big sister 2013 annual report
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2 Big Opportunity
Letter from the CEO & Board President
6 big Community
Community Partner of the Year
Recruitment Partners
Little Sister Demographics
Big Sister Demograpics
14 Big Belief
Corporate Partner of the Year
Our Charitable Partners
27 Big Impact
Youth Outcome Survey
Big Sister of the Year Sharon Jones
and Little Sister Shada
31 Big Dreams
Big Sister of the Year Rosemary Aylward and Little Sister Joeanna
Sister Activities
36 Big Legacy
Board Member Spotlight
Board of Directors
Affinity Groups
41 Big Commitment
Big Sister of the Year Evelyn Reyes
and Little Sister Blasmiry
Fundraising Events
Financials
Staff
Big and Little Sisters skip rope at the annual Big Sister
summer picnic held at Camp Harbor View.
big opportunity begins here.
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Deborah Re
Sharon McNally
e want every girl in our City and region,
to have the same access, opportunities,
and experiences that we would want for our
own children. In 2013, we moved closer
to making this vision a reality. Through
the attentive guidance of our Big Sister
mentors, the support of our dedicated staff
and the generosity of our community, we
have impacted 2,600 girls, giving them the
chance they deserve to reach their
full potential.
Our collaborative efforts throughout the
region allow our Sisters to fully experience
the riches of our City. We value our
relationships with Boston’s institutions
who liberally share their resources with us.
In partnership with these organizations,
we give our Sisters the chance to attend
summer camp and find their undiscovered
talents; to listen to the magnificent sounds
of the Boston Symphony; to watch the
strength of our championship sports teams;
to witness the beauty of the Boston Ballet;
and to explore the mysteries of our many
museums. Our Sisters also have access
to organizations that help them through
the journey of college preparation as well
as provide them with opportunities for
scholarships. All of these experiences
broaden their horizons and show them
the possibilities for their future.
In addition to these partnerships, we
also rely on our strong relationships with
government agencies to enhance the quality
of life for our Sisters’ families. We help
them to overcome obstacles with housing,
healthcare, and employment. Our staff,
who have the cultural competencies and can
provide language translations, are liaisons
to families to connect them to the right
resources. We are conveners, connectors,
and partners in creating opportunities for our
Sisters and their families.
We are excited about what’s on the horizon
for Big Sister. With increased involvement
from our community, we are reaching more
girls and giving more adults the chance to
engage in a meaningful way with the work
that we do. We hear from our volunteers that
they are changing how they view themselves
as they mentor and guide their Sisters. Our
Sisters are feeling more connected and
less alone, taking advantage of the many
opportunities that are available to them. We
hope you enjoy reading their stories in this
report: girls who are blossoming with the
care, love, and guidance of their Big Sister
and the Greater Boston community.
We know that it is only through our
collective effort, that we can ensure that
every girl has the chance she deserves.
It’s what we want for all our children.
With gratitude,
Deborah Re
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon McNally
President
Board of Directors
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Little Sister Blasmiry, 12, from Jamaica Plain and Big Sister
Evelyn Reyes at Big Sister’s Annual Summer Picnic.
big vision for Greater Boston’s girls.
Since 1951, Big Sister Association’s mission has been to help girls reach their full
potential by providing them with positive mentoring relationships with women,
specifically tailored to the age, stage of development, and unique needs of each
girl. Big Sister’s vision is to create a mentor-rich community in which every girl
has access, without cost, to the individual nurturing, guidance, and support she
needs to overcome challenges and become a confident, competent, and caring
adult. We combine the established, research-based practices of Big Brothers Big
Sisters of America with a gender-specific lens proven to increase positive
outcomes for girls.
At the heart of the organization are the Big Sisters who are the resources
that girls need to develop their confidence, improve their relationships, and
achieve their aspirations. Our 60 plus years of experience serving the girls of
Greater Boston coupled with our innovative and dynamic programming,
yields exceptional outcomes for girls.
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Little Sister Danielle, age 9, from Harbor Point on the Bay housing
development and Big Sister Kimberly Marchand from South Boston.
big community builds here.
community partner of the year
the harbor point collaborative
Alex Baltazar
Director of Resident Services,
Housing Opportunities
Unlimited at Harbor Point
The Harbor Point Collaborative shares Big Sister’s deep commitment to the
growth and development of girls, and the knowledge that it is essential to creating
healthy, vibrant communities. The Collaborative is composed of The Harbor Point
Community Task Force, dedicated to securing a decent living environment and
promoting the social welfare of the low income residents; Housing Opportunities
Unlimited which provides resident services; The American City Coalition, a
non-profit support organization committed to neighborhood revitalization; and
Corcoran-Jennison Companies which manages the property. The Collaborative
reached out to Big Sister to help them meet the needs of girls residing at Harbor
Point; they raised funds, mobilized community support, and provided safe secure
venues for Big and Little Sisters to meet, for parent orientations, and for match
support programs. Working together we exceeded our goals for serving girls and
their families. We value the Harbor Point Collaborative’s commitment to ensuring
that every girl reaches her full potential.
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Volunteers from our corporate partner,
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
big community takes dedication.
Big Sister works with many corporations that allow employees to volunteer during the workday, community
organizations that champion our work, and colleges that encourage their students to give back. We are thankful
to be part of a community who believes that good citizenship is good business.
our volunteer recruitment partners include:
companies
Bain and Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Scientific
Ernst and Young
Fidelity Investments
Greater Media Boston
Hill Holliday Advertising
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Partners HealthCare
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Shawmut Design and Construction
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Starwood Hotels
State Street Corporation
TJX Companies
Wellington Management Company
civic organizations
Boston Police Department
Boston Public Health Commission
City of Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Health and Human Services
Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard
Greater Boston Chamber Women’s Network
Mass Mentoring Partnership
hospitals
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Medical Center
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Massachusetts General Hospital
universities
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bunker Hill Community College
Curry College
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Harvard University
Lesley University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Newbury College
Northeastern University
Roxbury Community College
Salem State University
Simmons College
Suffolk University
Tufts University
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Wheelock College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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big community of empowered girls.
our little sisters
Big Sister matches girls between the ages of 7 and 15 in one-to-one
relationships with caring women mentors. In our largest, signature program,
Community-Based Mentoring, girls can remain Little Sisters until the age of
20, at which time they are then old enough to become Big Sisters. While our
Little Sisters come from a wide range of ethnic, socio-economic, and family
backgrounds, our typical Little Sister is 12 years old; living with a single mother
in Dorchester or Roxbury; and is Black or Hispanic. Opposite is a further
breakdown of these demographics.
In 2013, we served 2,634 girls across all of our mentoring programs.
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little sister demographics
31%
(814)
39%
(1,028)
20%
(528)
White
ethnicity
Multi-race
10%
(256)
Other
30%
(804)
13%
(339)
One Parent: Female
Boston
Two Parent
Western Suburbs
& Cambridge
region
Other Guardian
North Shore
One Parent: Male
South Shore
Foster Home
26%
(691)
Asian
71%
(1,883)
50%
(1,308)
living
situation
Black
Hispanic
9%
(228)
30%
(792)
<1%
(12)
33%
(860)
11-13
14+
4%
(95)
1,883 (or 71%) of our Little Sisters live in the
neighborhoods of Boston as shown below.
5%
(147)
7-10
age
Little Sisters by Boston Neighborhood
6%
(151)
11%
(288)
12%
(312)
Dorchester 474 25%
Roxbury
423 22%
South End 174 9%
Mattapan
96 5%
East Boston 95 5%
Jamaica Plain 90 5%
Brighton
87 5%
Hyde Park
84 4%
Roslindale
67 4%
Charlestown 66 4%
55 3%
South Boston
48 3%
Allston
46 2%
Fenway
Downtown/Financial 32 2%
Dist/Chinatown
Back Bay
26 1%
West Roxbury
14 1%
North End
5 <1%
Beacon Hill
1 <1%
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big community of committed women.
our big sisters
Our volunteers (Big Sisters) must be at least 20 years old to participate in the
Community-Based Mentoring program and at least 18 years old to participate
in our School-Based Mentoring program. While our Big Sisters come from a
wide range of ethnic, socio-economic, and family backgrounds, our typical Big
Sister is Caucasian, in her mid-20s to early 30s, living in South Boston or the
Fenway area. Our vision is to have our volunteers reflect the diversity of our
Little Sisters. As such, Big Sister is committed to continuing our recruitment
strategies to enroll more women of color.
