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Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with proven results.

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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

April 2012 - Match of the Month

Big Sister Chelsea & 
Little Sister Izabell  

 One of the greatest aspects of a friendship is being able to learn from one another. In the year that Big Sister Chelsea and Little Sister Izabell have been matched they have not only grown closer but have also been able to learn so much from each other.

Big Sister Chelsea feels that although she and Izabell know each other well, there will always be new things they will discover as their relationship grows. “It takes time to develop the feeling of friendship and trust, but in the end it’s so worth every second you spend developing a new relationship.”

 Little Sister Izabell believes that Chelsea has been a very positive influence in her life. “Chelsea is nice, funny and smart; I look up to her as a role model.” She says that the most important lesson Chelsea has taught her is the value in being kind to others. Big Sister Chelsea echoes similar sentiments. “When I signed up, I never actually thought I’d make a difference in someone’s life. “ As they spent more time together, she saw Izabell open up to her and found that in just one year they had grown to trust each other, even with the most personal aspects of their lives.

 Both girls enjoy playing sports and being outside but also like to do “girly” things like painting each others’ nails. Izabell and Chelsea feel lucky to have each other because neither of them have any sisters. Chelsea explains, “She is like the sister I never had.”

 Make a friend. Make a difference. Start something BIG today!

 Start Something BIG! Please help us place more children in mentoring relationships like this one. If you are interested in learning more about an exciting new mentoring initiative and the opportunity to help shape a child’s life through mentorship, please contact Joelyn Drennan at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua (603)883-4851 or email at Joelyn@bbbsnashua.org

 Other ways to support our mission are:

·         Make a donation to Big Brother or Big Sister of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem.

·         Cars for Kids’ Sake is an innovative way to help raise funds by donating your unwanted vehicle. Donated vehicles qualify as charitable gifts and may be eligible for tax deduction. Call Big Brothers Big Sister’s Vehicle Donation Program at 1-800-710-9145.

·         To donate used clothing call (800) 483-5503 and schedule a pick up at your home or business. BBBS Nashua & Salem receives funds from the BBBS Foundation to support our local mentoring programs through your used clothing donations.

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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
Please click on the link below to register.



 

Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012 Corporate Partners


BFKS 2012
Match Makers
$1,000

Cityside Management
Peters of Nashua
Frito Lay
Harvey Construction
Bellavance Beverage
Laser Band
Law Warehouses, Inc.

BFKS 2012
Friends
$500

  Gottesman & Hollis, P.A.
The Print Factory
Merrimack Ten Pin
Just Be...
Legacy Wall Systems, Inc.
Stellos Electric
 

 

CBM Cares
Golf Classic 2012
Corporate Partner
Save the Date: September 28th

 

 

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