We are standing up to keep kids connected and supported during this time of school distancing, social distancing and stress related to the coronavirus. Plus, we continue to fight against racism and injustice so all children can grow up and achieve their full potential. Stand with us today!
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Little Brother Keenan was on the waiting list for a Big Brother for more than a year, until he was finally matched with his Big Brother Matt Reusing in 2017. Matt, a lifelong Cincinnatian, works for Kraft Heinz and wanted to become a Big Brother because he grew up as an only child in a single-parent home, and felt he could have benefitted from having a Big Brother himself. When they first met, Keenan was shy and quiet, but as he and Matt got to know each other, he’s opened up and come out of his shell. Matt has been a wonderful support in helping Keenan build confidence and try new things. Keenan has shown great improvement in his self-confidence in both academics and social settings. He’s kept his grades up even during this challenging time.
Matt and Keenan have a tradition of getting together most Saturday mornings for breakfast and heading out to one of the Tri-State’s many local parks. Matt can be found cheering Keenan on during his many sporting events! The two have quite a bit in common, making it easy for them to do different activities like playing sports, video games, going to movies, shopping and they even like running errands together. During the time matches were not able to meet because of the pandemic, Matt and Keenan kept in touch virtually. Having things to look forward to, like Saturday breakfast and getting back into sports, helped keep them connected. Once they were able to get together in person again, Matt and Keenan were right back on track. (We know they’re looking forward to getting back to events like the one in this pre-pandemic photo!)
And we look forward to seeing where this friendship takes Matt and Keenan over the years—we are grateful to have them as part of our BBBS family!
Are YOU ready to be a Big? Apply today! –and get ready to help a child reach his or her full potential!
Matt and Keenan have a tradition of getting together most Saturday mornings for breakfast and heading out to one of the Tri-State’s many local parks. Matt can be found cheering Keenan on during his many sporting events! The two have quite a bit in common, making it easy for them to do different activities like playing sports, video games, going to movies, shopping and they even like running errands together. During the time matches were not able to meet because of the pandemic, Matt and Keenan kept in touch virtually. Having things to look forward to, like Saturday breakfast and getting back into sports, helped keep them connected. Once they were able to get together in person again, Matt and Keenan were right back on track. (We know they’re looking forward to getting back to events like the one in this pre-pandemic photo!)
And we look forward to seeing where this friendship takes Matt and Keenan over the years—we are grateful to have them as part of our BBBS family!
Are YOU ready to be a Big? Apply today! –and get ready to help a child reach his or her full potential!
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is to ignite, empower, and defend potential in our youth through powerful 1-to-1 relationships. We hurt when we see racism and injustice. Our Black staff, Bigs, Littles, families and supporters are among those hurting the most. When we see these community members unjustly suffering as the victims of inequality and violence, we suffer with them.
Defending potential means that we will stand up for what is right and use our voices and action to help our kids when they need us the most.
Unacceptable acts of violence, like we witnessed with George Floyd and countless others, make our mission even more critical. By connecting Bigs and Littles, bridging gaps between races and cultures, creating life-changing friendships, and empowering voices to speak out against injustice, we can help be part of the change.
We are against violence, racism, injustice, and inequality. We stand for connection, inclusion, positivity, and empowerment.
Defending potential means that we will stand up for what is right and use our voices and action to help our kids when they need us the most.
Unacceptable acts of violence, like we witnessed with George Floyd and countless others, make our mission even more critical. By connecting Bigs and Littles, bridging gaps between races and cultures, creating life-changing friendships, and empowering voices to speak out against injustice, we can help be part of the change.
We are against violence, racism, injustice, and inequality. We stand for connection, inclusion, positivity, and empowerment.
We are grateful to the United Way, Macy's, the NFL "Inspire Change" Foundation and Altria for their grants of support for our work to support social and racial justice.
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While our offices are closed we are still making new matches and supporting existing ones as the communities we serve deal with the Coronavirus. Now more than ever, the children in our community need positive adult role models to defend their potential during these difficult times.