Meet Little Sister Faith & Big Sister Sally!
Since being matched in August 2025, 10-year-old Faith and her Big Sister Sally have built a strong, consistent, and caring relationship that continues to grow with each week they spend together. From the very beginning, their connection has been active, engaging, and full of meaningful moments It is evident that Sally loves the mission of BBBS as this is her third match. Sally also comments that she finds great benefit from the training offered by Tampa Bay.
Faith and Sally typically spend time together on Fridays, and their outings are anything but routine. Whether they’re heading to the rodeo, enjoying a day on the water, visiting the theater, watching mermaids swim in the aquarium or exploring local events, Sally has made it a priority to introduce Faith to a wide variety of experiences. One recent highlight included Faith joining Sally at church to help with activities, something Faith truly enjoyed and felt proud to be part of. They’ve also spent full days together attending community events, participating in fun activities like egg hunts, and biking local trails.
What makes this match special is how Sally meets Faith right where she is. Faith can sometimes seem a little hesitant, but Sally has learned that in her own time, Faith opens up and truly enjoys the experience. Their time together is filled with conversations about school, softball, family, and everyday life, creating a space where Faith feels heard and supported.
Sally is also intentional about helping Faith grow. Right now, they’re working on a big goal—learning to ride a bike without training wheels. Through this, Sally is teaching Faith the importance of patience, perseverance, and not giving up, turning everyday moments into powerful life lessons.
Faith is doing great in school and recently made a smooth transition to a new school, where she continues to succeed academically. She has been active in chorus, participates in an agricultural club, and plays softball—where she’s even took on the role of pitcher! This match continues to support her confidence, independence, and willingness to try new things. Beyond all the activities and accomplishments, what stands out most is the genuine bond they share. It’s clear that this match has become a meaningful and positive part of Faith’s life.
With summer plans ahead, including sleepaway camp, and many more Friday adventures to come, Faith and Sally’s journey is just getting started—and it’s already filled with so much promise, growth, and joy.
