BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS - GROUP ENGAGEMENT AND MENTORING

Address

550 NW 42nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126

(305) 644-0066

bbbsmiami.org/programs/gem/

Description:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBSM) offers Group Engagement and Mentoring (GEM) at our headquarters, the Carnival Center for Excellence. Carefully designed activities follow a set curriculum evidenced to have positive impacts on program participants. The effect of each program is defined through metrics that measure mentoring goals, which are evaluated before and after each GEM program.

Littles engage in the activities with a set cohort and a designated BBBSM AmeriCorps Member or staff member, who serves as the Big for the group

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  • Florida
    • Miami-dade County
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      • Miami-dade County
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        • Miami-dade County
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        General Information

        Hours:

        Program hours vary

        Intake Process:

        Must call to speak with intake coordinator

        Program Fees:

        Free

        Languages:

        English, Spanish, Creole

        Eligibility:

        Children and families

        Is Shelter?

        No

        Miscellaneous

        Related Resource

        Date of Official Change:

        October 15, 2025

        Volunteer Opportunities:

        Yes, call for more information

        Legal Status:

        Non-Profit

        Year Incorporated:

        1999

        Geography Served

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        • Florida
          • Miami-dade County
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          Geography Served

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          • Florida
            • Miami-dade County
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            Geography Served

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            • Florida
              • Miami-dade County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Address Listings

              Physical (Primary)

              550 NW 42nd Avenue
              Miami, FL 33126

              Mailing

              550 NW 42nd Avenue
              Miami, FL 33126

              Contacts

              Vanessa Griffin

              Primary Contact

              Director of Mentoring Programs

              (786) 364-6346

              vgriffin@bbbsmiami.org

              Gale S Nelson

              President & CEO

              (305) 634-0066

              gnelson@bbbsmiami.org

              Phone Numbers

              Main

              (305) 644-0066

              Alternate

              (305) 644-7065

              Fax

              (786) 536-6242

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