End of Year Letter from Kamala

Every child deserves a mentor. Your gift makes it possible.

As we approach the end of 2025, many friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters choose to make a year-end gift to help us continue our mission to recruit and train mentors for children waiting for a “Big,” support one-on-one match activities throughout the year, and create opportunities for youth to thrive through education, confidence, and connection. 

Your generosity changes the course of a child’s life. Mentored youth are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college, and 96 percent of parents say their child’s Big has made a positive difference. Even more inspiring, 99 percent of at-risk students in our programs were promoted to the next grade. These outcomes are possible because people like you believe in the power of mentorship and choose to invest in our kids at moments that matter most. 

As we near the end of 2025, many of our supporters make a year-end gift to help us carry our mission forward. Your support allows us to:  

  • Recruit and train mentors for children waiting for a “Big”
  • Support one-on-one match activities throughout the year
  • Create opportunities for youth to thrive through education, confidence, and connection  

If you’re considering a year-end gift, this is a great moment to speak with your financial or tax advisor. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes new opportunities that may allow your generosity to have an even greater impact for you and for the children we serve. 

Make Your Year-End Gift Here HERE.

Thank you for your support and dedication to helping youth thrive. I’d welcome the chance to connect, learn about what inspires you, and explore how we can continue to strengthen our mission together.
  

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joy-filled holiday season. 

Serving together,
Kamala Martinez
 
Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters Sun Coast 

To view the 2025 Impact Report click HERE 

Every child deserves a mentor. Your gift makes it possible.