NH Agencies of Big Brothers Big Sisters Merge

The four New Hampshire regional offices of Big Brothers Big Sisters recently announced their consolidation to form one state-wide agency— Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire (BBBSNH).

This agency currently serves more than 1400 children in six counties across the state. In addition to sharing strategies and best practices for establishing successful mentoring relationships to all children who need and want them, the merged agency is:

• A stronger, unified voice to better advocate for youth facing adversity throughout the Granite State.
• A more significant presence with greater leverage to attract funding.
• One agency with greater operational efficiencies through shared resources and cost management strategies.
• Spearheaded by Kevin Fusco, Chief Executive Officer.
• Served by a single Board of Directors and supported by the Advisory Boards of each region.

“We often hear it said that the children are our future and Big Brothers Big Sisters has dedicated itself to helping children realize their potential in order to achieve success and bring about the brightest possible future,” says Fusco. “I cannot express the honor and privilege it is to be chosen to lead that noble effort throughout New Hampshire.

“I look forward to working with our devoted team of professionals, committed volunteers, enthusiastic supporters, partners and advisors to reach each and every child in this great State who will benefit from a BBBS mentor. We are all onto something BIG!”

It costs Big Brothers Big Sisters $1,200 to provide a child with a caring mentor and to support each match relationship. The new BBBSNH merger will create greater financial sustainability while strengthening the ability to help more New Hampshire children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.

“It is a very exciting time to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters here in New Hampshire” says Katie Orlando, Vice President of Development. “Our mission has always been to serve as many children facing adversity as possible, and by forming into an efficient and effective state-wide agency, we will now be able to expand our reach while still proving professionally supported programming in each region”.

Big Brothers Big Sisters New Hampshire
Main Headquarters: 25 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 669-5365
www.BBBSNH.org
With regional offices in:
Nashua: (603) 883-4851
Seacoast: (603) 430-1140
Western New Hampshire (Keene and Claremont): (603) 434-4414