Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands

06/15/2026

Our Blooming Bids event is happening on Thursday and we couldn't do it without the support of our most genergous Hydrangea Sponsors!

We share our gratitude to
D. Best Construction
Karen Jones
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Mone Insurance Agency
Marcia Smith & Ken Andrichik
Stanley Startzell and Debbie Zetterberg
Al and Jill Woollacott

Thank you for supporting this fun and fabulous 🌼 event for a great cause!

06/12/2026

We are less than a week away from the 14th Annual Blooming 🌺 Bids for Kids event happening at the Field Gallery on Martha's Vineyard on Thursday, June 18th. Will we see you there?

🎟️ Tickets are still available for our ultimate garden party fundraiser at bit.ly/blooming-bids

Listen to stories of local island matches, bid on beautiful floral pieces, and enjoy an evening filled with hors d'oeuvres from V. Jaime Hamlin & Sons Catering, oyster bar, beverages, flowers, fun, and friends!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making it happen! 👏
Marcia Smith & Ken Andrichik
Karen Jones
Stanley Starzell & Debbie Zetterberg
Al & Jill Woolacott
D. Best Construction
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Mone Insurance Agency
Martha's Vineyard Insurance
Sandpiper Realty, Inc. - Martha's Vineyard
Cronig's Market
Doyle Construction Corp

Peggy Schwier Gardens
Tea Lane Associates
CENTERLINE Builders, LLC

Mary Dupont Decelles
Connie and Mark Alexander

Nelson J. Bettencourt & Sons Inc.
AMK Concepts

Island Home Medical
Paradise Dental
Brissette Electric
Edmond G. Coogan Law Office
Island Dentistry P.C. and Helene Schaeffer, DMD
Martha's Vineyard Engineering & Design
Brush, Moriarity, Flanders Law Office
Paul & Karen DiMaura


Mary Breslaur & Rebecca Haag
John Keene Excavation
Leigh Smith

06/07/2026

Did we mention we LOVE when our matches celebrate milestones? Last weekend, Big Brother Ian was in attendance to cheer on Keegan as he crossed the stage at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School! Congratulations Keegan, we can't wait to see what you do next!

Did you attend your Little's graduation? DM us a pic for a chance to be featured on our social media channels!

06/01/2026

Providing opportunity is a cornerstone of our work! This past Sunday, Captain Chip Carroll and Albatross Fishing hosted 50 of our Bigs & Littles for an incredible day of fishing on Cape Cod Bay! For nearly half of the kids, this was their first time catching a fish--something so many Cape Codders & Islanders take for granted. Thank you to everyone who made this day possibble, especially the crew of the Albatross and our very own Dave Fryxell for the behind the scenes work!

05/29/2026

Wednesday are for the simulator! Thanks to for this incredible learning experience!

05/28/2026

When Keegan was matched with his Big Brother Ian in 2019, he gained someone who would always show up, encourage him, and believe in him through every stage of growing up. This June, Keegan graduates from Cape Cod Tech and starts a new chapter, but the bond he built with Ian will continue far beyond their official match.

Right now, nearly 100 local youth are waiting for a mentor who can make that same kind of impact. Visit bit.ly/bbbscci-spring26 to help create more meaningful mentor relationships across Cape Cod & the Islands.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2003 Big Brother of the Year, and decades long supporter, Brian Morrison, on his upcoming retirement! 💚🙌👏

After 30 years, Barnstable Patrol Officer and Community Liaison Officer Brian Morrison is retiring on June 30. Here are his reflections on the job. See link below ⬇️

📸 Merrily Cassidy/Cape Cod Times

05/21/2026

🪖Helmet? ✔️ 🚲 Bike? ✔️ 🚄🌉 Train Bridge? ✔️

Thanks to Matt & Kevin for sharing their one year of friendship celebration with us!