In 2013, 2,405 women volunteered as Big Sisters across all programs,
including Big for a Day.
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big sister demographics
6%
(143)
4% 2%
(101) (43)
<1%
(14)
18-25
26-35
36-45
age
46-55
36%
(871)
56-65
68%
(1,637)
1%
(35)
30%
(718)
program
Asian
ethnicity
Hispanic
6%
(135)
Multi-race
Other
9%
(209)
*High School Mentoring Big Sisters
White
Black
5%
(113)
66+
13%
(306)
1,133 (or 47%) of our Big Sisters live in the
neighborhoods of Boston as shown below.
14-17*
42%
(1,003)
10%
(230)
Big Sisters by Boston Neighborhood
11%
(276)
47%
(1,133)
57%
(1,381)
Community-Based
Mentoring
School-Based
Mentoring
Big for a Day
Boston
Western Suburbs
& Cambridge
region
North Shore
9%
(214)
South Shore
15%
(349)
29%
(709)
Fenway
South Boston
Dorchester
Brighton
Back Bay
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Allston
Charlestown
177
119
112
112
109
101
86
48
42
16%
11%
10%
10%
10%
9%
8%
4%
4%
Downtown/Financial 41
Dist/Chinatown
South End
37
North End
32
Roslindale
31
East Boston
23
Hyde Park
21
Mattapan
17
Beacon Hill
14
West Roxbury
11
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
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Big Sister Board members Denise Coll, Max Bardeen,
Joe Realmuto, and Jane Deery ride in support of Big Sister
Association in the Rodman Ride for Kids.
big belief comes from within.
corporate partner of the year
pricewaterhousecoopers, llp
Big Sister Jillian Beaudry
Assurance Associate,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
and Little Sister Angelina
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) is a model for what Big Sister looks for
in a corporate partner. For more than a decade, they have actively encouraged
their employees to become Big Sisters, hosted recruitment events, encouraged
staff to donate through their corporate responsibility initiatives, and advocated
for our organization through Board membership. Senior leaders at PwC, Big
Sister Board member Joe Realmuto, and Big Sister Jillian Beaudry continue to
validate the work we do and inspire others to give their time and financial
support. They invest in our Big Sisters by offering them opportunities for
professional development and inviting them to networking events. Their past,
present, and continuing commitment to Big Sister makes them our Corporate
Partner of the Year.
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our charitable partners
corporations
& foundations
$100,000 +
Big Brother Big Sister
Foundation, Inc.
Highland Street
Foundation
Media Networks, Inc.
P.I. Garden Fund
United Way of
Massachusetts Bay
& Merrimack Valley
$50,000-$99,999
Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Massachusetts
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Mabel Louise Riley
Foundation
Optum
State Street Corporation
WBZ CBS Boston
Yawkey Foundation II
$20,000-$49,999
Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation
The Amelia Peabody Foundation
Anna B. Stearns Foundation
Charles Hayden Foundation
City of Boston
The Connors Family Office
EMC Corporation
Fidelity Investments
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Hill Holliday Advertising
Jessie B. Cox Charitable
Lead Trust
Klarman Family Foundation
L. Knife & Son Companies
Lewis Family Charitable
Foundation
Linde Family Foundation
MFS Investment
Management
Partners HealthCare
The P&G Fund of
The Greater Cincinnati
Foundation
PGR Media, LLC
Steward Health Care System LLC
Suffolk Construction Co., Inc.
TJX Companies, Inc.
Tufts Health Plan
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
William E. and
Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust
Yozell Associates
$10,000-$19,999
allen & gerritsen
Bain Capital Children’s
Charity, Ltd.
BNY Mellon
Boston Bruins Foundation
The Boston Globe
Brigham and Women’s
Hospital
Citizens Bank
Clipper Ship Foundation, Inc.
CVS Caremark Charitable
Trust
Delta Dental of
Massachusetts
Eastern Bank
Eileen Fisher Inc.
Ernst & Young LLP
Foundation To Be
Named Later
Getfused
Goodwin Procter LLP
Greater Boston Chamber
of Commerce
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation
Herb Chambers
Companies
Janey Fund Charitable
Trust
John Hancock Financial
Services, Inc.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris,
Glovsky & Popeo
Natixis Global Asset
Management
The New England Patriots
Charitable Foundation
NSTAR
Orville W. Forte Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
The Perpetual Trust For Charitable Giving, Bank of America, N.A.,Trustee
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
$5,000-$9,999
Argo Group
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Biogen Idec Foundation
BJ’s Charitable Foundation
The Boston Foundation
Boston Scientific
Dean Welfare Trust;
BNY Mellon Trust
of New England,
Corporate Trustee
Ingram Content Group
ISP Advisors
John W. Henry Family Foundation
Marsh & McLennan
Companies, Inc.
Merck Family Fund
The Parthenon Group
Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications
Shawmut Design &
Construction
Staples Inc.
TripAdvisor
Wells Fargo Foundation
Westfield Capital
Management
$2,500-$4,999
Bank of America
Blue Hills Bank
Boston Red Sox
The Catered Affair
Cogan Family Foundation
Colliers International
Darden Restaurants
Foundation
General Catalyst Partners
Harvard University
The Improper Bostonian
Magazine
Mass Mentoring Partnership
Paul Revere Transportation
Red Sox Foundation
Tuscan Resort
WCVB-TV
Zulu Nyala
$1,000-$2,499
Ameriprise Financial
Anna Harvey Tekulsky Trust
Castanea Partners
Charles Cohn Foundation, Inc.
eSecLending
Feast Mass
Goldberg Family Foundation
Greater Media Boston
Janet Egan Design, LLC
Martin Fund
Microsoft Store–
Prudential Center
Milbank Memorial Fund
Milestone Group
New York Life Foundation
Rinet Company, LLC
Salem Five Charitable
Foundation
TD Charitable Foundation
Thompson Island Outward
Bound Education Center
USS Constitution Museum
Windhaven Investment Management
$500-$999
Barr Foundation
Boston Ballet
Boston Sports Clubs
Cabot Corporation
Foundation
Curry College
Flatbread Company
ImprovBoston
Jules Catering
Massachusetts National Network of Women
Leaders in Higher Education
Patridge, Anker, and
Horstmann, LLP
Radius
Sheraton Boston Hotel
W Boston
W New York–
Times Square
Waterford Group
$101-$499
AltrUHelp
Ben & Jerry’s
Blue Front Telecom
Group, LLC
Boston Beer Company
Boston Youth Symphony
Orchestra
The Charles Hotel
Clif Bar and Company
Comcast Foundation
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Conover Tuttle &
Pace Advertising
Equity Office
F1 Boston
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Friel Golf Management
GLAM by Omid Maxey
Grand Touring Vodka
Hamersley’s Bistro
Healthworks Fitness
Centers for Women
Hotel 140
Huntington Theatre
Company
Keurig, Inc.
Lawson & Weitzen, LLP
Lynn Community Health
Center
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
MassDevelopment
Mooo Restaurant
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey
and Lehane
The Plymouth Rock
Assurance Company
Raleigh Design
Reit Management &
Research LLC
Reliance Standard
Schnitzer Steel
Skullcandy
The Steamship Authority
Soundtrack/Finish
South Shore Conservatory
Stuart Mowry Applebey
Self Esteem Foundation
TD Garden
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Weber Shandwick
Worldwide
Welsh Consulting
Up to $100
16 Handles
Aetna Foundation
Amanda Oakleaf Cakes
Barcelona Wine Bar
& Restaurant
Barlow’s Restaurant
The Beehive Restaurant
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
Big Night Entertainment
Group
Blackstrap BBQ
Boston Bruins
Boston Chops
Boston Food Tours
Boston Police Department
Cinquecento
Eastern Standard
Fajitas & ‘Ritas, Inc.
