‘I didn’t have much support … except for Leah’
Big Sister’s attention was one constant for Little Sister Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches shared under a picnic pavilion may not sound like the recipe for a life-changing friendship but...
Big’s influence still felt decades later
‘I can’t imagine where I’d be today without him’ In late 2000, now-retired Pfizer employee Bob Short was reviewing resumes when he came across a familiar name. The name matched...
Big Sister was ‘always there for me’
By the time Deeanne Rogers was 9 in 1974, she had already lived a life that was extremely unhealthy and full of emotional pain causing her to become aggressive towards...
‘She showed me that there is a different world out there’
Friendship with Big was life changing, says former Little Sister Janie Bergeron remembers how she felt when she was with her Big Sister Elaine. “When I was with her, I...
‘She helps me feel calm’
Marshall High School Bigs program boosts Littles’ emotional growth Sometimes all a child needs to stay engaged in school is having one thing to look forward to. For some Marshall students...
‘She teaches me as much as I teach her’
Big Sister, Little Sister enjoy being ‘goofy,’ setting goals Little Sister Rebecca and Big Sister Sharon Zinser share a sense of adventure and an appreciation for being “goofy.” And when...
Congratulations to all of our graduates!
We’re proud of all the Bigs and Littles who are graduating college and high school this spring! Best of luck on all of your future adventures! The following Littles graduated...