The power of mentorship for at-risk youth

<p>This week on <em>Under the Radar with Callie Crossley:</em></p> <p>In 1949, a small organization formed in Boston. Ten fatherless boys were paired with adult volunteers to help them navigate their lives. More than 70 years later, <a href="https://emassbigs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts</a> serves young boys and girls and connects more than 3,600 children with mentors each year.</p> <p>We discuss the importance of strong social webs, how the pandemic frayed them and the power of mentoring with the leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and a tight-knit duo that continues to grow together.</p> <p><strong>GUESTS</strong></p> <p><strong>Mark O’Donnell</strong>, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts</p> <p><strong>Karen Rodriguez</strong>, volunteer mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts</p> <p><strong>Rosela Moreta</strong>, Karen’s 10-year-old mentee</p>