Flour Bakery + Café
Georgetown Cupcake
Good Life
Harpoon Brewery
The Institute of
Contemporary Art
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
J.J. Foley’s Bar & Grille
J.P. Licks
Landrum & Brown
Legal Sea Foods, Inc.
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
Microsoft
Miniluxe
Mistral
Morgan Stanley
New Balance Foundation
Peterson Party Center, Inc.
Science Club for Girls
ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers, Inc.
South End Athletic
Company
Sunstein Kann Murphy
& Timbers LLP
Tasty Burger
Tremont 647
Wachusett Mountain
Whole Foods Market
Zinga Kenmore Square
ZipCar
Zoo New England
individuals & estates
$50,000+
Holly McGrath Bruce* & David Bruce
$20,000-$49,999
Ann Marie &
Richard Connolly
Deborah & Tom Daccord
Jane Deery
Beth & Seth Klarman
Carolyn & Peter Lynch
Fran & Charles Rodgers
Mariann & Andy Youniss
John & Abby Yozell
$10,000-$19,999
Max & Beth Bardeen
Joseph Corcoran
Dr. Wing & Dr. Ralph
de la Torre
Sandy & Paul Edgerley
Denise Jefferson Casper*
Julie & Kevin Neuffer Callaghan
Joseph Realmuto, Jr. &
Paul Korenberg
Don Rodman
Dan Romanow &
B. Andrew Zelermyer
William & Anne Marie
Teuber
Michele Whitham
$5,000-$9,999
Lauren & Charles Baker
Denise Coll &
Nick Sampson
Lisette Cooper
Christine Creelman
Estate of Rose E. Setterberg
Suzanne Fay Glynn &
Paul Glynn
Becky & David Gochman
Karen Graves* &
Gary Gilliland
Paul Guzzi
Carol & John Moriarty
Sabrina & Bob Nicholson
Linda & Timothy O’Brien
Kathy & Joseph O’Donnell
Bryan Rafanelli
DeborahRe* &
Peter Reinhart
Bruce Rodman
Elaine & Gerald Schuster
Jacqueline Sonnabend
Marjorie & Dan Sullivan
Wendy & Mark Thurmond
Jess Varughese
Louise & David Weinberg
Jeanne Yozell
$2,500-$4,999
Terri Campbell*
Linda & Paul Carter
Lisa Hughes & Mike Casey
Stephanie Coughlan
Elaine S. & Michael Coyne
Marian & Michael Cronin
Patricia & Gary Darman
Lisa DeSisto & Timothy E.
Padgett
Estate of Suzanne Donahue
Judith & Lionel Fortin
Megan Gadd &
Nathan Wilson
Nancy & Mark Genesky
Ann Gobel
Sue Hoffman
Joan Hulme Perera
Aileen & Terry Keaney
Annette & Robert Leckie
Dolores & Marvin Mitchell
Pamela Norley
Jacqueline Smith &
John Wyman
Noreen & James Speros
Dr. Charles Alan Steinberg
Mariann & Mark Tosi
KathleenWallace*
$1,000-$2,499
Aasma & Mark Baker
Cynthia & Theodore Berenson
John Burke
Susan Bush
Mary & Joe Conlon
Susan & Gregg Connolly
Sara & Leo Corcoran
Carey & Cliff Cort
James & Kerrie Coughlin
Beth & Bill Crouch
Anne Crowley
Gregory & Denisse Dalle
Diane Davidson
Mike Davis
MargaretDealy Ackerman & Robert Ackerman
Mark Del Col
Pam Dickinson
Corinne & Tim Ferguson
Bill Fine
Robyn Fitzmaurice
Colleen Fitzpatrick*
Marcia & Phil Giudice
Andrew Graff
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Walter Graver
Rayna Lesser Hannaway & Kevin Hannaway
Marianne & Nicholas Iacuzio
Paula Johnson
Karin Kahn* & Jay Lebed
Judy Keefe-Modelane & Daniel Modelane
Kathy Kiely
Debra & Umesh Kurpad
Renée Landers &
Tom Barrette
Sheila & Paul LeFevre
Catherine Libin
Michael Lukasek
Amy & Mark Lund
Deidre Lyons
Liz & Gregory Maheras
AmandaMartinez*
Ashley Maxam
David McBride
Carol McKean*
Paula & Paul McManus
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Sharon & Brian McNally
Emily Medford*
Ann Merrifield &
Wayne Clifford Davis
Jo Frances & John Meyer
Sarah Monaco
Julie Moore
Amy Mugherini
Pat & Michael Murphy
Lisa Murray
Lynne & Jon O’Connor
Casey O’Donnell
Jill & Tom Pappas
Anne & Kevin Phelan
Brenda & R. Robert Popeo
Paula & Michael Price
Priscilla Rojas
Martha & Edward Roney
Roger Servison
Jennifer & Roger Smith
Mary Smoyer*
Barbara Stern & Jack Burke
Donald Thompson
Catherine Thut
Sandra Urie
Elise & Neil Wallace
Joan & Donald White
$500-$999
Stephanie Andrews & Marc White
Thomas Ball
Olga Bassett
Maria Bautista*
Aixa Beauchamp
Steven Black
Charles Boudreau
Laura Boyd*
Trish Brennan
Erika Brown
Liz Brunner
Bob Bua
Lori Campana*
Laura & Drew Carnase
Michelle Christy
David Cifrino
Megan Cooney
Joan & Prescott Crocker
E. Catlin Donnelly &
G. Hampton Watkins
RebeccaDuseau
Charlotte Edelman
Elizabeth & Rob Egan
Susan Ehrlich*
Andrew Fay
Shanti Fry &
Jeffrey Zinsmeyer
Suzanne & George
Gebelein
Brenda & Huib Geerlings
Sally & Richard Giuliani
Lawrence Green
Lauren Hall*
Alan Hass
Cristina & Bill Heiden
Andrea Howard
Kathryn Howard
Raymond Howell
Patricia Hurley
MargaretIngalls
Barbara & David Jablon
Molly & David Jackson
Denise & Joseph M.Kaigler
Sherrill Kaplan*
Jennifer M. & Dennis Kelly
Colleen Kenney*
Debbie & Arthur Krieg
Essie & Denis Laflamme
Fran Lemire
Melissa MacDonnell*
John MacNeil
Susan Malaab
James Malerba
Michelle McGee
ChristineMcSherry
Kim Molino
Lynne Montesanto
Linda & David Mooney
Kate Mooney-Cahill
Joelle Moroney
Jack Murphy
Gale & Brian Murray
Mary Myers
Thomas & Elisabeth
Niedermeyer
Steven Nothern
Barbara O’Brien
John Osbon
Robert Pastore
Rep. William Pignatelli
Kathy Plazak & Allan Taylor
Nancy Prior
Caroline Quincy
Donna & Tom Quirk
Anne & Robert Re
Georgia Buck &
MarkRichardson
Bradley Richardson
Sarah & Mark Robinson
Michelle & Bill Rogers
Eneida Roman-Olivieri*
Kira Ross
Joyce Rubino &
Bob Stepansky
Patrice & John Ryan
Barbara Saint Andre, Esq.
