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BBBS SEPA and President Obama's Call to Mentor
100 Men in 100 Days Campaign a Success!
198 men were recruited. Get the full story here.
Phila. Inquirer Supports Our Call for "More Than a Few Good Men"
An article by Kia Gregory spreads the word about our "100 Men in 100 Days" campaign. Learn more here.
Philadelphia CityPaper says "Be a Big"
Big Brother Bruce Schimmel talkes about his experience applying to become a
three-time Big Brother and what it takes to be a Big.
Times Herald Visits BBBS SEPA in Montgomery County
Article outlines basic programs, challenges and the benefits of our mentoring model
Big Helping Hands Guide Classrooms
The Philadelphia Tribune interviews matches at Anna H. Shaw Middle School
High School Bigs Program engages high schoolers as mentors
The Daily News interviews a match in our High School Bigs Program at Girard College
BBBS SEPA on the NBC 10! Show
Big Brother Darryl calls for more men to become Bigs
Congressman Fattah honors Big Brother of the Year for P.A.
Big Brother Craig Lovett and his Little Brother Pernell receive Congressional Citations!
Wilson Goode's personal quest to help kids with parents in jail
A Daily News article highlights the Amachi program and the election of Rev. Dr. Wilson Goode to Chairman of the Board of Directors for BBBS SEPA.
Inquirer Highlights PA's Big Brother of the Year
Pennsylvania's Big Brother of the Year Craig Lovett shares his story with Philadelphia Inquirer Columnist Dan Rubin.
Daily News Article Brings Life of Big Brother to Print
Columnist Elmer Smith writes about a Big Brother in our Amachi program and highlights our agency's need for more Big Brothers.
From Profit to Passion: Comparing for-profit and non-profit work
Marlene L. Olshan, CEO of BBBS SEPA, authors an article in the Career Planning and Adult Development Journal.
Need is enormous, wait is long for men to be Big Brothers
Elmer Smith of the Philadelphia Daily News asks men to step-up and become Big Brothers. Thirteen men responded to his call the day it was published. Keep the calls coming!
Crime Stopper
A follow-up article from the Philadelphia Daily News that reinforces the importance of our mentoring programs in decreasing violence in the Philadelphia area.
Is there a mentor in the mirror? At risk kids hope so
In a strategic effort to recruit more Big Brothers, the Philadelphia Daily News ran this article explaining the mission, need and relevance of our organization.
Rallying for inmates’ children
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on a national conference held in Philadelphia to celebrate the Amachi program, which pairs children of prisoners with mentors.
A mentor makes a difference
A Philadelphia Daily News article covers the statistics and stories behind Amachi and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
BBBS SEPA Big Sister Named National Hero
Responding to Youth Violence
In the Philadelphia Inquirer, BBBS SEPA CEO argues for the role of BBBS mentoring as part of a multi-pronged approach to violence.
A "Big" Visit Makes a Big Difference
Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Julie Stoiber profiles BBBS SEPA's "Penn Bigs" program at Shaw Middle School.
Greater Safety with Mentors
Marlene Olshan, CEO of BBBS SEPA, argues for the role of mentoring in stemming youth violence.
Penn "Bigs" Hang With Shaw Students
In "Hang Time," Daily News reporter Sam Donnellon profiles the "Little Moments" shared by Bigs and Littles at Shaw Middle School in Philadelphia.
Corporate Leaders, Community Leaders
Marlene Olshan, CEO of BBBS SEPA, is one of several Philadelphia non-profit leaders interviewed in the Philadelphia Business Journal about the value of — and need for — corporate partners.
Amachi: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
As the Amachi program moved into its fourth year, Marlene Olshan, CEO of BBBS SEPA, examined the keys to success for this innovative program.
The Positive Impact of "Emotional Learning"
New York Times article editorial cites research that "emotional learning" programs have a greater effect on grades and academic performance than tutoring programs do.
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