended our time together with a fellowship that allowed for casual conversations and laughter. Big Brother Big Sister did an amazing job pairing the Mentee with a Mentor who would not only provide professional mentorship, but was able to relate on an intellectual, social, and behavioral levels. I can't say enough about my experience. I am excited to continue our partnership.

Being a Big Sister to Jasmin has changed both of our lives. Jasmin has brought sunshine into my family with her laughter and bright disposition. I have guided her through years of tough times at home and at school. I have brought stability to Jasmin's family and created a lifetime bond.
The Big Brother Big Sister Program is such a valuable program for at-risk children who would otherwise slip through the cracks.

Being a Big Brother has been a truly life changing experience for me. I am incredibly grateful for the staff that support this organization and continue to help our communities youth reach their potential. Such an amazing organization!!!

The staff ids very well organized. It provided a very good match for daughter. Amazing Job!

The students appear to love being part of the School-To-Work program. Over the three years I've worked with my students, I've witnessed their ability to communicate and make informed decisions grow. Each retains information from prior lessons and asks good questions. The program requires only a few hours a month for mentors, and the students do approximately double that. I'm grateful to be part of the program, helping youth, and witnessing our future leaders develop today.

My 12 year old was having a hard time. And signing her up to bbbs was the greatest thing we did. Her big sister has helped my daughter so much, she joined the bbbs in 2023 and up to now we all have notice the big difference in my child! I’m grateful for those in bbbs that take their time and help be an impact for our kids

BBBS is an amazing organization that genuinely cares about the experience and safety of the kids. I’ve been volunteering since 2023 and am so proud of the outings, mentorship, and memories we’ve been able to give the child I was matched with.

I love and value BBBS so much. My kids love their bigs

I started I would say between 3 to 4years ago with with Big Brother's Big Sister's. I don't have enough words to describes how great of an organization it is. My Children I learn and grow so much through their partnerships with their mentor. It's mind blowing.

I have been a BIG since 2020 with the school to work program. This program presents an opportunity for high schoolers to become matched with a professional so as to ease the transition from school to the professional world. As a BIG, you’ll commit to 1 hour monthly and sessions are held via Zoom at your convenience. BBBS offers monthly workshops to the littles which become the focal point of the discussion for the month and presents an opportunity for the BIG to share your experience on the monthly topic.

I joined the program as a way to give back but over the 3 years, as a result of my matches, I’ve grown personally and feel fulfilled at the end of each session as I’m also learning. It has been a very rewarding 3 years.

The big brothers and big sisters program has been such an amazing experience!! I’ve currently been in this program for the past three years, and it’s been really fun! I’ve learned a lot about the career that I want to pursue in the future, and I’ve learned how to be less shy. Personally, this has been such an awesome opportunity and I’m so glad to have been in this program!

Big Brother Big Sisters has made a significant impact on my life in such a short time. When I first came into the program I was a very shy and reserved young man and the Big Brothers Big Sisters program ultimately help me with that. From the very amazing mentors to the great guest speakers in workshops, to the amazing and welcoming staff, Big Brothers Big Sisters is a great program and I'm so thankful to be a part of it. Because of them, I got the opportunity to volunteer for South Florida Tech Hub and I couldn't be any more grateful. Thank You for all that you have done for me.

I've participated in this program for the past couple years and have enjoyed it thoroughly! The program is well thought out and organized to maximize it's benefits to mentees and also support us mentors in which ever way needed. I love feeling like part of the team with the school-to-work program and helping my mentees focus on tasks and tools to facilitate a successful future. I was also able to participate in some fundraising events which were great to be a part of.

My experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. has been great! Lemene and Marisa work very hard to make this organization thrive! I would highly recommend getting involved or partnering with this organization. My mentee and I are proud to call this branch home! - Dr. Terry Tate

The program is very structured and well thought out... great team and very caring about each student! Great job!

I enjoyed mentoring a high school student in the school to work program. The student recently graduated, holds a part time job and will be attending palm beach state college.