Rep. Jeffrey &
Brenda Sanchez
Barbara Shapiro &
Daniel Fleishman
Sheri Siegel
Susan & Nuno Sousa
Nancy & Ron Stegens
Ann Szerlip*
Jason Tholander
Patricia Thomas*
Richard Valachovic
Karen Voci
Teri Watts Ebersole
Roberta & Stephen Weiner
Robert White
Marilyn Wright
$250-$499
Christine & Reuben
Ackerman
Jack Agnew
Zoe Agnew*
Nancy J. Agustoni
Margaret DeSantisAhearn
Janet Albrecht*
Jane Alpers
Joseph Antonucci
Amber Archambeault
Wendy Balser
Richard Barber
Daren Bascome
Gordon Bewick
Catherine Bird &
Jonathan M. Delgado
Carole Bodio
Linda Brennan* &
Robert Lee
Susan Brigham
Donna Brooks
Blair Campbell
Elaine Caprio Brady
MargaretCarlson
Paul Cecere
Barbara Cevallos
Stephen Chaletzky
Gary Chin
André Citroen
Tim Clift
Heather Cloran*
Mark Cohen
Ellen Cohen &
James Klopper
Deirdre Collins
Diane Collins
Beverly Cooper-Wiele*
Kelly Corwin
Angela Coton*
Carlotta Cubi
Cheryl & Brian Cuddy
Robert Cully
Jeanne & Gerald Curtis
Michael Dalgleish
KassahunDamita
Tiziana Dearing
Carol & John DeBlois
Sarah Degutis
Kevin Dennis &
Rebecca Kellogg
Gerry Dickhaut
Patrick DiNardo
Joseph Dizoglio
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John Doherty
Debra Doncov*
Amy Driscoll*
Patti Dukakis
Katherine Eld
Barbara Erban Weinstein & Lew Weinstein
Susan M. & Jeff Esper
Daniel Farb
Sheila Feeney
Marsha Feinberg
Kathleen Ferguson
Daniel Flynn
Jason Forst
Anne Fournier
Terry Fulmer
Rosemary Gabledon
Henrietta Gates &
Heaton Robertson
Joyce Gerber*
Kim & Eric Giler
Andrew Glincher
Maureen Glynn
Keith Gordon
Kathleen Goulma
Eugene Grathwohl
Leslie Griesmer
Peggy & Al Groppo
Jeanette & John Gruber
Susan & Joseph Guccione
Dorree Gurdak
Natalie Z. Haar
Bill Hahn
Brianne Halpin-Porter
William & Beverly Hart
Andrea Hayward
Jane Henesey
Patricia Henley
Allysen Hepp
BenjaminHollins
DeborahHorwitz &
Steve Shoyer
MatthewHudson
Kristin & TJ Hughes
Linda Hughes
Sonya Hughes
Peter Hunt
Brad Iappini
Ann & John Jacobs
Katherine Jaspon
Jeremy Javidi
Darlene Jeter
MeredithJohnson
Donald Juliano
Charlotte Kahn
Taj Kattapuram
Michael Kaufman
Colleen & Tom Keating
Fran Kelly
Fred Kelly
Daniel Kerber
Carolyn & Harry Labadorf
Shelly Lamborn
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Mark Seeley
Esther Seferian
Jenifer Sellon
Janet* & Joseph Senna
Jamie Severin
Eric Shabshelowitz
Andrew Shaffer
David Shamberger
Joseph Shannon
Jennifer Sharp
Joseph Shea
Kevin Shea
Kevin Sheehy
Marilyn Sheeran
Amber Sheldon
Janice Simmons
Kadesh Simms
Johanna Simpson
Lauren Simpson*
Leslie Singer
Dalwinder Singh
Mark Siroonian
Elyse Slayton
Peter Sloop
Thomas Smallcomb
Analesa Smith
Joel Smith
Mark Smith
Pamela Smith &
Steven E. Thomas
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Patty Smith
Patrick Smith
Sandra Smith
Tori Smith
Debra Socia
Frederick Somers
Erica Soper
Rose Sopko
Lisa Sotir
Lee Souter
Charles Spada
Barbara Spearin
Bryan K. Spence
Mark Spence
Maria Sprague
Sara Srey
AnthonyStaley
Joyce Stanczyk
Marjorie C. & Paul Stanzler
Richard Starfield
Emily Starkey
David Steinberg
Jonah Steinberg
Charles Stellberger
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Carole Stepanek
Jeremy Stephenson
ElizabethStern
Lisa Stevenson
Gail Stewart
Tracy Stewart
Cindy Stockwell
Katie Stokes
Patricia Stone
William Stone
Nikki Storer
Mykola Suchyj
Edward Sullivan
Gladys & Richard Sullivan
Karla Sullivan
Phyllis Sullivan
Susan Sullivan
Mitchell Summer
Jennifer Summers
Xinhao Sun
Amanda Sutphin
Helene Svahnqvist
John H. Swansburg
ElizabethSwenson
MadelineTaggart
Susan Tarrant
Carla & Stephen Tassinari
Susan Tata
Stephen Tate
Aisha Taylor
Arlene Taylor
Charmaine Taylor
Larry Taylor
Jay Teeden
Paula Tennyson
Paul Terwilliger
Aberra Tesfay
Craig Tevolitz
Donna Thach* &
Todd Pelletier
Danna Thateh
Paul Therrien
Camille Thomas
Michael Thomas
Rob Thomas
Arleen Thompson
Joanne Thorndike
Meghan Thorp
Stephen Tiarks
Eric Tiberi
Rebecca Tiernan*
Jamie Tobin
ElizabethTommaro
Edward Tompkins
Laura Toni-Holsinger*
Paul Toronto
Ernesto Torres
Stephanie Torski
John Trainor
Kimberly* & Christopher Trainor
Tam Van Tran
Emily Trautwein*
Carol Trifone
Joseph Trodella
Marie Turley
Scott Twardowski
Susan Underwood
Barbara Uttaro
Emma Van Degna
Stephen Vasconcellos
Donald Vaughan
Wayne Veiga
Janet Vendice
Angela Vento
Tina Verdun-Anthony
Carolyn Vicari*
Matthew Vicidomino
Yvette Villa-Barry
Dan Villemaire
Peter Vitale
Danielle Vitullo
Patrice Vogelman
Sarah Voigt
Richard Wachob
Rebecca Wagner
Easton Walker
Charles Walkovich
Edwin Wallace
Ellen Wallet Lacey
Christy Walsh
E. Denis Walsh
Joan Walsh
Lucy Walsh
Sheila Walsh
Cynthia Walter
Barbara Wark
Frances Webster
Mark Webster
Mary Weinburg
Jena Weiss
Erika Welch
Christopher Welling
Denise Wells
Theresa Werth
Christopher West
David Wheeler
Dianne Wheeler
Keith Whitaker
Ashley White
Elaine & Robert White
George White
Laura White
Linda Whitlock
Sarah Wickman
Erin Williams
Jess Williams
Mary C. Williams
Melanie Williams
Dorienne Willis &
Timothy French
Robert Wilson
William Wilson
Lisa Wohlleib &
Seth Hoogasian
Pam Wolf
Andrew Wolfson
Gary Woo
Jamie Wood
Jack Woods
John Woods
Mollie Worcester*
Barbara & Kevin Wotton
Sharon A.Wulf
Wendy Yang
Christine Yannetti Bernstein
Anita Yip*
Cheryl Yuu
Ken Zalcman
Louis Zicht
Kristin Zielinski
Ellen Zientara
Ron Zigmont
Diane Zipoli
Ashley Zolenski
* Indicates former and
current Big Sisters and
former Little Sisters
in kind donations
Corporations
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Amanda Oakleaf Cakes
Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant
Barlow’s Restaurant
Ben & Jerry’s
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
Big Night Entertainment
Group
Blackstrap BBQ
Boston Beer Company
Boston Bruins
Boston Celtics
Boston Chops
Boston Food Tours
The Boston Globe
Boston Sports Clubs
BostonCoach
The Charles Hotel
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Cinquecento
Citizens Bank
Clif Bar and Company
Eastern Standard
F1 Boston
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Fajitas & ‘Ritas, Inc.
Flatbread Company
Flour Bakery + Café
Friel Golf Management
Georgetown Cupcake
Getfused
GLAM by Omid Maxey
Good Life
Grand Touring Vodka
Greater Media Boston
Hamersley’s Bistro
Harpoon Brewery
Healthworks Fitness
Centers for Women
Hill Holliday Advertising
Hotel 140
Huntington Theatre
Company
ImprovBoston
J.J. Foley’s Bar & Grille
J.P. Licks
Jules Catering
Keurig, Inc.
Legal Sea Foods, Inc.
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Media Networks, Inc.
Microsoft
Microsoft Store
Miniluxe
Mistral
Mooo Restaurant
Patridge, Anker, and
Horstmann, LLP
Paul Revere Transportation
Peterson Party Center, Inc.
