Become a Mentor; Change a Life

(5:15)

with Wendy Foster of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts

Posted

Jan 20, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts changes lives of the 4000 youth they serve and the adult mentors. President and CEO, Wendy Foster, shares about the innovative programs that make becoming a Big something you wished you had done sooner.

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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