I have been involved as a professional mentor in the school to work program with BBBS for the last 2 years. In the past 2 years of working with my mentee I've noticed great progress in her leadership involvement in school and in developing the social skills necessary to be a successful leader. I feel truely blessed to be able to share my knowledge and pass on information that I wish I would have known when I was in their position.

This is an excellent organization and truly has helped so many people! I really enjoyed volunteering and I can tell the kids really appreciate what Big Brothers Big Sisters of PBC is doing.

This organization is most welcoming ,effective inn its mission and caring.
It is my pleasure to work with them and my mentee.

I am endlessly grateful for Big Brothers Big Sisters School-to-Work Program. Marisa and Lastree, the women who coordinate this particular program, are some of the best people I have had the pleasure of working with. They both care so deeply for this program and the matches within it. Their passion drives each match toward its own kind of success, whether that means encouraging a teen to open up, exposing them to new opportunities, assisting them with deciding what their first step into adulthood will look like, or all of the above.
I served as a volunteer mentor and was matched with my mentee for two program years. During this time, I have watched as she grew and rose to challenges and cheered her on as she earned successes that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Her confidence as she leaves for college and becomes an adult has certainly been positively impacted by the workshops she has attended during her time in the School-to-Work program.
The pride I have for her and her accomplishments is immense. Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters for introducing me to my mentee and giving her the tools she needs to tackle adulthood with a sense of assuredness. The matches that are created within this program are meaningful and impactful and I truly believe everyone could benefit from having a mentor and from being a mentor.

I have been with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the past 3 years and it has truly been an amazing experience. Not only have I learned many life skills, I have also made many friends along the way. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a great way to expand your network and step out of your comfort zone. I am so grateful for the experience I have gained and I can’t wait to start my 4th year!

The people who run this program are dynamic, dedicated and compassionate. My little is working on his weaknesses and truly wants assistance.

My Child is in the spectrum and the counselor my child has been working with has taken him out of his shell. I really appreciate everything this program has done for my son.

I have volunteered as a big for 8 months now and have had an incredible experience. They are incredibly organized and dedicated to providing meaningful mentorship’s for the kids in our area.

My nephew is learning so much from his Big Brother and it gives him a great male role model since his dad isn’t in his life. Invaluable service for kids!

They matched up my grandson and then my granddaughter was some amazing big brother and big sister. They are fabulous mentors. The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach are always in communication with me about my grandson and take time to listen as well as ask great questions. Our leaders are top notched and very caring. We are blessed to have connected with them.

I have been part of the BBBS of PB and Martin county for the past 2 years. I has been an amazing experience for my daughter. I really enjoy her Big and they do a lot of stuff together. This has been a wonderful experience for us.

As a little and a high school junior in the big brothers big sisters program, I had an amazing experience as I quickly got partnered up with a mentor who had similar interests to me and taught me. She'd recently graduated from college, started a business and a family and has given me useful advice that I know I can use when I get out of high school and beyond.

As a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters for career education, as a high schooler, I have experienced two parts: monthly meetings where a speaker comes and speaks upon a topic (with the speaker having experience on this topic, such as an accountant from Bank of America talking about a checking vs a saving account), and monthly meetings with just my mentor and I. I am yet to experience another important component, which is career exploration days. In career exploration days, we shadow employees at their jobs. I am excited to do this as it is a chance to enter the working world and find out what most interests me.

On June 17, I will be joining the career exploration day to meet with the top trial lawyers of Florida in the Breakers, along with meeting other people in the program! This is a component I cannot wait to experience, along with other parts of the program I really enjoy.

The workshops themselves with informed speakers and topics bring everyone in the program together and give the mentor and I something to talk about at our monthly meetings. The speakers often encourage us teens to speak up and share our voices, making us feel connected with not only our mentors, but the high schoolers in the program.

So far, I've had a wonderful experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters. I am looking forward to making friends and forging real-world connections, as well as bonding more with my mentor.