Pretzel Crisps
Q’s Nuts
Radius
Raleigh Design
Schnitzer Steel
ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers, Inc.
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Skullcandy
South End Athletic
Company
South Shore Conservatory
Starbucks Coffee Company
State Street Corporation
Tasty Burger
The Beehive Restaurant
The Catered Affair
The Improper Bostonian
Magazine
The Steamship Authority
Tremont 647
Tuscan Resort
W Boston
W New York –
Times Square
Wachusett Mountain
Waterford Group
WBZ CBS Boston
Whole Foods Market
ZipCar
Zulu Nyala
Foundations
Boston Red Sox
Highland Street Foundation
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Red Sox Foundation
The Connors Family Office
Government
City of Boston
Individuals
Max & Beth Bardeen
Holly McGrath Bruce & David Bruce
Megan Cooney
Deborah & Tom Daccord
Joe D’Andrea
Jane Deery
MatthewFrascella
Brian Lerman
Caroline & Jason Menendez
Don Rodman
Priscilla Rojas
Catherine & Jason Varitek
Kathleen Wallace
Organizations
Boston Ballet
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Mass Mentoring Partnership
The Institute of
Contemporary Art
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center
USS Constitution Museum
Zoo New England
Sharon McNally
Enid Moore
Rose Murphy
Ellen Nussbaum
Timothy O’Brien
Judy Player
Deborah Re
Patrick Sharkey
Esme Yozell
State Street Corporation
TripAdvisor
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Wells Fargo
Yozell Associates
matching gifts
BNY Mellon
Citizens Bank
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
MassDevelopment
New Balance Foundation
New York Life Insurance Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
in memory
Irene Fallon
Lisa Ann Rawls
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith
Peter Yozell
in honor
David & Jessica Bell
Lilly Coughlan
Deb & Tom Daccord
Jane Deery
Lisa Ewing
John Henni
Carol Koppel
Gerry McCarthy
Lydia McGinn
Carol McKean
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big impact changes trajectories.
We measure the results of our mentoring programs with the Youth Outcome
Survey (YOS), a researched-based tool developed by Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America in conjunction with experts in the field of mentoring. There are three
types of reports produced from this data. They are:
which speaks to our culture and commitment to
accountability — how many surveys were due and completed;
the compliance report
which is designed to help us customize match support — highlighting areas of progress and where progress is needed; and
the score report
which highlights “what we achieve” and how we have
impacted our community. The outcomes report is organized to show results in
the national strategic outcome areas embraced by Big Sister Association and all
affiliates throughout the BBBS network.
the outcomes report
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In 2013, Big Sister Association achieved statistically significant improvement in at least one YOS outcome measure in each of the national strategic outcome areas.
The following chart contains highlights from the full report. It shows the percentage of girls served in our Community-Based (CBM) and School-Based Mentoring
(SBM) programs that report maintaining positive results or improving in each outcome area. An asterisk indicates statistically significant improvement.
Attitudes/Competencies
Educational Success
High aspirations, self-confidence,
pro-social relationships
Achieves success in school/education
social acceptance
75.4%*
CBM
finish high school
71.9%*
91%*
SBM
CBM
grades
82.1%*
SBM
68.1%
81.1%*
66.1%
70.3%
CBM
SBM
scholastic competency
62.8%*
CBM
64.5%*
SBM
86.7%*
have a special adult
89.7%*
CBM
CBM
go to college
89.4%*
CBM
85.2%
SBM
70.4%* 75.6%*
SBM
CBM
SBM
SBM
Risk Avoidance
Avoids risk behaviors
avoid skipping school
resist drug use
98.1%
CBM
96.6%
96.8%
CBM
SBM
resist tobacco use
96.2%
CBM
97.7%
SBM
avoid truancy
96.8%
58.2%
SBM
CBM
60.8%
SBM
avoid being late for school
77.3%
CBM
75.8%
SBM
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big impactmeans taking risks.
big sister of the year
sharon jones
& little sister shada
A
t age 11, Little Sister Shada took the initiative to
personally fill out the application for a Big Sister.
As the youngest child in her family, she watched
her older siblings benefit from having Big Sisters
and Big Brothers; she wanted to have some fun, too!
Of course, Shada and her Big Sister Sharon Jones
do have fun, but that just scratches the surface on
what these Sisters have together.
When Sharon and Shada first met, Sharon
remembers all the insecurities she felt: “I was
anxious. I thought she would think I was too old
to be a Big Sister.” Sharon also recalls Shada being
reserved, which heightened her anxiety during
their initial meeting. Sharon’s concerns proved to
be unfounded, as the pair have developed a strong
bond. After two and a half years together, Sharon
already knows, “I will be Shada’s friend for the rest
of her life. She’s got a place in our family, and in
our hearts.” Still, like all relationships, theirs took
time to grow.
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As a way to spend quality time together and to help
Shada become more comfortable, Sharon decided
to invite her Little Sister to her home for weekly
Sunday dinners. Sharon and Shada talk about
what kinds of foods they enjoy, and those they
dislike; and then, plan the menu. Not only are their
selections a joint decision, but they also shop for
the ingredients, and make the entire menu from
scratch. This weekly activity proves to be a great way
to build their friendship, expand their horizons,
and learn together. Sharon and Shada consider
nutritional content and healthy habits, Sharon says:
“We talk about making sure we’re eating foods that
are going to help our bodies, and that we take care
of ourselves.” Each week, Sharon pushed Shada to
taste new foods and attempt new techniques. From
squeezing juice, to rolling pasta, to grinding their
own meat, they invest time in creating the meal and
getting to know each other. The learning doesn’t
stop at cooking.
These Sisters frequently seek out other
opportunities to discover new interests: attending
musical performances, going to museums, and
trying new movies at the local theaters. Sharon
believes the most important lesson she has learned
from Shada is about determination: “Willpower
goes a long way,” says Sharon, “When she makes
up her mind, she makes things happen.” For
example, Shada loves fine art, and Sharon jokes,
“If you ever go to the museum with her, she has to
look at every single display. Every piece of china,
every painting!” Indeed, nothing seems to be able
to stop Shada; and, Sharon encourages that resolve
every step of the way.
When Sharon learned that Shada had a fear
of swimming — in part because of a negative
experience as a child but also thanks to some
common insecurities — she decided that this
was a challenge she could help her Little Sister
overcome. Sharon and her family had a vacation
home in Maine, and swimming was part of the
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daily, summer routine. She knew that with a bit
of encouragement, Shada would conquer that
anxiety. With the support of her Big Sister,
Little Sister Shada bravely approached the water
near Sharon’s Maine vacation home. At first, she
just waded around with the other children. After a
Shada describes having a Big Sister as “someone
who pushes you to excellence,” and she takes those
lessons with her in other aspects of her life. Big
Sister Sharon and Shada’s mother Paula established
an academic rewards system that everyone could
get excited about; and Shada responded well. Since
“I will be Shada’s friend for the rest
of her life. She’s got a place in our
family, and in our hearts.”
few hours, her fears diminished and she grew more
and more courageous in the water. Not only did
Shada overcome her fear, but she also learned how
to swim.
understand what the impact is, when you’re in the
relationship; but I see such growth and so much
potential in Shada, and I’m so happy that she’s in
our life.”
Sharon is an advocate, both for Shada and for Big
Sister Association. Thanks to her support, Shada
attended a sleep-away summer camp for the first
time, through a partnership between Big Sister
Association and The Summer Camp in Bridgton,
Maine. Through her employer, Sharon was able
to recommend Big Sister for a charitable grant.
In two years, Big Sister Association has received
$15,000 from the Staples Foundation, making it
possible to match more girls with a caring Big Sister
like Sharon.
being matched, Shada has adopted a can-do attitude
when it comes to school. She is now focused in
the classroom, and over the past year, she has
made significant improvements in both her grades
and school attendance. Sharon says, “It’s hard to
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big dreams need nurturing.
Match photo
big sister of the year
rosemary aylward
& little sister joeanna
W
hen Big Sister Rosemary Aylward and Little
Sister Joeanna first met, more than seven years
ago, they were nervous. The experience they were
about to have was new for both of them. Though
she wanted a Big Sister, Little Sister Joeanna was so
reserved during their first visits, she didn’t speak.
