Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay was proud to be featured live on FOX 13 during the station’s noon broadcast to highlight National Mentoring Month and a powerful new community partnership.
Joining the segment were Robyn Ostrem, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, and Clinton Johnson, Board Member of Benchmark International. Together, they shared how BBBS, Benchmark International, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have come together this January to shine a spotlight on mentorship and encourage more adults to step up as Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
During the interview, Robyn spoke about the urgent need for mentors in Tampa Bay, where more than 1,000 children are currently waiting for a Big. Clinton shared why Benchmark International is proud to support BBBS through this partnership and why investing in mentorship strengthens the entire community.
The conversation focused on how becoming a Big does not require special skills or a large time commitment, just consistency, care, and a willingness to show up. With a two week push underway to recruit 50 new Bigs, the message was clear: now is the time to get involved.
National Mentoring Month is a reminder that small moments of connection can create lifelong impact for a child.
👉 Watch the full FOX 13 interview here.
👉 Interested in becoming a Big? Visit bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big to learn more and sign up.
