Empowering Young Women, One Match at a Time
We know that every young person has unique potential and promise within them, and it’s especially inspiring to see our Big Sisters walk alongside their Little Sisters throughout their mentoring relationship to uncover the confidence, strength, and passions that they have carried with them all along. In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our Little Sisters to share some insight into the impact of mentorship in their lives, women who inspire them, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
One-Year Virtual: Celebrating Keeping Kids Connected
One year ago, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee pivoted to virtual operations as a result of the global pandemic. And while that pivot brought with it many new changes and challenges, one thing that stayed the same was our laser focus on youth. Our team quickly, yet effectively went into full creativity and innovation mode to achieve so many incredible things that, through the generosity of our supporters, have enabled us to continue to serve our youth as well as scale the impact of our mentoring programs.
Hoping for a Forever Match: Michelle and Vanessa’s Story
When Little Sister Vanessa met Michelle, she was shy and felt like she didn’t fit in with the world. She wanted a Big Sister to help her learn how to communicate better with others and help her get out of the house and try new things. And for Michelle, becoming a Big was a way for her to slow down and help a young woman since most of her past volunteer work focused on adults.
MentorHub: Reimagining Mentoring in a Virtual World and Beyond
As an organization that builds professionally supported mentoring relationships that typically take place in a face-to-face environment, the pandemic turned our world upside down. When everything needed to move virtually, we knew it was crucial to reimagine what mentoring looks like in this new normal and seek innovative tools to keep kids connected to their mentors.
Four Perfect Matches and Counting: Rachelle’s Story
As a mother who wants the best for her kids, Rachelle turned to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and found that a Big was exactly what her son and daughters needed to reach their full potential.
From Realizing Potential to Defending it: Edward’s Story
As a former Little, current Big, and Davidson County police officer, Edward is a strong advocate for youth mentorship and recognizes the life-changing impact it can have on a young person.
A Bond that Can’t be Broken: Introducing our Big and Little of the Year
A match centered around food and sports has grown into something much bigger. After 10 years of being matched, Big Brother Dallas and Little Brother Emerald feel more like family.
The Impact of Giving Back: Corey and Nathan’s Story
The mentors in Big Brother Corey’s life led him to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Now, Corey finds himself growing as much from his mentoring relationship as his Little Brother Nathan is.