Instead, she drew pictures to communicate to
Rosemary how she was feeling and what she wanted
to say. Seven years later, conversation comes easily.
They call themselves true sisters, and support one
another in their ongoing development as individuals,
friends, and women.
Boston was already mentoring students in Joeanna’s
Charlestown school; so, a Big Sister seemed like just
the right resource.
Little Sister Joeanna, born and raised in Charlestown,
was in 2nd grade at the Warren-Prescott Elementary
School when she first met Rosemary, in 2006. In
the year before they met, Joeanna had experienced
some difficulty and loss. She was spending valuable
classroom time in the school nurse’s office; her
mother and school administrators knew she needed a
little extra support. Big Sister Association of Greater
The pair met every week, building their relationship
while doing a creative activity, playing a game, or just
talking. “In a way, we are totally different from each
other, but we can relate at the same time,” said Little
Sister Joeanna. In their weekly time together, Joeanna
might share a story about her friends or something
she read or heard on the news. If Rosemary had a
similar experience, but thought about it differently,
she’d challenge her Little Sister. In this way, these
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Rosemary, who grew up in Medford, was
51 years-old when she signed up to be a Big Sister.
With an academic background in child education,
Rosemary had been a successful volunteer tutor to
other children in the neighborhood. Since she had the
flexibility in her schedule, working at Delta Dental in
Charlestown, Joeanna thought that the time was right
to become a Big Sister.
Sisters respectfully pushed one another to expand
their thinking and embrace new perspectives.
Weeks turned into months, which turned into
years, and soon it was time for Joeanna to graduate
from elementary school. Typically, when middle
school student responsibilities increase and schedules
become more variable, Little Sisters choose to start
meeting with their Big Sisters on the weekends.
Since their mentoring relationship continued to
thrive in the school setting, the Sisters asked if they
could keep meeting, at Joeanna’s new school. So,
Big Sister Association contacted the middle school
administrators and facilitated the transition, providing
ongoing support to Big Sister Rosemary and Little
Sister Joeanna.
Since their first visits at the Warren-Prescott,
Joeanna has experienced a number of transitions and
obstacles in her academic and personal life. Rosemary
has helped build resiliency in Joeanna and, most
importantly, has taught her Little Sister that she has
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the tools to overcome any obstacle she faces. Rosemary
guides Joeanna to use her artistic talents to reflect on
whatever is happening around her, and to respond
in a healthy way. Recently, Joeanna began writing;
support her and listen to her, and respecting who
she is as an individual. Joeanna explained that
Rosemary gives her advice about school, about her
relationships with her peers and her family, but that
“the more we can share with each other, with
our real sisters, and our adopted sisters and
soul sisters, the better we all are for that.”
and, Rosemary has enthusiastically encouraged this
meaningful, creative outlet. “One of the things that I
have been impressed by in Joeanna is that she is able
to take her feelings and reflect upon them, and express
them through poetry. She writes beautifully; and I
think one of the things that has given me confidence
in [our relationship] is the privilege she has given me
by sharing her poems.”
Joeanna appreciates Rosemary for being there to
she does so in a comforting way, void of expectations
or judgement. Rosemary has been by Joeanna’s side
throughout elementary school and middle school, and
she continues to mentor her now that she is in high
school.“What if I didn’t get a Big Sister?” Little Sister
Joeanna wondered, “I don’t think I would be the same.
It is a privilege to have a mentor because a lot of kids
don’t have that. And without having someone to look
up to, people can be kind of just stuck where they are.”
Both Big Sister Rosemary and Little Sister Joeanna
want to see more Sisters flourish and connect.
Rosemary said that by bringing her together with
Joeanna, Big Sister Association has created sisters for
life. “This is my sister forever, and whatever happens,
wherever we are, we are sisters,” Rosemary said.
Rosemary wants to encourage all women to see in
their Sisters the opportunity for mutual support, to
grow and become stronger individuals. “We are all
connected to each other and are stronger for that
connection. So the more we can share with each other,
with our real sisters, and our adopted sisters and soul
sisters, the better we all are for that.”
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“women,
Confident girls
become confident
and confident women influence
family life and the
life of the
communities in which they live
in positive ways.
”
– Charlie Baker, General Catalyst Partners
Row 1 (left to right): Big Sister Anouska Bhattacharyya and Little Sister D’vine at the Dorchester Day Parade, Big and Little Sisters learn from students at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Big Sister Theresa Werth and Little Sister Lilliana at a Big Sister facilitated workshop
Row 2 (left to right): Little Sister Emily and Big Sister Meghan Keenan enjoying a picnic in the park, Little Sister Annie and Big Sister Rhee-Soo Lee swimming at Big Sister’s Annual Summer
Picnic, Big Sister Adebimpe Dare and Little Sister Chavelyn with the 2013 Red Sox World Series Trophy
Row 3 (left to right): Little Sister Dyanna and Big Sister Candace Bon at a Demi Lovato concert donated by Microsoft, Big and Little Sisters at a Teens Gives Back service day, Big and Little
Sisters taking salsa lessons donated by the Dance Complex
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Big Sister Board member, Thomas M. Menino, was honored
at the 2013 Big in Boston gala.
big legacy continues on.
A
fter celebrating his historic tenure as Mayor,
Big Sister Association is privileged to welcome
The Honorable Thomas M. Menino to our Board
of Directors. In his 20 years as leader of this
City, more than 15,000 girls have been given the
opportunity to reach their full potential through
the love and care of a Big Sister. As Mayor,
Menino demonstrated his complete commitment
to the mission of Big Sister. He not only talked
about the importance of mentoring girls, he also
did something about it. He hosted a volunteer
recruitment event at the Parkman House for more
than 100 women, encouraging them to become Big
Sisters — and they did. He attended all our events,
and not for the photo op: he stayed throughout
every function big or small, showing Big Sisters and
Little Sisters how much he cared. He took the time
to talk to our Little Sisters, asking them where they
went to school, what their goals were, and listening
to their stories.
Menino established numerous alliances and
committees focused on youth. He developed
the Girls’ Campaign, a coalition of girl-serving
organizations who come together to address critical
issues that impact girls throughout our City.
He started the Mayor’s Youth Council, meeting
with and listening to Boston’s teens and their
concerns for the future. He also formed the Boston
Youth Fund, which gives high school students
employment opportunities, and also pays the hiring
company, like Big Sister, to support, train, and
mentor them. He took the time to get to know the
staff of Big Sister, and, he took the time to mentor
our chief executive. It was a natural transition to ask
him to consider joining the Board of Directors.
As Mayor, Menino created a city for girls to
succeed. We look forward to our continued
partnership with him in this critical work on behalf
of girls.
In alignment with our vision to create a community
where every girl has access to opportunities,
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big legacyof support.
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board are composed of individuals from
diverse industries and professions, who lend their skills and talents to increase the
capacity of the organization. Through their generosity, guidance, and committee
work, they play a major role in expanding the Big Sister community.
Our Young Professional Board creates opportunities for us to further our reach
by connecting Big Sister with the next generation of philanthropists. The diverse
group of under-40 leaders is charged with engaging the young professional
community of Boston in our volunteer and fundraising activities.
