Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida

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Please join us in welcoming our newest match—Little Brother Tyrese and Big Brother Andrew! 🎉

While both Tyrese and Andrew are not new to our program, this is their first time being matched together—and we are so excited to watch their journey unfold. ✨ From shared experiences to new memories ahead, we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make on each other!

📣 We need more male mentors to step up and make a difference! Become a Big Brother today and help create life-changing connections just like this one. Visit www.bbbsnefl.org to get started today! 💫

🌟 Exciting news! We’re so excited to support the first cohort of Littles in a paid internship experience with Baptist Medical Center Nassau – Tipping the Scale!

Students will explore healthcare careers through mentorship and hands-on learning—gaining real-world experience to build brighter futures. 💚

Our Financial Literacy Class for Parents and Littles was AMAZING! From budgeting basics to smart saving strategies, our families walked away with valuable tools to help build stronger financial futures.

A huge thank you to our partners at CChasein College Park for investing in our Mentoring Village and empowering our families with the knowledge and resources needed to make confident money moves.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we're committed to helping our Littles and families thrive—not just today, but for generations to come. 💚

We are so thrilled to be back for 💚! Please join us in welcoming our newest match—Little Sister Ava and Big Sister Hannah! 🎉✨

These two are already looking forward to spending time together playing video and tabletop games 🎮♟️, enjoying some friendly competition with bucketball 🪣, baking sweet treats 🍪, and getting creative while learning new crafts 🎨. We can’t wait to see their friendship grow!

📣 Ready to start your own journey? Visit www.bbbsnefl.org enroll today as a Little (youth) or Big (volunteer), and be part of something life-changing! 💫

🎓🌟 Senior Spotlight: Austin “Cloud” Byrd 🌟🎓

Let’s hear it for another Little making BIG moves—Austin “Cloud” Byrd! 🙌✨

🎓 Graduating TOMORROW from Yulee High School
🎓 Headed to Florida State University to study Biomedical Engineering 🧬

Cloud’s leadership and impact truly set him apart:
👑 Senior Class President
🏅 Top 10 Hornet
📚 National Honor Society
🏋️ Varsity Weightlifting
🗣️ Founder of the Speech & Debate Program at YHS
🎓 Member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Board
🚭 Founder of the SWAT (Students Working Against To***co) chapter at YHS

Cloud, your passion for leadership, innovation, and service is nothing short of inspiring. 💙 The future is bright, and we know you’ll do incredible things in the world of science and beyond! 🚀
Help us wish him the best as he takes this next big step! 🎉

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight Alert! ✨🎓

Today we’re celebrating an amazing Little who truly shines in every way—Symiah! 🌟

🎓 Headed to Florida International University to major in Nursing
👑 Miss Bold City High School
📣 Cheer Captain
📚 Member of the National Honor Society

Symiah, your leadership, heart, and dedication inspire everyone around you! 💚 From the sidelines to the classroom, you’ve proven what it means to lead with passion and purpose—and we know you’ll make an incredible impact in the world of healthcare. 🩺✨
Help us cheer her on as she takes this next big step! 🎉

🎓🌟 Another one of our Littles doing BIG things! 🌟🎓

Let’s give a huge shoutout to Little Brother Jurian Fennell! 🙌
🏆 Salutatorian of Ed White High School
🎓 Headed to UCF to study Finance
💼 Proud recipient of the Availity Russ Thomas Scholarship

Jurian, your dedication, leadership, and drive have set you apart—and this is only the beginning of your amazing journey! 🚀 We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to watch you succeed in the world of finance.

Help us celebrate Jurian’s incredible achievements! 🎉

🎓✨ It’s Graduation Season and we’re celebrating BIG! ✨🎓

We’re beyond proud to shine the spotlight on one of our incredible Littles from the Class of 2026 — meet Josiah Parker! 🌟
🏆 Valedictorian of Andrew Jackson High School
✈️ Future Aeronautical Engineering major at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Josiah, your hard work, dedication, and ambition have truly taken you to new heights—and this is just the beginning! 🚀 We can’t wait to see you soar as you chase your dreams in the skies and beyond.

Join us in celebrating this amazing achievement! 💚🎉

✨ A Prom Night to Remember ✨

Big Brother Andrew and his wife went above and beyond to make this moment unforgettable—surprising their Little, Azari, and his sister, Nevaeh, by arriving as chauffeurs for prom! 💫 The heartfelt gesture brought their family to tears (literally—Mom was so touched 💕), and made the day even more special.

With Nevaeh’s Big Sister also by her side helping her get ready, this beautiful show of love, support, and connection truly says it all.

Moments like these are a powerful reminder of the impact our Bigs make—showing up, celebrating milestones, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

👉 Want to be part of moments like this? Become a volunteer today and help create life-changing memories for youth in our community! www.bbbsnefl.org

Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Bigs, Littles and BBBSNEFL staff “Got Our Green On” to support mental health awareness and remind our community that mental health matters.