For many years Big Brothers Big Sisters has made lifelong impacts in the lives of children such as myself. Having a Big Sister growing up was inspirational and life changing. Having this positive relationship with a mentor who showed me different opportunities and outlooks on life helped me beat the odds of a cycle of generational poverty.

My Big sister taught me the importance of being selfless and caring for others in long-lasting ways. She took me to the ocean for the first time in my life. Today, I enjoy the pleasures a traveling all across the world. For this reason, I give that same opportunity to my litter sister Nasaiha. We were matched in July 2017, we are still early in our relationship but we enjoy every moment we have together. She is amazing! Every child deserves and chance to have to positive one-to-one relationship with a mentor that helps shape their lives for a lifetime.

Please join me in raising funds to continue supporting this impactful effort!

Grow Something Big is all about celebrating the life-changing impact of mentoring and bringing that opportunity to more kids throughout the Capital Region. We can all think of mentors who've helped us grow into the people we are today. Where would you be without that person? Some communities don't have acces to an information network of mentors. That's where you come in. You can bring caring mentors into children's lives. Mentors help them think about their futures, making healthy choices, and having positive relationships. When you make a donation of any size, it changes lives. 

$15 - pays to bring a child to and from the Site-Based Program to see their college-aged mentors

$25 - interview of one child and their parent

$50 - state and federal backgrouned check for one volunteer

$100 - volunteer recruitment efforts

$250 - full enrollment of one volunteer