My daughter was in the program for the last year and it has been incredible. The program really helped to improve her self-esteem. She truly enjoyed every moment of the program. She worked on her academics, self-worth, and all-around everyday skills. We are very grateful for this experience.

my name is Jim Butler and a father of 4. As my kids have all grown up and my coaching days were still behind me I still had the desire to teach and learn. I did'nt know really what direction I wanted to go to continue. A friend of mine told me about Big Brother Big Sister, and I'm glad she did. I have been with my little Brother for almost 3 years and the interesting part is the learning and the teaching has been shown both ways in this relationship. Big Brother has so many activities to choose from and they truly care on how the relationship between your little one is going. To my surprise my 2 youngest boys 20 and 22 have been great towards my little brother and I feel they have a greater appreciation of helping others. It has been fulfilling all the way around

BBBS is such a great organization doing so many amazing things for youth throughout our country through mentorship of children in need.
I've been a Big for 2 decades and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience - I even officiated my Little's wedding!
The support and structure of the program is top notch and I will continue to support BBBS for as long as I possibly can.

I am a mentor with BBBS. I am a Registered Nurse employed by CVS Health as a RN Case Manager for Aetna. I am now paired with my second student. And I have to say I am really enjoying this volunteer opportunity. Both the students and staff have been easy to work with, dedicated, respectful. I feel it’s a privilege to be in this role and I am thankful for it.

My Little and I have been matched 7 years. In the first few years of being matched, her mom said that she was happier at home, that she looked forward to spending time with me and that she always has a “big kool-aid smile” after our outings. I remember thinking, “all we did was go to the bookstore and grab lunch.” It made me realize how LITTLE she needed, but how BIG of an impact was made. Forever grateful for the opportunity to mentor and the support provided by BBBSPBMC all those years!

I CAN WRITE A STORY ABOUT BBBS THE WHOLE TEAM IS AWESOME. I REALLY APPRECIATE THEM IN EVERY WAY. THIS COMPANY IS THE BEST. THIS MENTOR PROGRAM IS GREAT. LORI C I THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR MY FAMILY. I PRAY THAT GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU SO THAT YOU AND YOURE TEAM AND CONTINUE HELPING FAMILES LIKE MINE. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH WE APPERICATE LORI AND HER GREAT TEAM.

I have been a Big Sister for years. I really enjoy the experience and have so much fun with my Little. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be in her life and give her the opportunity to go places with the individualized attention from a Big Sister.

I have been a Big Sister for over 5 years now and it has been an amazing experience. Building a positive bond with a child and seeing them grow into wonderful people is the greatest thing one can do. The match specialists are amazing always there to support and help you. My little texted me the other day saying I was like her godmother/step mom/ best friend/ sister, touched my heart beyond words! Consider being a Big you will not regret it and this organization is great!!

I love being a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters! It’s such a rewarding experience that truly makes a difference not only in the little’s life but the mentor as well! I highly encourage others to get involved!

BBBS of Palm Beach and Martin Counties has been above and beyond what I expected. The support that the program provides, the amount of dedication they put into making sure you have the perfect match and all of the recommendations they make is more than what I could ever expect.

Life changing is the perfect term to explain the impact this program has had on me.

I have been my "little's" "big" for 8 years, I have watched her grow from an 8 year old little girl to a 16 year old young woman. At first we felt we had nothing in common and she was a bit quiet so we had a little bit of a slow start. We struggled to find something we could do together. I decided I would just start talking about her school, my job, her aspirations, my aspirations, our families and not ask any questions. It worked. She warmed up and started to talk, and kept talking. I thank the staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc for their expertise, guidance, support and patience.

I have been mentoring my “little” through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin County for the past 3 years. My experience with this organization has been extremely rewarding. The process of the interview, background check and finding a perfect match was professional and efficient. My “little" and I hit it off from day one. The leadership team at Big Brothers Big Sisters stays involved by frequently checking on myself and my “little” and by providing opportunities for us to participate in fun activities around the area. I am truly blessed to be involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and even more blessed having the opportunity to build a lasting relationship with my “little”.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Program is a great program my grandsons has a big and they love the program. My grandson love his big brother as well as the program. Cedrick really enjoy their time together water parks movies bike riding phone conversation. he can call and talk to his big brother any time of the day or night he help with school work as well. The program has made a big impact in their life.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a top notch quality organization with employees and volunteers that have a true passion for assisting youth as mentors by providing guidance and direction where ever it is needed. My interactions with BBBS has always far exceeded my expectations.

