Joe MacPherson Foundation
Joe MacPherson was the youngest son of six children, born in Berkeley before the family relocated to Los Angeles. Within a year of the move,
April 22, 2021
IMPACT STORIES
Scott & Karen Green: Project STRIVE
As parents of three children, Scott and Karen Green are passionate about creating opportunities to empower all youth through education and extracurriculars. Through a relationship with Orange County Community Foundation,
March 15, 2021
2021 Big Sister of the Year
Adali was just eight years old when she met her Big Sister Alice, and she was in need of a friend who could open her eyes to new possibilities for her future. Alice introduced Adali to a new, creative way of thinking—through art.
January 29, 2021
2021 Big Brother of the Year
Growing up away from extended family, Will found his own circle of support through his friends and their parents. Will attributes his success in life to these mentors who helped raise him; he also credits them as the inspiration behind his decision to help a child in his community as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
January 29, 2021
Introducing the 2021 Big of the Year Finalists
Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters recognizes two outstanding volunteers who have gone above and beyond as mentors. The 2021 Big of the Year finalists
January 7, 2021
A Message from a Graduate
Just four years ago, Andrew and I had our first outing. We went to play basketball and he took me to South Coast Plaza to buy a tie because the very next day, I had freshman orientation. It’s crazy to think that four years have gone by so fast. Andrew has been an absolutely amazing leader to me and he’s shown me what it means to be an amazing person—on the court and off the court.
August 21, 2020
Thank you, Mark Rutherford!
Board Member Mark Rutherford had a personal goal of raising $1 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters through our annual golf tournament. As an active (and competitive!) member of the
August 1, 2020
Virtual Mentorship in Action
Through this period of isolation, our mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters help remain a source of hope, comfort and connection for children in our
April 14, 2020
2020 Big Brother of the Year
As a quiet child, Zahir had always struggled to communicate with his parents and teachers. But it became much worse after his father died when Zahir was just seven years old. Zahir’s grades dropped, he became fearful of new experiences, and he started isolating himself from his family.
January 30, 2020
