Express Dream Big Project Extends Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America into 2023, Driving National Impact for Career Mentorship Programs

Since launching the partnership in 2021, Express has raised over $1.6 Million to help fuel the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Futures Program, building career pathways to economic empowerment for young people across the nation. TAMPA, FL – February 7, 2023 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the nation’s preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization, is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with the Express Dream Big Project.  The extension of this partnership will allow the Big Futures program to expand its impact on young people through mentorship to reach over 5,000 communities in all 50 states.  Since 2021, Express has raised over $1.6 million to support the Big Futures Program by encouraging cus…

Macy’s Holiday Fundraising Campaign Raises $4.8 Million to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

The inaugural fundraising and awareness campaign of the new multi-year partnership connects the power of mentorship to more youth across the nation TAMPA, FL – January 10, 2023– In celebration of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the nation’s preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization, is thrilled to announce fundraising results from Macy’s holiday campaign. Under its social purpose platform Mission Every One, committed to creating brighter futures with bold representation for all, Macy’s customers raised $4.8 million to help fuel life-changing mentoring experiences. The campaign marked the launch of a multi-year partnership between BBBSA and Macy’s.  Throughout the months of November and December 20…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Featured in the 2022 Holiday Impact Prize 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States, for the second year in a row has been selected as an honoree of the 2022 Holiday Impact Prize, presented by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, and supported by Focusing Philanthropy.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Receives $13.5 Million in Funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of America two grants totaling $13.5 million to continue the national nonprofit’s evidence-based one-to-one mentoring program.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Appoints Four New Executives to National Board 

TAMPA, FL (November 9, 2022) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent leader in one-to-one youth mentoring in the United States, has announced the election of four new Board members, including Betsy Burdick, Founder and President of Momentors, Inc., Tim Ellis, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the National Football League (NFL), Nicole Peterson, Vice President, Global Planning & Analysis of UPS, and Kathy Shields, Founder and Chairperson of the Jack and Kathy Family Foundation. Together, these individuals bring unmatched levels of expertise and unique leadership skills that will help increase equity, impact, and growth across BBBSA to make a lasting impact on both young people and mentors throughout the organizat…

Macy's To Launch Multi-Year Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America This Holiday Season

The social impact collaboration will work to empower young people across the nation through mentorship This holiday season, Macy’s customers can join the effort via an eight week online charitable giving campaign on macys.com and in-store round-up NEW YORK, NY – October 31, 2022 – Through its game changing social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy’s has committed to creating brighter futures through bold representation for all. In support of youth empowerment, a guiding principle of this mission, Macy’s will launch a multi-year partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) to serve young people through the power of mentorship, creating a path for future success and impact that lasts a lifetime. This holiday season, Macy’s cu…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America President and CEO Joins Over 2,000 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

TAMPA, FL (October 27, 2022) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent leader in one-to-one youth mentoring organizations in the United States, joins the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As one of over 2,000 CEOs who have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, BBBSA President and CEO Artis Stevens is committing himself and BBBSA to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By signing on to this commitment, BBBSA is pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of over 2,000 signatories have already shared…

NFL and The Shoe Surgeon Team Up To Empower Local Community and Youth Through Fashion, Football, and Philanthropy

Collaboration features SRGN Academy youth clinics in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, along with design activation for My Cause My Cleats NEW YORK, October 25, 2022 – The National Football League announced today a partnership with pioneering shoe customizer Dominic Ciambrone, aka ‘The Shoe Surgeon’. Recognized for his bespoke one-of-a-kind creations, Ciambrone is the founder and creative director of The Surgeon, a household name synonymous with luxury custom footwear. He has continuously transformed the high-end fashion customization and sports landscape by offering his made-to-order services for top football athletes such as Odell Beckham Jr and Jalen Ramsey. The collaboration, consisting of two key initiatives, will empower the…