It was one of the best experiences of my life. Going through this program helping kids who needed help building their personality or their every day things like homework and stuff for school.

This charity has provided much needed mentoring for students in school at different stages. I have been a volunteer in the in school program for 2 schools in Martin County prior to the Covid 19 shutdown. The students loved the extra attention to help with classroom work and skills or after class mentoring. The School to Work Program provides mentoring for high school students transitioning to college and professional career. This helps them plan and prepare for college entrance and understand their career choice requirements. Most of these students will be the first in their family to attend college. It was a great curriculum and opportunity for the students to get advice. I applaud the BBBS programs in Palm Beach and Martin County. The staff are very dedicated to each and every participant and do make a difference in their lives.

Thank you to Big Brothers Big Sisters for allowing me to mentor a student. I was able to provide assistance to my mentee by guiding her through a series of steps she had to complete. Each step helped her pin point what she needed to focus on for her future in high school, college and career. By using the program, it was able to bring out her strengths and weaknesses and I was therefore able to make suggestions on what she needed to look into further so she could try to improve. It is a useful program because it provided the student with accountability, it had a time frame in which it needed to be completed to gain their needed credit, something that will be needed in their future no matter what they do.

BBBS helps youth gain the skills they need to be successful in their futures. In my experience, I learned how to network with other professionals , and pursue my career vision. The best part is that you are able to work with your mentor to find the right career path.

I’m Dorana, And being apart of big brothers and sisters mentor program was a beneficial experience. I was able to learn new skills that I can alt in my everyday day life!.Although I had a hard time catching up I was still encouraged to complete my workshops and try my best. Over all this was the best experience I chosen to do.

Best way for the kids to get mentor-ship. I didn't know that this was available to me in High School. This is a great asset for the youth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a fantastic nonprofit that has not skipped a beat since COVID. The dedicated volunteer mentors continue to be present in their Littles lives during this unprecedented time. They truly understand the importance of keeping kids connected.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a great organization. I’ve learned so much from my mentor and it’s a good environment. I used to be really shy and they’ve helped me be more outgoing. I love Big Brothers Big Sisters!

They gave me a really great opportunity that helped me with many things. I learned things that will continue to serve me for years.

This nonprofit organization has been really helpful by figuring out what I could be in the future and great information that can help me succeed in life ������������

Being apart of Big Brothers Big Sisters was an amazing opportunity. Through this organization, I was able to break more out of my shell and start building my networking list. Even though we are currently experiencing a pandemic this organization didn't let that stop them and was able to continue the internship program and for that, I am thankful.

I volunteered with this non-profit as a mentor. It was an incredible program run by passionate and committed individuals. Everyone that I came in contact with went above and beyond. Their dedication and commitment greatly benefits the children that they are working with and the community!

With this non-profit organization I was able to get out of my shell and networking with professional related to my future career. The Big brothers and Big sisters their are very nice. I walked out of this program with new skills and opportunities that I didn’t know I had.

Big brothers and sisters has gave me a experience of meeting new people it gave me more experience and experience in others.

Big Brothers Big Sisters changed my life forever. I was in this program for about 8 months, and I have learned so much. When COVID hit, they didn’t panic. Instead they tried to find a solution which was to keep going online. Although it was a rough time for everyone, they still managed to keep us interested to keep going in the program. Collaborating with my mentor and my group’s leader made BBBS a wonderful experience.

You won't be disappointed when going to Big Brothers Big Sisters. You'll make wonderful connections with the people there and they're are very kind and helpful. They bring wonderful programs to the community that help the children. Being a mentor for young children and having my own mentor has been a great experience everyone should have an opportunity to have. I recommend emailing them for more information! Thank you Anna, Marisa and Nicole.

