The One Year Anniversary of Nick and Damiere

You Can Be a Big for Waiting Littles Logan and Gavin

Match Madness Anniversary - Erica and Naya

Waiting Littles, Cosplay and the Grinch

With the new school year starting, the Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based program has had to change to reflect the new format each school is taking to combat COVID-19. Learn how each school is operating with the program this year, though we're very conscious that things could change based on the pandemic.

Join the mentoring specialists from Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio - Brittany, Sarah, Abby, and Mandy - as they provide all the details that parents and children need to know.

Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for?

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Match Madness for the month of July is a wrap! And the campaign was a success thanks to all the listeners and supporters in the community. Tune into this episode to meet one of our brand new matches from the campaign, Little Brother Damiere and Big Brother Nick.

Thank you to all the mentors who applied to the program. Thank you to the parents who enrolled their children in the program. And thank you to the sponsors who are supporting the matches.

Also, we're happy to announce that our podcast will continue beyond the campaign. We can't wait to bring more information about the program and introduce more matches to our listeners!

Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for?

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As Match Madness comes to a close for the month of July, Beverly Pearch and Olivia Scally from BBBS discuss the statistical analysis behind every one of their matches. Bigs and Littles aren't just randomly matched together; relationships are paired after deep analysis of all sorts of data collected through a variety of sources.

Tune in to find out how the specialists at Big Brothers Big Sisters pair the matches and the statistics behind those decisions.

Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for?

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On this episode, BBBS staff members Mandy and Brittany talk with a very impressive young man named Josh. Josh is a high schooler looking ahead to college, and his relationship with his Big, Mark, has helped propel him toward his future. Mark has become a father figure for Josh, and the two explain their relationship, the different things they've learned from each other, and the memories they've made.

Then, Josh's adoptive aunt Deb sits down and discusses why she entered Josh into the program. If you've ever thought of entering a child into the program, this is a discussion you'll want to hear.

Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for?

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Courtney Daniels and Mary Newman join BBBS staff members Brittany and Abby to discuss what it's like to be matched with teenagers. Many people might think mentoring teenagers could be more challenging, but Courtney and Mary reveal just the opposite. Their experiences with their Littles will shake away any doubts you might have about teenagers not wanting mentors - because they want them more than anyone.

Then, we meet Micah, a Little who's been on the waiting list for 6 months. Micah loves sports and outdoor activities, and he's looking for a mentor to help him with his self-confidence as he transitions into the 8th grade.

Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for?

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If you're not familiar with the school-based program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters, this episode will give you a deeper insight. First, you'll hear from Lindsey Tidrick, the Strasburg School Counselor, as she explains how the program has benefited students in her school. Then, two school-based Big Brothers join the show and discuss how they've participated in the program. These conversations help convey just how easy - yet impactful - mentoring kids can be.

Every child needs as many positive role models as possible. So what are you waiting for?

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Special thanks to Republic State Mortgage for sponsoring the podcast! Visit them at republicstatemortgage.com.