In our lives, each of us shared an important connection with someone who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives. 

It was the person who taught you to throw that perfect spiral, or sat in the front row to cheer you on, even when it was embarrassing. These are the little moments that Big Brothers and Big Sisters experience every day. 

These real life stories are just a few of the ways Big Brothers  Big Sisters is changing lives and communities forever.

Good Citizen           Congratulations to John Hartrich for being awarded the Rayonier Foundation Involved Good Citizen Award.  Hartrich is an outstanding volunteer and contributor to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida.  He spent the past seven years as a mentor, contributing over 250 hours this past year.  He is also Chairman of the BBBS Advisory Board of Nassau County.  For more information about John Hartrich and his impressive involvement and commitment to his community. click below. more... Similar pasts and shared fun inspire a Big and Little to grow "Tom knew exactly what it was like to be different from everyone else and he was able to provide me with a role model that I could look up to" more... Learning to be a man "He has taught me life’s lessons," says Jeremy of Big Brother Sylvester.   more... For Joe and Aldo, a lifelong friendship A proud moment for both of them when Aldo was accepted at Denison University. more... “The best decision I ever made” Volunteering, says Pat, is "usually the best part of my week." more... A quarter century of giving to others This Big Sister keeps on giving! more... “Just the right time” for a friend Ray knew he was at a crossroads, and the choices he made would affect his life. more... Finding his heritage, seeing his future "Tom has taught me life lessons which no one else could teach." more... A “Little” becomes a “Big” … and makes a big difference! When Bethany met Robyn, she remembered how much she needed a friend when she was that age. more... Different dreams, one powerful bond Amber wrote a poem about Angela that tells just how she feels more...

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