My experience with BBBS has been great despite the pandemic. I wish I could have gotten a better experience in person, but my time here has been amazing!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties undertook a novel approach to mentorship in 2020. Within a few weeks, they were able to adapt to difficult times and deliver resources to high school students. Their persistence in being a stand for the youth and ingenuity in creating new methods of operating are to be marveled. I look forward excited to continue as a mentor and make a difference in the lives of students.

BBBS is an amazing nonprofit that allows children to be children. These kids are able to leave their problems at home and go out and experience new events. BBBS plans and provides funding for these events. I was able to take my little sister to the zoo and zip-lining and transportation was even included. It’s was an amazing experience and she loved it!

I LOVE BBBS of PB and Martin County! They are always avaliable for questions you have and are really good at matching Littles and bigs. I have been a mentor with BBBS of Martin County for 3 years. I am so thankful for them for matching me with my little sister.

When I retired from my job I had a lot more time on my hands, and I had heard a lot of positive comments about BBBS, so I applied to be a 'big' with the BBBS of Palm Beach & Martin Counties. It has been an extraordinarily wonderful adventure, both for myself and for my 'little', Sidian. The staff worked closely with me to find a match (we both love reading, nature and bike riding) and were always there to support us both. This was very important to me as I had never been a parent. They answered questions, provided reading suggestions, ensured we were invited to events that we were both interested in, etc. The BBBS staff check in with me, Sidian and her mother regularly to ensure everything is going well and four years on, I know Sidian will always be part of my life. BBBS has a tireless group of dedicated, extremely hard working staff that make me very proud to be associated with them and has changed my life, and Sidian's, forever. I am now happy to be volunteering on the Board and involved with fund raising for events.

BBBS does great work and provides a much needed service of mentoring our youth by establishing happy and healthy relationships. Highly recommended!

BBBS of the Palm Beaches is such a professional organization and they really cared about each child individually.

You could tell that they took the time to get to know each of the children in the program, learning about them so that when they were matched with a mentor it was just the perfect fit. They kept track of the kids and gently guided them when they needed it.

As far as it came to the mentoring experience they really worked hard to make sure it was the best fit for everyone. The platform we used allowed the students to grow and for the mentors to be able to advice them properly. They allowed us to truly be a role model for these young adults. It was empowering for us as well as the students.

This organization truly cares about the kids and wants these kids to be the next leaders in life.

Dreams do come true. I'm truly grateful for the caring, supportive men and women mentors of the Big brother's Big Sister's organization My children are super happy. This organization has changed my kids life. They're more focus , never been more confident and eager to go after the things they love. My children have always been responsible, caring and loving. This organization is setting the path for very successful leaders in the making. Thank you so much for all your efforts. Sylvia Reid

I am thrilled at the opportunity to give an outstanding review for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties. I am a retired Macy's VP General Manager and have been volunteering on the board for 13 years in different capacities. The agency is dedicated to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to grow! The mentorship program is bar none the best at one on one relationships between the Bigs and Littles who form lifelong bonds. Our staff aligns together to drive our agency to success with that mission. The ever changing world has made it very difficult to keep our children growth opportunities, however, our agency has stepped up to the plate through technology to become a leader in the non-profit world. It starts at the top, Yvette Flores Acevedo our CEO lead the way for positive change and growth. Our staff is truly committed to exceed expectations. A team working together, is always successful.
I look forward to the continued success of our agency.

Great program for engaging youth, preparing them for the future! Being a mentor was personally rewarding and made you reflect on your own goals as you help to guide your mentee in figuring out their goals. Even virtual this program was great, look forward to future experiences.

We love the staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin and Palm Beach Counties. Last year we participate in their School to Work Program which was a GREAT experience for our staff and the kids.

Spending time with my Little Sister is amazing! I can see her improving in reading and language arts- she is doing a fantastic job. Plus, we get to do a ton of exciting activities together. I would recommend this program to anyone looking for some volunteer hours who wants to help children.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. is a wonderful organization. I am proud to be a part of something BIG!