Q3/4 2025 Spotlight - BBBSNEFL

This quarter’s spotlight shines on a nonprofit that’s especially close to my heart. I’ve had the privilege of being a Big Sister for nearly three years, and it remains one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. JJ’s mother enrolled her in Big Brothers Big Sisters, hoping to find someone who could introduce her to new experiences and reinforce the value of education. I’ve taken that responsibility to heart, and I can only hope I’ve been the positive influence JJ deserves. With her sharp intellect and quick wit, JJ is a bright spark in my life. She makes me laugh constantly and inspires me even more. Being her Big Sister has been a gift far greater than I ever imagined.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida’s (BBBSNEFL) mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSNEFL operates under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. For more than 110 years, BBBSNEFL has impacted children, families, and our community by providing mentoring services proven to help our kids beat the odds. By placing a caring adult in the life of a child, we create safe, high-quality, long-lasting mentoring relationships that inspire local youth to realize their full potential through personal and academic achievement.  To learn more or become a mentor, visit www.bbbsnefl.org, or donate today.