Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles

🏖️ Our recent Beach Day was an incredible success! 🎉 With 36 dedicated matches in attendance, we enjoyed a fantastic day filled with volleyball, football, spike ball, a sandcastle competition, and more! 🏐🏈🏰 Special thanks to Aristotle for their invaluable volunteer support and for providing a delicious lunch! 🍔🍉 Days like these are crucial for our Littles, offering them the chance to build lasting memories and strengthen the bonds with their mentors. Don’t miss the next one! 👀 Volunteer to be a Big today at: bbbsla.org/volunteer #BeachDayFun #BeBigLA #MentorshipMatters #CommunitySupport #GetInvolved

Today, we celebrate and thank the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation for their incredible partnership that has contributed $2.4M toward youth well-being across the country. A special thank you to our local Ulta stores in LA for their continued support! We are excited for this partnership that ignites nationwide support for transformational mentorship! #BeBigLA #BBBSLA

🎬✨ We had an absolute blast at the inaugural Tours Open Doors event last month! 🌟 Huge thanks to THE FIFTH and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for making it all happen. Dozens of our Bigs and Littles had the incredible opportunity to explore the Fox Studio Lot, enjoy lunch, and get inspired by amazing speakers from various businesses at FOX Studios. This event gave our Littles a behind-the-scenes look at career paths in marketing and entertainment, sparking dreams and showing them what's possible. The excitement and inspiration were contagious! 💥 #ToursOpenDoors #BeBigLA #FoxStudios

🎉 #MatchMonday Spotlight: Deshunt & Philip 🎉 Meet Little Deshunt and Big Philip, a dynamic duo matched for an incredible 10 years! Deshunt just graduated high school and will be attending UCLA this fall to study Biology. 🌟 From the moment they were matched when Deshunt was just 8, to celebrating his 18th birthday with a shopping spree earlier this year, their bond has only grown stronger. Philip has been one of Deshunt’s BIGgest supporters, jumping up and down with joy when he heard the news of his Little Brother’s acceptance to UCLA. Their journey together continues to inspire us all, as they plan to continue onto our college preparation program: CPAC. True brothers for life! ❤️ Congratulations, Deshunt! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve at UCLA! #MentorshipMatters #UCLA #BeBigLA #ClassOf2024

Wrapping up the fiscal year with this incredible team! 🎉 Celebrating our collective impact and the amazing milestones we achieved together at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater LA. Here's to another year of making a difference, one match at a time! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

We are excited to welcome Govind Mohan, CFA, CPA to the BBBSLA Governing Board of Directors! With over 16 years of experience in alternative funds and a passion for innovation and efficiency, Govind brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Welcome, Govind! We look forward to the incredible impact you will make.

We are thrilled to welcome Jerome Caldwell to the BBBSLA Governing Board of Directors! As a dedicated IT professional and passionate mentor, Jerome brings extensive expertise and a deep commitment to our mission. His 8 years as a Big and recognition as the 2022 National Big Brother of the Year highlight his dedication to empowering youth. Welcome, Jerome! We are excited to have you on board and for the BIG things to come.

At a young age, I was once a kid who life threw way more than any kid should ever have to deal with at my feet. Without the guidance and leaning in from many who simply wanted to do good and give me a chance, I don't end up where I am today. So with that as a backdrop, it couldn't have been more of an honor to launch our inaugural Tours Open Doors event in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America a couple of weeks ago, where we hosted dozens of kids at our home on the FOX Studio Lot in Los Angeles, providing studio tours, lunch, and inspiring sessions from a variety of speakers from leaders across various businesses at FOX Studios. The mission, since the initial ideation of the initiative, has always been simple. If kids can see something they can be something, and giving these kids a look behind the curtain on various career paths that exist for them in marketing and entertainment that they might not typically see created a spark that was visible for all to see throughout the day. A difference was made, and that's all you can ever hope for. A huge thank you to Deborah Barge, CFRE and Adam Vasallo for having open ears during a conversation at the Super Bowl that sparked this. Huge thanks to Diogo Felippelli @Carissa Smith Ani Akpan for coming out and speaking and motivating the kids. Huge thank you to Rose Sadler Stacey Robinson Kimberly Fine Gutierrez for leaning in to make sure the kids had everything they needed to make the day special. Thank you to Eric Rehm for being a great partner in bringing this all to fruition. Lastly, huge thanks to Fox Corporation Tubi for caring, as sometimes, that's all it takes. We @ THE FIFTH look forward to continuing to test the limits on how much good we can do in the world around us. #DoGood #Philanthropy #ToursOpenDoors

In mid-April, amidst the whirlwind of our National Conference planning, a spark ignited within the team to celebrate Juneteenth differently this year. With less than two months to execute, the challenge was formidable but fueled by a vision to amplify the significance of Juneteenth and engage deeply with the voices of the Black community. Our journey began with an invaluable partnership with Lauren Plichta and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles team, who shared our passion and drive. Lauren introduced me to Micki Jackson, her dynamic Manager of Community Outreach. Together, we envisioned an event that wasn't just BIG, but meaningful—packed with speakers, presenters, and musicians. However, securing a venue with the clock ticking was our first hurdle. Fortune smiled upon us with WalkGood LA, a venue that not only embraced our idea but also became the cornerstone of our plans. With the venue set, the pieces began falling into place. Despite being just three weeks out, we managed to assemble an extraordinary panel including Samantha Neyland, Reginald B. McKinley, II, and Anefertiti Bowman. Our longstanding partners, Whitney Taber of Girls Make Beats and Brandon Santiago with Get Lit - Words Ignite, came through to enrich our event with compelling youth performances. As the event date approached, coinciding with the start of my family vacation, I was torn between personal commitments and professional passion. Thankfully, Eve Hemby Jones, our Director of J.E.D.I., stepped in seamlessly to not only download all of the details and be on the ground, but also to engage with the attendees, ensuring a memorable and impactful experience for all. This Juneteenth, WalkGood LA was more than a venue—it was a testament to what can be achieved when ambition meets action. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this unforgettable celebration. Your dedication and spirit have truly made a difference. #Juneteenth #CommunityImpact #BBBSLA #WalkGoodLA #JEDI

For 12 incredible years, Charlie and Arnold have shared countless memories, laughter, and growth. From their first meeting to celebrating Arnold’s graduation, their journey is a testament to the power of mentorship and friendship. A huge shoutout to Arnold and all of our graduating Littles this year! 🎓 Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder. As we wrap up grad season, let’s celebrate these milestones and look forward to the bright futures ahead. Here’s to the bonds that make a difference and the achievements that inspire us all. 🌟💫 #BBBSLA #BeBigLa #Graduation2024 #MentorshipMatters