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Friday, December 6, 2024

Good Day New York: Jared Landaw and Aaron Frager

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Trustee Jared Landaw and VP of Outreach Aaron Frager Discuss the Gridiron Games, a Flag Football Tournament at MetLife Stadium Featuring a Youth Competition and Engagement with Legal and Accounting Firms.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

BronxNet: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City | OPEN

OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Vice President of Recruitment and Outreach at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Aaron Frager discussing how the organization's dedication to mentoring and community support is shaping the futures of NYC’s youth and helping them reach their full potential.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

PODCAST: Innovation and Impact - Learn to Lead

Michael Coughlin is Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Chief Program & Innovation Officer. On this episode we talk about what it takes to run NYC’s largest youth-mentorship program, which annually matches more than 2,500 kids from across the five boroughs with “bigs” who support and advise them.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Finding a bond through mentorship in NYC

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City is the city’s largest mentoring organization. Its mentors are matched with kids based on common interests. The mission is to inspire the best possible future for New York City youths.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Launches Asian Immigrant Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters New York City has a New American program for Asian immigrants and first generation Americans. May Ng, president, Big Brothers Big Sisters' Asian Mentoring Committee and Spencer and Matthew, members of the program join CBS New York to discuss.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

NYC-Based Mentoring Program Gives First-Gen Students a Boost at 75 Colleges

Big Brothers Big Sisters has helped hundreds of undergraduates navigate campus life and find a path to career success.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Yusef Salaam on Good Day New York

Exonerated Five member and former BBBS of NYC Little Council Member Yusef Salaam shares his experience on mentoring and it's impact on building generations of leaders.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Ricardo Oropeza: A big brother and friend

“Thinking back to where I was and at that age, it’s just kind of difficult to get a perspective of what’s possible in the future because you’re only, you only know what you're given,” Oropeza said.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

PODCAST: Love Yourz With Alicia Guevera, CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters NYC

On this episode we sit down with Alicia Guevera, the first female identifying CEO of Big Brother Big Sister NYC. Alicia shares stories about her Cuban heritage, growing up in the BX, and her love for hip hop. From a young age, her family taught her to love her community, and the importance of giving back.

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Monday, April 8, 2024

PODCAST: Building a Workplace Mentorship Program with Michael Coughlin

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City is the nation's first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Chief Program and Innovation Officer Michael Coughlin joins us today to tell us about their newest iteration of mentoring: their workplace mentorship program.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Increasing Black Employment Through Mentorship

Entering 2024, there were 65,000 fewer African American workers. However, one nonprofit organization is helping Black youth find more jobs through the tool of mentorship.

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Big Brothers, Big Sisters looking to match more mentorships

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Be Bronx, Be Big' Campaign Recruits Adult Mentors For Borough's Youth

If you’ve ever thought of yourself as a role model for kids, now is the perfect time to make it official. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC on Tuesday, Jan. 23, announced the kickoff of the “Be Bronx, Be Big” campaign to increase youth mentorship in the Bronx.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Opinion: Investing in the Bronx's Next Generation

The road to success isn’t easily traveled alone. Most successful people attribute their achievements to the guidance and mentorship they received from others along the way...

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BronxNet: Big Brothers Big Sister of New York City | OPEN

OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Director of Recruitment and Outreach at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Aaron Frager who talks about the organization's efforts to connect young individuals with mentors to guide them toward a successful future.

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Life After High School: Redefining Success for Today’s Teens

Nearly half of high school graduates say they don’t think they need college to be successful. Here, 5 young adults share the paths they're creating for themselves.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC leader on the lasting benefits of mentorship

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, founded in 1904, is the country’s first and the city’s largest youth mentoring organization.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters', organización de tutoría a niños y jóvenes

Liderando el capítulo de la ciudad de Nueva York de esta organización se encuentra una cubana estadounidense criada en El Bronx y la primera mujer en ocupar el cargo en la ciudad: Alicia Guevara.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC needs more volunteers

NEW YORK (PIX11) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, mentoring at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City never stopped. At the time, they moved to digital platforms such as Zoom and FaceTime. But now there’s a need for more volunteers who can meet in person.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Alicia Guevara, first woman to lead Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City

NEW YORK -- March is Women's History Month, which celebrates women's contributions to culture and society.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

LGBTQ+ youth organization works to change the landscape of mental health

Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC is leading a citywide coalition to advocate for policy changes

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

When it Comes to Mentorship, Trust is the Main Ingredient

When it Comes to Mentorship, Trust is the Main Ingredient Mentorship changed my life. And it all come

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

My school forced me into special education. Now, I am going to college

My school forced me into special education. Now, I am going to college. As college admissions officers st

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

For a More Equitable City, Provide More Mentorship Opportunities for Youth

Opinion: For a More Equitable City, Provide More Mentorship Opportunities for Youth ‘Investing in mentor

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Friday, April 9, 2021

On a Positive Note: Incredible women in the tri-state area

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Friday, April 9, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO - Why Its Key New Yorkers Be Mentors

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Monday, February 1, 2021

5 Ways To Be A Better Mentor—And Get A Return On Your Investment

5 Ways To Be A Better Mentor—And Get A Return On Your Investment

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Names Barbara R. Mendelson as New Board President

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Names Barbara R. Mendelson as New Board President Mendelson continues the tradition of strong female leadership at NYC's largest

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Friday, April 9, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, TechBae Announce New Mentorship Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, TechBae Announce New Mentorship Program Pilot program to match tech career mentors with New York City college students

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Monday, June 10, 2019

CRAIN'S PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City names Alicia Guevara Chief Executive Officer.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

ALICIA GUEVARA NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW YORK CITY

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

40th Annual Sidewalks of New York Dinner

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Celebrates Mentoring at 40th Annual Sidewalks of New York Dinner

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters honors matches of year

Big Brothers Big Sisters National Mentoring Month

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Friday, January 27, 2017

2 Staten Islanders are being honored

They're not related by blood, but 2 Staten Islanders are being honored for their "sisterly bond."

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Friday, January 27, 2017

THE BRONX CELEBRATES NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

Elected officials joined the community and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC to honor ‘Bronx Male and Female Matches of the Year’ for remarkable impact

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

This is National Mentoring Month

For BBBS of NYC, this year’s National Mentoring Month marks the launch of its 2017 citywide campaign to recruit more volunteer mentors

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Nations Oldest Mentoring Organization Applauds New White House Campaign Targeting At-Risk Youth

Nations Oldest Mentoring Organization Applauds New White House Campaign Targeting At-Risk Youth Statement from Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City President &am...

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of NYC Hosts 37th Annual Sidewalks Of New York Awards Dinner

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of NYC Hosts 37th Annual Sidewalks Of New York Awards Dinner

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Staten Island Celebrates National Mentoring Month With Nation's First Mentoring Organization

Staten Islanders Joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC for Grand Opening Of Staten Island Office; Honors 'Staten Island Big of the Year’ For Remarkable Service

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