In a recent installment to her popular WorkinCT series, anchor/reporter Amanda Raus focuses on Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters and the organization’s successful transition from in-person mentoring to virtual mentoring, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Check out the Fox 61 coverage in the video below.
Let’s begin the month of October with this beautiful photo of Big Brother Tom Sullivan with his Little Brother Khrys taking a break during a recent hike at Bluff Point in Groton. Tom and Khrys have been matched since July 21, 2020 and have been keeping in touch both virtually and in person ever since.
Why sign up? In this new world of social distancing, it is hard to stay connected. It is even harder for the children we serve to stay connected and supported during this time. As many of us are taking advantage of new found free time to get outside and get moving, we challenge you all to […]
Now posted on the is a recent interview with Andy Fleischmann, President & CEO of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, conducted by Christine Lee and Salt McMillan, co-hosts of the radio station’s highly-rated Morning Show. The interview discusses Nutmeg’s Fifty for Fall male mentor recruitment campaign, now in progress. For those who missed hearing the […]
Even with the continuation of the COVID-19 health crisis, more than 140 golfers and 24 corporate sponsors came out to support Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters at the organization’s annual golf tournament, which was held recently at the Golf Club of Avon. The event has been an area tradition since its beginning more than several […]
Follow the Center for Disease Control’s Recommendations As a reminder: Our agency recommends that you follow the advice of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) by following guidelines that can help keep you and others healthy. These include: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your […]
Realized Solutions, Inc. recently donated 10 brand new bikes and safety helmets to NBBBS. The Southington-based information technology consulting firm has been a long time friend of the agency and builds/donates bikes annually for the deserving kids we serve. Check out the stories below to hear more about this great partnership. Hartford Courant Article New […]
Our waiting list has grown during the past several months – not surprising during this time of unprecedented anxiety and confusion. It’s why we’ve just launched a mentor recruitment campaign we’re calling 50 For Fall. Our goal is to recruit 50 mentors (or more) before September 22. Since most of the kids on our statewide […]
From Nutmeg Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Ryan Matthews joined the Rob Dibble Show to talk about how to get involved with the program whether you are a big or little. He also talks about how anyone can volunteer and be there for the kids even when it isn’t in person. He also talks about having […]
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH)– A Hartford-based nonprofit was forced to change the way it works with kids amid the pandemic. That was made easier recently after an unexpected donation. Marla Rizzo and 8-year-old Jayda have been buds for about a year. “I went to her job once and she’s going to take me there again,” […]