Alumni
Once a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, always a part of the mission.
Welcome, BBBSRI Alumni!
Whether you were a Mentor, a Mentee, or both — you’re forever part of the BBBSRI family. The bonds built through mentorship don’t end when the formal mentoring relationship closes — they grow, evolve, and continue to inspire. On this page, you’ll find stories from Alumni Mentor and Mentees who’ve shared the lasting impact of their mentoring relationships. We invite you to watch, reflect, and reconnect.
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Alumni Mentor, Paul Oberg
“The Big gets as much out of this relationship as the Little does because they are appreciative of everything you do. And giving a few hours of your time a few times a month is not a lot to make an impact…”
Alumni Mentor, Bob Oresman
“I would tell someone considering to be a Mentor that it doesn’t take a lot of time, you can make a big difference in a Mentee’s life, and that you will probably get more out of it than you know, and certainly maybe even more than the Mentee does…”
Alumni Mentee, Shawn Andrews
“When I look at a lot of friends I had growing up who were in similar situations, I see the difference, having that kind of stability there and that relationship made a huge difference. He was someone who was 100% himself and I feel like kids need that kind of presence around them…”