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board of directors
Chair, Maxwell D. Bardeen, Jr., UBS Financial Services
President, Sharon McNally, The Connors Family Office
Vice President, Kathy Kiely, The Ad Club of Boston
Treasurer, Aileen Keaney, Audax Group
Clerk, Deborah Daccord, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, PC
Thomas L. Barrette, Jr., Holland & Knight
David Bruce, Highland Street Foundation
Terri Campbell, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Denise M. Coll
Jane Deery, PGR Media
Wing de la Torre, MD
Suzanne Fay Glynn, Glynn Law Offices
Lisa Hughes, WBZ-TV
Robert Lewis, Jr., TheBASE
Amanda Martinez, Boston Scientific
Dolores Mitchell, Group Insurance Commission
Juan Carlos Morales, TIAA-Cref
Lisa Murray, Citizens Bank
Timothy J. O’Brien, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Joseph T. Realmuto, Jr., PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Eneida Roman, Roman Law Offices
Jacqueline M. Smith, Ernst & Young, LLP
Jim Speros, Fidelity Investments
Karen Voci, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation
John Yozell, Yozell Associates, Employee Benefits Plans
advisory board
Jack Agnew, Manning Selvage & Lee of Boston
Jane Alpers, Denneen & Company
Denise Casper, U.S. District Court
Susan B. Connolly, Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Christine A. Creelman
Susan M. Esper, Deloitte & Touche
Maria Fernandes, Boston Children’s Hospital
Renée Landers, Suffolk University Law School
Carol McKean, Carol McKean Events
Mishelle Michaels
Janet Humdy Morrison, Korn Ferry
Sabrina Nicholson
Lynne O’Connor, Vistaprint
Lisa Scannell, Argo Group
Jacqueline Sonnabend, Sonesta International Hotels
Jean C. Tempel, First Light Capital
Beth Terrana
Pat Tietbohl, Accounting Management Solutions, Inc.
Marie A. Turley, Boston Women’s Commission
Liz Walker, Roxbury Presbyterian Church
young professional board
President, Heather Cloran, Yozell Associates
Vice President, Danielle Erdmann, eSecLending
Recruitment Chair, Jamie Charles, Middlesex District Attorney’s Office
Recruitment Chair, Elisabeth Egan, Oliver Wyman
Secretary, Jacquelyn Redmond, Redmond Law, LLP
Banker, Justin Clark, Raytheon
Megan Cooney, Morgan Stanley
Shannon Felton, British Consulate-General, Boston
Caitlin Glynn, Taylor, Ganson, and Perrin, LLP
Alena Johnson, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Kinsey Kornack, Fidelity Investments
Derek Losi, Cresa Boston
Erin Maghran, The Boston Globe
Alison Marigliani, Pegasystems, Inc.
Alex Martin, Eaton Vance Management
Geoff Mueller, General Catalyst Partners
Chris Nabhan, Eaton Vance Management
Elke Perkuhn, Ernst & Young, LLP
Jennifer Summers, State Street Corporation
Elly Van Faasen, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Arivee Vargas, Jones Day
Alexandra Webber, Dunkin’ Brands
Members of all Boards as of December 31, 2013
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“to
I wanted to be
heard and listened
when I was growing up. For me it is nice to
role model for a little girl and
help her become confident in herself and
be a
show her new experiences.
– Big Sister Stefanie Smith
”
big sister’s affinity groups
diversity council
recruitment ambassadors
The Diversity Council works to increase the diversity
of the staff and volunteer corps so that it reflects the
richness of the communities and girls we serve. Big
Sister Association was able to increase the number
of women of color in a mentoring relationship by 4%
in 2013 with the Diversity Council’s support.
Big Sisters not only serve as mentors but also
as recruiters. Big Sister Ambassadors are dynamic
community volunteers who leverage their
personal and professional networks to help us reach
key organizational goals, in order to positively impact
girls’ lives. Ambassadors work with Big Sister staff,
combining their knowledge and skills, to recruit more
women mentors and raise critical funds.
the 2013 diversity council
Stesha Emmanuel
Lianne Hughes
Charmain Jackman
Ana Leon
Courtney Leonard
Amanda Martinez
Essence McGill Arzu
Natasha Noel
Olga Perez
Keisha Pierre
Chiquita Rice
Eneida Roman
Shayna Simmonds
Alexandra Taylor
Erica Warner
Lesley White-Buefort
Nana Yankah
the 2013 big sister ambassadors
Aleena Bando
Patricia Caliento
Lina Emanuelsson
Annabelle Hood
Allison Huoth
Erin Mahorney
Felicia Okonkwo
Amelia Pattison
Briana Pendleton
Yvette Phillips
Susan Rosa
Mary Tuitt
Carrissa Tuozzo
alumnae association
kitchen cabinet
Through connecting and mobilizing current and
former Big Sisters and former Little Sisters who live
in the Greater Boston area, the Alumnae Association
functions as an advocacy group for girls. In 2013, Big
Sister’s Alumnae Association grew to more than
800 members.
This body is a group of Boston’s communityminded professional women who are trusted
colleagues and friends of Big Sister’s CEO.
They provide advice, encouragement and support
to advance the mission of Big Sister throughout
the region.
the 2013 alumnae association board
Sarah Clark
Kris Foster
Megan Herald
Rachel Hutton
Colleen Kenney
Mary Mabey
Jennifer Merrill
Meredith Pallone
Donna Thach
Kathy Wallace
the 2013 kitchen cabinet
Jane Alpers
Carolyn Casey
Ellen Clegg
Chris Creelman
Corinne Ferguson
Heidi Johnson
Harriet Lewis
Meredith Weenick
Gloria White-Hammond
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big commitmentmakes a difference.
big sister of the year
evelyn reyes
& little sister blasmiry
W
hen Little Sister Blasmiry was seven years old,
her parents enrolled her in Big Sister’s mentoring
program. During the enrollment interview, Blasmiry
told Big Sister’s staff that she always wanted an
older sister: someone in her life to look up to and
someone she could talk to about anything. She shared
that having a Big Sister would ease her loneliness,
especially on the weekends when she found herself
bored, with “nothing much to do.” When Big Sister’s
Enrollment & Matching Specialist met Evelyn Reyes,
an energetic, accomplished young professional, she
knew just the Little Sister for her.
Both Little Sister Blasmiry and Big Sister Evelyn
were born and raised in Boston with their familial
roots in the Dominican Republic. Evelyn would not
only be able to communicate directly with Blasmiry’s
Spanish-speaking parents, but she would also share an
understanding of what it’s like to grow up in Boston
with an extended family far from home. Blasmiry was
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eager to learn and to venture out; and Evelyn couldn’t
wait to get started as her Big Sister.
When Evelyn went to Blasmiry’s house with her Match
Support Specialist, to meet her Little Sister for the first
time, she brought a gift: a composition notebook. As
they got to know each other that day, Evelyn explained
the purpose of the notebook. They talked about the
fun things they would do together. Evelyn suggested
to Blasmiry that she write about what she thought of
their experiences, what she learned, and how she felt.
Since that first day, Evelyn has encouraged Blasmiry to
cultivate self-expression, openness, and honesty.
Many of their favorite memories include first-time
experiences that they’ve shared. Big Sister Association
provides an opportunity for a handful of Sisters to
go to camp together at Camp Fleur de Lis. She and
Blasmiry agreed it would be an exciting adventure to
have together since neither of them had ever been to
sleep-away camp. They spent the weekend doing typical
summer camp things, like archery and pottery.
“We got to do things that we were doing for the first
time, each of us, but we got to do it together,” said
Evelyn. Blasmiry’s mom Wendy recalls another firsttime experience that may not have been asmuch fun,
but was certainly significant to go through together:
getting braces. When Wendy learned that Blasmiry
needed braces, she worried. “What would her peers
think of her? Would she be bullied?” Coincidentally,
Evelyn had recently gotten braces. Evelyn was there to
offer guidance and support to both of them! Big Sister
Evelyn confidently smiled broadly, showing her Little
Sister that it was okay to have braces, and she didn’t
have to hide her cheerful smile. Evelyn told Blasmiry
that she should be confident in whom she is, and trust
that having — or not having braces — would not change
the wonderful qualities that make her who she is on
the inside.
Blasmiry also knows that her Big Sister has taught her
valuable skills and life lessons. When the opportunity
arose to participate in a city-wide entrepreneurship
program called Lemonade Day, the Sisters jumped at
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the chance. Like most of the activities they did together,
Evelyn saw what a great learning opportunity this could
be for Blasmiry, through a wonderfully age appropriate
activity: a lemonade stand. The pair explored the various
aspects of starting a business, and added a charitable
mortgages and loans. From the factors to consider when
purchasing a home to running a profitable lemonade
stand, to being comfortable in your own skin, Big Sister
Evelyn picks the right moments to share her knowledge
with Blasmiry, helping to prepare her for her future.
“Evelyn has helped me become a better person.
