We are excited to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Growth Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. Every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, for excellence in the organization’s signature 1-to-1 youth mentoring program. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties is honored to receive this recognition.
The Growth Award recognizes agencies that have demonstrated growth in the number of (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”) who are matched through the program, year over year. In the past year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties has served 446 youth and grown its local services by seven percent.
“We are proud of our board and staff for making quality programming a priority for our local children,” said Yvette Flores Acevedo, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Their hard work equates to more mentorship in Palm Beach and Martin Counties and a brighter future for area youth.”
For over 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been dedicated to advancing equity, impact, and growth across the organization, making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Today, the organization creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships, helping build self-confidence and emotional well-being and empowering young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their futures and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ Board and Staff are committed to creating and fostering positive mentoring relationships. Through a shared dedication to meeting the needs of youth in their communities, the agency continues to empower young people to reach their full potential. The agency is proud to have been recognized for excellence in building brighter futures and championing new possibilities.”
