Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward

This Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy the holiday surrounded by love, laughter, and family. Thank you for being part of our BBBS Broward family—together, we’re building brighter futures! Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude.???? #ThankfulForYou #BBBSBroward #MentorshipMatters

Feasts, Football, and Family Fun with the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium! ?? Our Little Sister and her family were treated to an MVP-worthy evening at the Dolphins’ annual Thanksgiving dinner presented by Goya at Hard Rock Stadium! What a treat to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal served up by the players themselves! A special thanks to #55 Aaron Brewer for joining us at the table and making the night even more memorable. 5??5?? ?? Thank you, Miami Dolphins, for being champions on and off the field!

BIG MOMENT ALERT! TUNE IN this Wednesday to the Macy's NBC special, Countdown to Thanksgiving, at 8 PM EST to get to know the inspiring story of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest, Inc. Inc. match, Arin W. and Little Amelia. Amelia and Arin—who btw is also a local board member and represents agencies on our national leadership council—will be joining Bigs and Littles from across the country for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this Thursday! And wow do they all have talent! Bigs and Littles auditioned and were selected from throughout the country traveling to begin rehearsals in NYC this week for the BIG moment later this week. To watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, tune-in to your local NBC station or live-stream on Peacock, from 8:30AM-12:00PM EST. You’ll find our BBBS squad on the Central Park float, right before Santa, and maybe you’ll even see my family and I cheering them on from the bleachers! ?? Thank you Macy’s team for the opportunity and let’s go! #MacysParade #BBBS #BeBig

In the spirit of gratitude, our School-to-Work site with Stranahan High School Littles and Broward County Convention Center Bigs went out to Feeding South Florida? to spend the day giving back! ??? Together, they packed meals for the elderly population in Broward & Miami Dade, showing the power of mentorship and community during this season of Thanksgiving. Thank you to our amazing Bigs and Littles for spreading kindness and making a BIG impact. Let’s keep the gratitude going all season long!

We’re stepping into a whole new role—mentors! Our Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County staff, who typically make and support the Big & Little matches, are now Bigs to 28 AMAZING students from Plantation High School as part of our very own Big Futures School-to-Work site, right here in our office! Our team is so excited to guide and empower these incredibly bright students all semester long. A “BIG” thank you to Board Member Manuel Catedral and Collinson Group for believing in the power of mentorship and supporting our mission. Together, we’re building brighter futures!

? Grateful hearts and giving spirits! ? What an incredible afternoon at our 3rd Annual Friendsgiving, hosted by Women on the Verge! A huge thank you to La Fuga and the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale team for welcoming us back for another year of connection and community. Together, we raised vital funds for the Big Futures WOTV Scholarship Fund, helping turn dreams into BIG futures for the youth we serve. Special thanks to our incredible co-chairs, Selina Hightower, Samara Minichiello, and Erica Stowers, our founder, Traci Miller, and the vendors who helped us kick off the holiday season. To our WOTV Crown & Annual members, you made this day truly unforgettable!

We’re thankful beyond words! With the help of our amazing partners at ALDI USA and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida down to enjoy delicious Thanksgiving meals this holiday. Our heartfelt gratitude also to our incredible board members who rolled up their sleeves and volunteered to help us distribute these bountiful and well received meals. ????#Aldi #BeBig

???? Happy Veterans Day ???? Today, we salute all veterans and active-duty military members, including those in our Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward family—from Bigs and parents of Littles to board members, staff, and all of our incredible supporters. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to making a BIG impact in our community.

The holiday season is here, and we’re partnering with Macy’s to give the gift of mentorship! ?? Now through December 24, you can help us spark change by donating online or rounding up your purchase in-store. Through Mission Every One, Macy’s is empowering youth with life-changing mentorship. Join us to make this season even brighter for kids in our community! ?????? macys.com/purpose

?? We’re hiring! ?? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is looking for a passionate and dedicated Customer Relations Specialist to join our team! In this role, you’ll help connect volunteers, youth, and families, ensuring a smooth and positive experience throughout the enrollment process. If you have excellent communication skills, a strong community focus, and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Send your resume to [email protected] to apply today!