She makes me feel happy and proud of myself;
when I’m with her it’s like a breath of fresh air.
I feel like I can do anything.”
element to their stand. They decided to give part of
the proceeds from their lemonade sales to Big Sister
Association of Greater Boston, so the organization could
support other girls waiting for a Big Sister. Later in
their relationship, when Evelyn was buying a home, she
included Blasmiry in the process, teaching her about
And Blasmiry listens. She is 12 now, and in the years
with her Big Sister Evelyn, Blasmiry has expanded her
horizons, improved relationships with those around
her, and built her confidence.“Evelyn is a very positive
person and she helps me in so many ways. For example,
she once told me that you should always look for
options before making a decision.” And, it’s not only
Blasmiry that appreciates Evelyn’s influence. Blasmiry
is the oldest of four siblings, and her mother Wendy
knows that having the individualized attention of a Big
Sister has made a big difference in her daughter’s life.
Mom said, “Evelyn motivates Blasmiry to do better in
school and always encourages her, if she feels like she is
not doing her best. She helps my daughter learn more,
about herself, and about her future.”
“Evelyn has helped me become a better person. She
makes me feel happy and proud of myself; when I’m
with her it’s like a breath of fresh air. I feel like I can
do anything.”
For her dedication to her Little Sister, and for the many
ways in which Evelyn Reyes has supported Big Sister
Association through advocacy efforts, we recognize her
as a Big Sister of the Year.
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“
inspiration
to young girls in Boston.
Big Sister is an
We are proud to support you.
– Jeff Bellows, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
”
Row 1 (left to right): Big Sister CEO Deborah Re and Hill Holliday Chairman & CEO Karen Kaplan; Little Sister Ashlyn, Massachusetts Senior Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Big Sister Judy
Dombrowski; Founder and President of Rafanelli Events Bryan Rafanelli at Big Sister’s 2013 Fashion Show
Row 2 (left to right): Little Sister Nychele and Big in Boston Co-Chair Charlie Baker; Director of Special Events and Community Affairs at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Peggy Dray, Big Sister
CEO Deborah Re, and CEO of Carol McKean Events Carol McKean; Big in Boston Co-Chair Jack Connors, Jr.; Eastern Standard Chef Jeremy Sewall, Blue Ginger Chef Ming Tsai, Via Matta
Chef Michael Schlow, Board member Lisa Hughes, Stella Chef Evan Deluty, Oishii Chef Ting Yen
Row 3 (left to right): Big Sister Young Professional Board members and Big & Little Sisters at Boston.com’s Running with the Bridesmaids, General Catalyst Partners Analyst Geoff Mueller,
Big Sister Nikki White, Raytheon Financial Analyst Justin Clark, Massachusetts Health Connector Manager of Student Health Insurance Programs Heather Cloran; Blue Cross Blue Shield MA
supporters Alisha Collins, Jeff Bellows, and Big Sister Elly van Faasen
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financials
Big Sister prides itself on our fiscal responsibility, which is built upon diversified funding sources. In 2013,
Big Sister raised an historical high revenue of $3.3 million. Our long term investments, including a permanent
endowment of approximately $800,000, were valued at $2.9 million as of December 31, 2013.
2013 operating revenue
Special Events
38%
Foundations20%
Earned Income:
BBBS Foundation
11%
United Way
8%
Corporations8%
2013 operating expenses
Investment returns
designated for
current operations
4%
In-Kind Services
3%
Government
1%
All other
1%
Community-Based Mentoring
39%
Impact Services 7%
Fundraising
19%
School-Based Mentoring
15%
Management and
General 7%
Volunteer Management and
Recruitment
13%
Individuals6%
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audited financial
statement of activities
revenue
2013
654,316
Foundations
275,795
United Way
254,118
Corporations
187,531
Individual Giving
1,256,801
Special Events - Net Revenue
380,094
Earned Income - Big Brother Big Sister Foundation
66,533
Other Contributions
109,646
In kind Donations
130,000
Investment Returns Designated for Current Operations 3,314,834
Total Revenue
2012
560,894
336,051
197,963
181,717
956,334
49,000
130,623
218,528
130,000
2,761,110
2013
2012
Program Expenses
Community Based Mentoring
School Based Mentoring
Impact Services
Volunteer Management and Community Partnerships
Total Program Expenses
1,158,481
437,901
216,475
371,784
2,184,641
1,193,780
419,866
276,828
373,303
2,263,777
Management and General
Fundraising
Total Operating Expenses
204,148
545,779
2,934,568
308,667
463,348
3,035,792
Change in Net Assets from Operations
Investment and Interest Income
Gains (losses) on Investments
Investment Returns Designated for Current Operations
380,266
65,281
282,221
(130,000)
(274,682)
69,007
217,294
(130,000)
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
597,768
3,590,180
(118,381)
3,708,561
Net Assets, End of Year
4,187,948
3,590,180
operating expenses
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“
Big Sister for the 2,600
girls you support. That is an amazing
impact you are making.
Thank you
– Senior Senator Elizabeth Warren
”
big sister staff
At Big Sister, staff thrive in our collaborative, driven, and highly energetic environment. We believe in the power
of transformative relationships for the girls we serve and we challenge one another to achieve results.
deborah re, chief executive officer
Nikki White, Executive Projects Coordinator
senior management team
Alexis Harvey, Vice President of Operations
Judith Keefe, Director of Finance
Mia Roberts, Vice President of Recruitment and
Community Partnerships
Heidi Ziobro, LSW, Vice President of Program
program services
Cheryl Luacaw, Program Assistant
Victoria Preziosi, Program Assistant
operations
Becky Eidelman, Front Office Associate
Alyssa Soares, Coordinator of Office Administration
Courtney Sodano, Program Data Analyst
development
Morgan Randall, Associate Director of Development
Kira Ross, Manager of Special Events
Emily Yoder, Coordinator of Corporate and
Foundation Relations
Ayda Zugay, Development Coordinator
community-based mentoring
Ana Archibald, MSW, LICSW, Manager of Enrollment
& Matching,
Nadine Alvarez, LICSW, Match Support Specialist
Karina Arias, Match Support Specialist
Candida Alves, Enrollment & Matching Specialist
Anne Barone, Match Support Specialist
Caitlin Bryan, Coordinator of Match Support
Emily Cutts, Match Support Specialist
Andria Dunn, LSW, Coordinator of Enrollment & Matching,
Maria Fernandez Cabral, Match Support Specialist
Stephanie Fox, MS, Enrollment & Matching Specialist
Kathryn Friel, Match Support Specialist
Helen Fullerton, LSW, Senior Match Support Specialist
Lauren Hakala, MSW, Match Support Specialist
Caitlin Long, Match Support Specialist
Jasmin Lorenzo, Enrollment & Matching Specialist
Karen Lowe, Enrollment & Matching Specialist
Jessica Mendenhall, MSW, LICSW, Manager of
Match Support
Bethany Queior, Senior Match Support Specialist
Amy Steingart, Match Support Specialist
Emily Strange, Enrollment & Matching Specialist
Linda Troutman, MSW, LICSW, Coordinator of
Match Support
school-based mentoring
Judy Ellman, LICSW, Manager of School-Based Mentoring
Ann Marie Marzilli, Coordinator of School-Based Mentoring
Willa Mayo, Match Support Specialist
Jennifer Phaiah, LICSW, Enrollment & Match
Support Specialist
Ana Schreck, Match Support Specialist
Elvia Sornoza, Enrollment & Match Support Specialist
Ashley White, Coordinator of School-Based Mentoring
recruitment & community partnerships
Erica Brien, Manager of Recruitment
Gabriela Caballero, Highland Street Corps Ambassador of Mentoring
Tiffany Cooper, Recruitment Coordinator
Jessica Iocca, Recruitment Coordinator
Staff List as of December 31, 2013
impact services
Margot Phelps, LISCW Manager of Impact Services
Holly Armstrong, Senior Impact Specialist
Susan Johnson, Coordinator of High School Mentoring
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Big Sister Association of Greater Boston
161 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: 617.236.8060
Fax: 617.236.8075
www.bigsister.org
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