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our impact on children

Bigs and Littles have fun together — and create memories that last a lifetime. We call it “Little moments … Big magic.” Research points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children’s lives. Littles are:

  • 52% less likely to skip school
  • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
  • More likely to get along with their families and peers

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real life stories

June 2011 - Match of the Month

Big Brother Lincoln
& 
Little Brother Jefry  

Every Wednesday, in the middle of his twelve-hour workday, Lincoln takes a break to spend quality time with Jefry, his fourteen year old Little Brother. "It's the highlight of my week," says Lincoln, grateful that his employer allows him the time to do this. Together for nine months, he and Jefry were the very first to be matched as part of the National PAL Mentoring Program, which provides one-to-one mentoring through a special partnership between Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

"We have 17 successful matches since our program started and our goal is to have 50 matches by 2012," says Jan McCaughey, Civilian Director & PAL Mentoring Coordinator. "To accomplish this, we need volunteers willing to devote an hour a week to our mission." She also proudly states that they are currently the only PAL organization in the country to have a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. "We are thrilled to be teaming up with PAL to make a positive difference for the children in the program who need a reliable friend and role model", says Melissa Goerbig-Frizzell, Chief Operating Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem.

Jefry and Lincoln enjoy playing pool and basketball among other activities, but both agree that the best part about being a match is having time to talk. "Getting together every week is what's important to us," says Lincoln. However, they admit that when they first met, they were both a bit unsure about the match. "I had my doubts, but all that has changed," says Jefry. "Now we laugh more than we probably should", quips Lincoln as they chuckle. "When we first started, I thought I was the one who was giving more to the relationship," he says. "Now I feel that I'm the one who's getting more."

They both encourage others to volunteer and join the mentoring program. "There are a lot of kids here who need a Big Brother or Big Sister so that they can have what we have,” comments Jefry. “Lincoln is someone I can really trust. Having him as my Big Brother is cool because he is here just for me. And I'm here for him, too." Lincoln nods, "I don't take friendship lightly.... Jefry is my friend,” he says. “We're a match made in heaven."

Start Something BIG!  Please help us place more children in mentoring relationships like this one. 
For information on how you can become a Big Brother, call 603-883-4851.

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news

  • CBM Cares Golf Classic

  • September 14, 2010 - CBM Cares 8th Annual Golf Classic Raises over $30,000 for BBBS Nashua & Salem!

    On September 14th the 8th Annual College Bound Movers (CBM) Golf Classic benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem took place at the Amherst Country Club. The BBBS one-to-one mentoring program is without charge for families therefore community support for fundraisers like the CBM Cares Golf Classic is critical in accomplishing their mission to support kids with positive role models. “It takes an incredible amount of support from many CBM volunteers, raffle & auction item donors, event sponsors and over 100 golfers to make this event a huge success and for that we are grateful”, says Joy Barrett CEO of the BBBS Nashua & Salem agency. Breakfast was provided by Frederick’s Pastries; Texas Roadhouse generously prepared a delicious lunch and snacks and beverages were donated by Frito Lay. This year the CBM Cares Golf Classic raised over $30,000 in which 100% of proceeds will be donated directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem to support their mentoring programs. 

    A Special Thank you to the CBM Cares Board of Directors.
    CBM Cares Board of Directors: Edward Smith – College Bound Movers, Andrea Manseau – Pep-Direct, Cathy Marder - Edgell Communications, Darren O’Toole– Citizens Bank, Josh Chobot – Edward Jones Investments, Tim Farris- Tim Farris Design LLC, Phil McGrath- Verizon, Wes Kogelman– BuyaTimeshare.com, Jason Francoeur – RE/MAX Properties, Dr. Joseph Leahy– Southern NH Regional Medical Center & Mark Bauscha – Suburban Propane
  • Bowl for Kids' Sake 2010 Big Little Party

  • March 27, 2010 - Bowl for Kids' Sake 2010 Kickoff Big/Little Party at Merrimack Ten Pin a Huge Success!

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem, with major support from FairPoint Communications, has kicked off their 28th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraising Campaign which runs from April through June 2010. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the largest community-wide fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. It is a campaign to raise funds and awareness in support of matching children with volunteer mentors through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

    To register a bowling team of five people, please call BBBS at (603) 883-4851 or email bbbs@bbbsnashua.org. You don’t have to be a good bowler to participate; you just have to care about kids.

     
  • Mrs. NH United States 2009 Irene Raissis Alton

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua is proud to announce that Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009 will be helping spread the word about volunteerism in our organization.  Irene lives her life promoting and encouraging volunteerism and community involvement. She is the NH Spokesperson for VolunteerMatch.org, bringing good people and good causes together!

     

  • The Nashua Region of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation supports MIT (Mentors In Training)

  • Nashua, NH - The Nashua Region of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation awarded $15,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua to support and expand the Mentors in Training (MIT) program in the Nashua elementary and middle schools.

    "Mentoring programs are an evidence-based, best practice model for reaching youth at risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors, strengthening academic achievement and fostering civic leadership skills.  The Nashua Region of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is pleased to be able to support the expansion of the MIT pilot program to other elementary schools in Nashua" says Anne Phillips, Senior Program Officer for the Manchester & Nashua Regions.

    The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been improving the quality of life in our communities since 1962.  It builds and manages a collection of charitable funds, totaling nearly $490 million, created by individuals, families’ and corporations.  The Foundation is non-partisan, frequently playing the role of convener and catalyst on a broad spectrum of issues that affect our state. 

    The Foundation awarded more than $33 million in grants, scholarships and initiatives in 2007; more than $125 million in just the past five years.  Based in Concord, the Foundation roots itself in communities across the state through seven regions including Lakes, Manchester, Monadnock, Nashua, North Country, Piscataqua and Upper Valley.  For more information, visit www.nhcf.org or call 603-225-6641.

  • BBBS Nashua - Women's Fund of New Hampshire

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua Receives Grant from the Women’s Fund of NH

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua was awarded a grant of $5,000 by the Women’s Fund of New Hampshire, a statewide foundation that focuses all of its resources on women and girls in the Granite State. 

    Support from the Women’s Fund of New Hampshire will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua provide one-to-one mentoring relationships to more girls enrolled in after school programs such as 21st Century After-School Programs, Adult Learning Center After School programs, Girls Inc., and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Nashua, Milford, Derry and Salem. Currently we partner with after school programs facilitated in Nashua, Merrimack, Hudson, Derry, Milford and Salem.


Start Something BIG
by running or walking in the Revolution Run!
5K/10K race at Holman Stadium on the 4th of July
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Bowl for Kids' Sake 2011 Corporate Partners


BFKS 2011
Match Makers
$1,000

Peters of Nashua
Frito Lay
Harvey Construction
Bellavance Beverage
Laser Band
Rivier College
Law Warehouses, Inc.
New England Investment
& Retirement Group, Inc.

BFKS 2011
Friends
$500

Heritage Plumbing & Heating
Gottesman & Hollis, P.A.
The Tamposi Companies
Cityside Management
The Print Factory
Merrimack Ten Pin
Just Be...

 

CBM Cares
Golf Classic 2011
Corporate Partner
Save the Date: September 27, 2011

 

 

Local Corporate Partners

Holiday Inn

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