LETTER FROM THE CEO AND THE BOARD PRESIDENT

92% of Community-Based Littles reported that they felt close to their Big, consistent with our pre-pandemic metrics.

EQUITY & INCLUSION ENGAGED & COMPASSIONATE

Dear BBBS of NYC Community,

As two proud New Yorkers who have built our careers, raised our families, and grounded our lives in this great city of access and opportunity, we are honored to act in service of young people as CEO and Board President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC).

To love New York City is to love its people, including its youth, who are forging their own paths and teaching us how to lead in new ways. To care for the future of our city is to invest in creating meaningful connections and networks for its youth, so that the next generation of leaders can imagine and transform their biggest possibilities into reality.

Throughout its 118-year history, BBBS of NYC has matched generations of Littles with generations of Bigs to help them navigate an ever-evolving city. Today, our Littles face challenges unique to this moment, and still, their resilience inspires us to do more as a community of mentors, advocates, partners, and donors.

It is up to us as New Yorkers to ensure all youth—across diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities—have access to impactful mentorship. The relationships we create for our Littles and their Bigs—and which we help to grow longer and stronger—generate the excitement, curiosity, and social capital needed to ignite personal and professional success. These connections that turn into opportunities embody the true essence of New York City. And like New Yorkers, our BBBS of NYC community shows up consistently and gives of itself every day.

The following pages highlight the many ways our youth mentoring programs and services illustrate the very essence of our New York City community. Because we know you care about this city as much as we do, we invite you to continue playing an active role in writing its next chapter by investing in the potential of young New Yorkers.

In partnership,

Alicia D. Guevara CEO Barbara R. Mendelson Board President