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Hingham Resident Joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA Board

Joshua Krumholz to Support Nonprofit's Continued Growth

HINGHAM, Mass. – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), New England’s largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate, has appointed Joshua Krumholz, of Hingham, to the agency’s Board of Directors. Krumholz, a partner at Holland & Knight, brings decades of experience to the Board and a passion for mentorship.

“The transformative power of youth mentorship is real. I’m excited to join the Board of such a passionate and impactful organization, one that is making a real difference in the lives of thousands of youths across the region through mentoring relationships,” says Krumholz.

“Josh will help move our mission forward to help as many youth as possible,” says BBBSEM President & CEO Mark O’Donnell. “His leadership and commitment to advocate for children and families will help us support more youth across the region with a caring adult mentor in their corner.”

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BBBSEM Board of Directors commit to serving the organization over the course of two years. As a member, Krumholz will help to advance the agency’s mission: serving children and impacting their lives for the better. As a group, the Board establishes agency policy and sets strategic goals, as well as providing leadership and counsel to staff for strategic initiatives. Board members serve as enthusiastic goodwill ambassadors and actively advocate on behalf of the nonprofit and the BBBSEM community.

In its 75th year, the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth has created and served more than 25,000 matches and will serve nearly 4,000 matches this year. For more information, to become a volunteer, or to register your children, visit: www.emassbigs.org.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is an innovative, energetic organization that is making a real difference in the lives of nearly 4,000 youth annually by providing them with an invested, caring adult mentor in long-term, professionally supported relationships. With research and proven outcomes at its core, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is working to defend the potential of children facing adversity and ensure every child has the support from caring adults that they need for healthy development and success in life. The organization’s vision is to inspire, engage and transform communities in Eastern Massachusetts by helping youth achieve their full potential, contributing to healthier families, better schools, more confident futures and stronger communities. Throughout its 75 years, the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate in New England has created and served more than 25,000 youth. For more information about the agency and its mission, visit www.emassbigs.org.

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