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July 8, 2010 | Read NewsThe Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new, strategic direction for Big Sisters of Rhode Island. With more than 40 years of commitment to the mentoring of young girls through one-to-one community based services, Big Sisters has been a mainstay in the support of children at risk in Rhode Island.
Big Sisters of RI has just announced the Big Sister of the Year 2010 Award has gone to Former Teacher Beverly Restivo of North Kingstown!
June 28, 2010 | Read NewsBig Sisters of RI recently hold its annual End of the School Year and Heart to Heart Recognition event in Providence during which Beverly Restivo walked away with the honor of “Big Sister of the Year, 2010.” The event took place on the 7th floor of the GTECH Building where Big & Little Sisters will be able to view the evening’s WaterFire.
Deborah Saunders, M. Ed, joined Big Sisters of Rhode Island as Executive Director
December 03, 2009 | Read NewsIf you noticed a new person at the helm here at Big Sisters of Rhode Island, you are correct! Deborah Saunders, M. Ed, joined Big Sisters of Rhode Island as Executive Director in October. Deborah has over 15 years senior management experience in non-profits, spending much of that time as Executive Director of YMCA programs, most recently in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Newest Members of Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s “Magical Circle” Honored At 3rd Abracadabra Ball
April 10, 2010 | Read NewsCRANSTON, R.I., -- On Saturday, April 10, 2010, 250 guests honored the five newest members of Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s “Magical Circle” at its Abracadabra Ball. The women were honored for both their personal achievements and their work performed on behalf of the community.
Mentoring Programs Change Lives
March 15, 2009 | Read News“Mentoring is one of the most powerful means of intervention we have for at-risk youth,” says Dr. Jay Winsten, associate dean of Harvard’s School of Public Health. Studies show that mentoring programs can play a powerful role in reducing drug and alcohol abuse, youth violence, and dropout rates. They also enhance emotional health.
Good Housekeeping Says BBBS Can Help You Live Longer!
March 9, 2009 | Read News"People who volunteer at two or more organizations have a 44% lower death rate than those who don't do any charity work. . ." Check out the Good Housekeeping article, 4 Ways to Live Longer featuring Big Brothers Big Sisters and how volunteering can help you live longer!
Newest Honorees to be Inducted into Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s “Magical Circle”
February 29, 2009 | Read NewsCRANSTON, R.I., -- Rhode Island residents Kimball Hall, Beverly Ledbetter, Kati Machtley, Anne Szostak, and O. Rogeriee Thompson will be honored as the newest members of Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s “Magical Circle” during the agency’s Abracadabra Ball.