Pictured at right is Nija Saunders (middle background), our Parent Partner of the Year for 2022. Nija was photographed during a filmed WTNH News interview in which she talked about winning the recognition. Nija is pictured with her 4 boys, who are matched with inspirational, caring mentors in our Community-Based Program. From left in photo, Sarah Cody, WTNH News anchor/reporter; Little Brother Leo; Little Brother Nigel; Little Brother Lawrence and Little Brother Lennox.
Nija Saunders is one of the six mentoring standouts who will be recognized at the always-popular Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Year Awards event being held on Thursday, May 19th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford. To learn more about the free May 19th event, contact Marisa Rader – Development & Events Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut – at: marisar@ctbigs.org.
Click to learn about the awards and each of the six award recipients
