On January 28, Barry University President, Dr. Mike Allen and Gale Nelson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, formalized a partnership to connect Barry University students, alumni, faculty and staff with mentorship and community engagement opportunities through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami.
The agreement, known as the “Buccaneer Partnership,” will focus on one-to-one mentoring for children of incarcerated parents, with the shared goal of empowering local youth to achieve success and personal growth.
In addition to receiving mentorship from individuals within the Barry community, youth participating in the program will have access to Barry University college readiness resources, workshops and special programs. Barry University students will have the added benefit of expanded internship opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami.