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Little Brother Jakim, Age 8

Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters initiates the highest quality mentoring

relationships between vulnerable children and professionally screened and

supervised adult volunteers. Our goal is to improve the lives of 6 through

17-year-olds from single parent and no parent homes and enable them to

become productive, responsible society members. We achieve this by offering a

Community-Based Program, a School-Based Program and a Foster Grandparent

Program, all of which help at-risk youngsters avoid destructive behavior and

reach their highest potential.

WHO WE ARE

Little Brother Colin, Age 10

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With more than 100 years of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring success to build

on, we invest our resources to create enduring, life-enhancing experiences for

volunteers and the children they mentor. Each match is initially created via a time-

tested 6-step process. Once established, matches are regularly monitored and

continually evaluated by trained staff to insure positive outcomes and relationship

longevity. This is why Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters is considered to be

Connecticut’s premier mentoring organization.

WHY WE ARE UNIQUE

Little Sister Johaunna, Age 7

During 2010-2011, all of our Community-Based offerings served 566 children.

During 2010-2011 our School-Based programs served 485 children. During 2010-2011, the

Foster Grandparent Program operated at 20 sites. serving 232 children.

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For 1,283 Connecticut kids, SOMETHING BIG is now in process

Little Brother Jashad, Age 9

When co-founders Bernie Fields and Arthur Director began Big Brothers Big Sisters in 1966 in Connecticut, the organization pretty much covered just Middletown. Now, as we mark our 45th year of operation, Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters has grown to include 111 of the state’s 169 municipalities in Hartford, Tolland, Windham, Middlesex, Litchfield and upper New Haven counties (the shaded section of map represents our statewide service area. That’s definitely SOMETHING BIG as far as geography is concerned!)

72% of parents reported improved family relations!

88% of children stayed free of gangs!

73% of children improved theiracademic perfomance!

86% of parents reported improved self-esteem!

85% of children stayed free of alcohol and drugs!

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The percentages below are examples of SOMETHING BIG

Little Brother Jakim, Age 9

SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Sister Yesenia because Ana Robles volunteered to be a Big Sister in our program...Something Big is happening for Ana too.

SOMETHING BIG is happening for Yesenia because a concerned school social worker suggested that she be enrolled as a Little Sister in our program.

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Because Steve Schutzer and other generous donors like him continue to contribute to our program, SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brothers and Sisters like Yesenia.

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SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Milton because William Caro volunteered to be a Big Brother in our program...Something Big is happening for William too. SOMETHING BIG

is happening for Milton because a counselor at at a social service agency thought he would benefit from being a Little Brother in our program.

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Because Andrew Dixon and other generous donors like him continue to contribute to our program, SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Milton.

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SOMETHING BIG is happening for Jakim because his mother signed him up to be a Little Brother in our program

SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Jakim because Seth Powers volunteered to be a Big Brother in our program...Something Big is happening for Seth too.

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Because Cindy Carmago and other generous donors like her continue to contribute to our program, SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Jakim.

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SOMETHING BIG is happening for Jashad because his mother signed him up to be a Little Brother in our program.

SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Jashad because Gerald Clark volunteered to be a Big Brother in our program...Something Big is happening for Gerald too.

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Because Arthur Director and other generous donors like him continue to contribute to our program, SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Jashad.

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SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Kyle because Ester Mosley volunteered to be a Foster Grandparent (senior mentor) in our program...Something Big is happening for Ester Mosley too.

SOMETHING BIG is happening for Kyle because administrators at his school determined that Kyle’s class would participate in our Foster Grandparent Program.

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Because generous individuals and organizations like the Charitable Foundation of Bob’s Discount Furniture, (represented by Bob Kaufman and Cathy Poulin) continue to contribute to our Foster Grandparent program, SOMETHING BIG is happening for Little Brother Kyle.

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It’s also fair to say that Start Something Big also describes the tenure of my friend and predecessor, Bill Carew. A Big Brother for ten years, a Board Member for seven years, and Board Chairman for five years, Bill is a results-oriented leader, a deeply-caring man and a visionary. He leaves a legacy that’s truly remarkable.

Certainly, my fellow Board Members should be included in the Start Something Big description as well. These creative, enthusiastic and persistent individuals have been instrumental in helping Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters enhance its well-deserved reputation as the state’s premier youth mentoring organization, while carefully and judiciously steering it through the ups and downs of the economic cycle.

I would be remiss if I failed to note that Start Something Big also reflects to the day-in-day-out work performed so well and consistently by our Staff Members, each one incredibly dedicated to the young people who are desperately in need of the vital services Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters provides. This outstanding staff is led by our new, energetic President and C.E.O., Andy Fleischmann, an individual we selected through a national search process with whom I’m proud to serve. Our communities will feel the impact of our staff’s dedication for generations to come.

Inspired by the example and efforts of the men and women I’ve just mentioned, mindful of the thousands of children who’ve benefited from Nutmeg’s services down the decades, and very much aware of all the children still waiting to be served, I look forward to vigorously pursuing the mission of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters in the months and years to come.

Devin Hawthorne

Chairman of the Board

Little Brother Kyle, Age 4

The theme of this year’s Annual Report is Start Something Big.

As you’ll discover after examining this booklet, the theme has meaning on a number of different levels. Since I’m just beginning my term as Board Chairman, the Start Something Big theme has special significance for me. As a seven-year veteran of Nutmeg’s Board of Directors, I’ve witnessed firsthand the amazing achievements Nutmeg has made in the past for children in need, their families and the Connecticut communities in which they live. In my new role as Board Chairman, I hope to leverage my experience and capabilities and resources to build on those achievements.

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I believe we Start Something Big by expanding our programs to reach more children. Our community-based programming will grow thanks to a new grant we have received from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Under this program, dozens more at-risk young people will be paired with inspiring community-based mentors.

Our site-based programming will also Start Something Big by growing this year, especially thanks to new collaborations with Bloomfield Public Schools and Bloomfield’s First Cathedral. And we’re working with Connecticut Light & Power on an initiative aimed at serving more New Britain elementary-school children in need.

To enhance the academic impact of our programs, Nutmeg will Start Something Big by augmenting training we already provide to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Working with world-leading experts in literacy, numeracy, and the teaching of science—e.g., Yale’s Haskins Lab for Literacy, Wesleyan’s Project to Increase Mastery of Mathematics and Science (PIMMS), the University of Connecticut’s School of

Engineering and others—we are creating special programs that give mentors tools to help and guide children in these key areas. Classes have already begun, and more programming will be rolled out soon. As we track academic results with partner school districts, we will work to constantly improve quality and ensure maximum impact.

We also aim to Start Something Big by increasing the number of community partners we collaborate with to leverage our impact. To that end, we have reached out to youth service agencies throughout the 111 communities we serve, and are developing great new partnerships with organizations and agencies that share our commitment to helping children in need.

Finally, it’s important to remember that, to Start Something Big, one often needs just to do something simple. Encourage a friend who’s thinking about it to become a Big Brother or Big Sister to fill out an application. Connect Nutmeg with an organization that you believe can help. Make a contribution yourself. The biggest changes often start with small gestures, and we appreciate any and all help you can give. Thank you for your support!

Andrew M. Fleischmann

President and Chief Executive OfficerLittle Brother Colin, Age 10

In August of 2011, I was honored to be chosen as the new President and C.E.O. of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. Since taking on the role, I have had the pleasure of meeting with Board members, Trustees, Staff members, program participants, community and corporate partners, financial supporters and other funders, and a host of other individuals. These people and organizations have, over the years, provided the energy, ideas and resources that made it possible for this great organization to improve the lives of thousands of Connecticut children and their families.

It’s telling that none of the people I met are willing to rest on the impressive accomplishments Nutmeg has racked up since 1966. Instead, they are clearly focused on the children whom this agency has yet to serve, children in need of the caring, guidance and support a great mentor provides. So, as I undertake this new role at Nutmeg, I choose—like the people whom I work with and serve—to wholeheartedly embrace the idea of Starting Something Big.

CHILDREN

MALE: 51%

FEMALE: 49%

CAUCASIAN: 23%

AFRICAN AMERICAN/WEST INDIAN: 18%

LATINO/PUERTO RICAN: 43%

OTHER: 16%

ADULTS

MALE: 35%

FEMALE: 65%

CAUCASIAN: 73%

AFRICAN AMERICAN/WEST INDIAN: 13%

LATINO/PUERTO RICAN: 6%

OTHER: 8%

AUDITED FINANCESFiscal Year: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

SUPPORT AND REVENUE: $1,522,983

SPECIAL EVENTS: $183,449

UNITED WAY: $283,803

FEDERAL GRANTS: $309,767

CONTRIBUTIONS: $515,146

OTHER GRANTS AND CONTRACTS: $33,700

INVESTMENT INCOME: $106

OTHER: $ 75,799

IN-KIND: $121,213

EXPENSES: $1,518,331

PROGRAM AND MANAGEMENT: $1,321,915

FUND-RAISING: $196,416

The Percentages and Numbers Below All Add Up To SOMETHING BIG For So Many Kids Across Connecticut

Little Sister Johaunna, Age 7

John Hancock Life Insurance Co.Loel MeckelLouise DonovanMain Street Community Foundation, Inc.Marcel GamacheMcGann Bartlett & BrownNancy KotchkoNaugatuck Savings Bank FoundationNortheast Workers’ Compensation Claim CenterOvation Benefits Group, LLCPeople’s United BankPeter BabcockPeter PerakosPPI Benefit SolutionsPrudential FoundationPutnam Savings FoundationRBC Foundation - USAReach FoundationRichard MahoneyRSL Fiber Systems, LLCRyan Business Systems, Inc.Samuel L. SchragerServus Management CorporationSouthside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance, Inc.Stewart Staffing SolutionsSuzanne McDonaldThe Cuno FoundationTom DailyTrust Company of ConnecticutUnited Technologies CorporationUnited Way of Dutchess County, Inc.United Way of Eastern Fairfield CountyUnited Way of West Central ConnecticutVerizonVirginia P. LarkinWilliam Carew

Their generosity helps kids achieve

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BIG HEARTSOUR DONORS (individuals, corporations and foundations from 7/1/10-6/30/11)

$50,000 or moreBig Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaHartford Foundation for Public GivingHartsprings Foundation, Inc.United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

$10,000 – $49,999 Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation, Inc.Central Connecticut State UniversityCitizens BankComcastDepartment of Higher EducationGovernor’s Prevention PartnershpJ.Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc.Stanley B. FrankTravelers FoundationU.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesUnited Way of Greater WaterburyUnited Way of Northwest Connecticut, Inc.Wayne Holcombe and Bobi Molchan

ADULTS

MALE: 35%

FEMALE: 65%

CAUCASIAN: 73%

AFRICAN AMERICAN/WEST INDIAN: 13%

LATINO/PUERTO RICAN: 6%

OTHER: 8%

$500 – $999 AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Beth BarrettBrian K. KellyBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBYK USA Inc.Carey ReddCRUMBIE LAW GROUP LLCDavid ForrestDevin HawthroneDwayne A. JacksonDyann KiesslingElizabeth StoweFarmington Bank FoundationJames A. FrostJames SmithJeffrey K. ValentineJudith G. McDonoughKathleen BrowneKevin C. WerleLaura GreenLawrence & Megan Foley Family Foundation, Inc LexisNexis CaresMichael DiPiroMichael DulbergerMicheal and Lisa MahoneyNutmeg State Federal Credit UnionOrthopedic Associates of HartfordPam GordonPatrick J. SullivanR. N. GriebelRick LassiterRobert FluegelRobert KaufmanRoyal Bank of CanadaSandra LytleShipman & GoodwinSolomon and Katie Wohl FoundationStone MarketingTown of EllingtonTrinity CollegeWillimantic Rotary ClubYasho Lahiri

$5,000 – $9,000 Antonacci Family FoundationAramarkArby’s FoundationDepartment of Children and FamiliesEnsworth Charitable FoundationFisher Foundation, Inc.InvescoKostin, Ruffkess & Co., LLCCity of HartfordPratt & WhitneyReid and Riege, P.C.Richard StewartThe Courant Community FundThe Fund for Greater Hartford United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls, Inc.United Way of Southington, Inc.

$1,000 – $4,900 Aetna, Inc.Bank of AmericaBrownstone Exploration & Discovery Park LLCC.N.C. Software, Inc.Carolann SmithCity of MeridenCommunity Foundation of Eastern ConnecticutCommunity Renewal TeamConnectiCare, Inc.Crazy Bruce’s Discount LiquorsDarlene RobertsEdwards Angell Palmer & DodgeFibertech Networks, LLCFirst NiagaraFreeman Spogli & Co. VI L.P.FTS USA LLCGeorge A. and Grace L. Long FoundationGive With LibertyHamilton SundstrandHarold L. Wyman Foundation, Inc.Hollander, Aaron & SimonINGJ. Martin BrayboyJerry LongJohn Clapp

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BIG HEARTSOUR DONORS (individuals, corporations and foundations from 7/1/10-6/30/11)

$100 – $249Allstate Giving Campaign Anthony BrazAnthony HomickiB.J. SheedyBank of America United Way Campaign Barbara SeguraBrialee RV & Tent Park, Inc.Brian C. DiBellaBrian E. Wolfenden Bruce KosaC&S Wholesale Grocers Cheryl GorhamCoe BancroftCongress of Connecticut Community Colleges Connecticut Cooling & Heating, Inc.Crown Point Builders, Inc.CT EaglesCynthia ForbesCynthia Peoples Daughters of Isis Debora M. Doucette Donald Robinson Dorsey Stover Douglas Churchill Edward Blumenthal Ellen SantosEric WhittenbergEthan PorterFacility Engineering & Mgnt.Fern Flood-BrowneFrank StewartGeorge GillinGeorge MayerGerald BujauciusGerald ClarkGlastonbury Barbershop, LLCGrace FigueredoHartford HospitalHoward Gelin

Howard StantonHugh F. MurrayJerry FreelJessica NeumuthJohn A. RamadeiJohn CharetteJohn Hancock Financial Services, Inc.Jordan ClarkJoseph F. LatourKathleen BenceKim Kelvey-SevarinoKristi PerkinsLaura MunseyLaurie BoydLawrence LevereLeonard MalavasiLinda PaganiniLinford & Mildred White FoundationLizbeth DiFabbioLynda GodkinMelanie G. RussellMichael WoodMobel StephensNEPC, LLCNew England States & Eastern Canada ASSOC. Pam GordonPat BrooksPatricia SansonePatti O’BrienPaul McDonoughPaul NimchekPeter Baylockpetty cashPfizer United Way CampaignRichard BarnesRichard Duhaime Richard WennerRie Poirier-Campbell Robert Schmidt Robin Worley Ronald JonesSherri ConroySpencer Partners LLC

$250 – $499Aetna Giving Campaign Albert D’AgostoAlbert W. LandiBlum ShapiroCharles WelshCommunity Foundation of Greater New Britain Conn Acoustics Inc.Daphne AdamsDarle MartinDepartment of CorrectionElizabeth D. BaileyFirst New EnglandGlastonbury HS Key ClubGlenn SieberHartford Fire Insurance Company Hatre SuzukiIBM E/RCCCJames C. OssnerJames deFauJames Robert CreativeJeffrey TorresoJoanne FossJude AdeKathleen M. FlahertyKevin O’ConnorLaw Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC Lillian GonzalezLisa ClarkLynn LamonicaMailhot’s Remodeling, LLCMartha FitzMauriceMerrily MoynihanNew England Insurance Center LLC Paul BeckerPaul S. LombardoRichard BartlettStephen SonnoneSwiss REThe Flatbread Company Inc. Webster BankWendy StowellWilliam J. McGurk

Steven P. GoldenbergSteven ParkerSusan CarvalhoSusan E. SchechterSusan HolmesThe NY-CONN CorporationThe W.I. Clark CompanyTodd FrancisTonya HealisUnited Way of Butler CountyUnited Way of Meriden and Wallingford, Inc. United Way of Southeastern PAWareham and AssociatesWarren HallWest Penn HospitalWilliam J. McGurkWomen’s Forum

BIG HEARTSOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES (from 7/1/10-6/30/11)

Their leadership helps kids achieve

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Board of DirectorsDevin HawthornePeople’s United BankChairman of the Board

David W. ForrestISO New EnglandFinance Committee Chair

James SmithUniversal ConnectivityDevelopment Committee Chair

Pamela D. GordonHebrew HealthcareGovernance Committee Chair

Beth BarrettAuthorBoard Secretary

John M. Bailey, IIAmerican Heart AssociationFounders Affiliate

Kathy BrowneCBS Radio

William J. CarewOvations Benefits Group, LLC

Thomas V. DailyReid and Riege, P.C.

Francis DavilaState of Connecticut,Department of Children and Families

Dwayne JacksonRetired

Nancy L. KotchkoAetna

Rick S. LassiterMember 1400 5th Commercial, LLC

Jenna LombardoBlumShapiro

Michael MahoneyRLM Co.

Peter G. Perakos, IIPerakos & Zitser, P.C.

F. Irene PittmanCarmen Arace Middle School

Agnes QuinonesState of Connecticut,Department of Education

Carey E. Redd, IIHartford Parking Authority

John SimeoneComcast

Carolann SmithRetired

Stephen SonnonePPI Benefit Solutions

Richard J. StewartStewart Staffing Solutions

Wendy StowellWebster Bank

Board of Trustees

James BeardsleyNinigret Divers, LLC

Tony BrazHamilton Sundstrand

Rie Poirier-CampbellGreater Hartford Arts Council

Tim CoppageState of Connecticut,Department of Economic and Community Development

Brian DiBellaSimione, Macca & Larrow, LLP

Martin L. FieldsBernie Fields Jewelry

Dan FitzMaurice, Esq.Day, Berry & Howard, LLP

Gus GamacheRetired

Beverly GarofaloJackson Lewis, LLP

Barbara GrantAetna Financial Services

Wayne HolcombeSignal Service, Inc.

Eric LangshurTLContact, Inc.

Worth LoomisRetired

Patrick McCabeNewbridge School

Suzanne R. McDonaldCBS Radio

Hugh F. Murray, IIIMurtha, Cullina, Richter & Pinney, LLP

Michael RatchfordConsultant

Gene RosenbergGene Rosenberg Associates 21

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BIG HEARTSOur Staff

Their direct action helps kids achieve

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Andrew M. FleischmannPresident & Chief Executive Officer

Darlene RobertsDirector of Fund Development

Brian KellyDirector of Marketing

Jacqueline LundieInterim Director of Program

Orelia BarnabyFoster Grandparent Program Coordinator

Susan BlackSchool-Based Coordinator

Maria CastilloRecruiter/Latino Mentoring Program

Wendy Donovan DuranMatch Support Coordinator

Charlene EllisDevelopment Associate

Glenn FieldsEnrollment Coordinator

MaryBeth GoralProgram Assistant

Judy GordonOffice Manager

Brooke GreenwoodSpecial Events Coordinator

Lisa HanggiGrant Administrator

Alexandra LewisEnrollment Coordinator

Lenisa MathewSchool-Based Supervisor

Patricia MurphyMatch Support Coordinator

Nancy SeguinSchool Based-Coordinator

Ivana Kirk-ThigpenSchool Based-Coordinator

Latisha WilsonExecutive Assistant to the President & Program Development Officer

Windham Center School

Windham Middle School

North Windham School

Sweeney Elementary School

Natchaug Elementary School

Beyond School Walls — Lincoln Elementary School

Putnam Elementary School

Carmen Arace Intermediate School

Bloomfield Early Education Center

Metacomet Elementary

CRT Eric D. Coleman

CRT Sheldon Oaks

CRT Douglas St.

CRT MLK

CRT Clark

CRT Ritter

CRT Milner

CRT Locust Early Care

Women’s League

Catholic Charities Inst.

ASHAR Child

M.D. Fox Elementary

Dr. Martin Luther King

YWCA Child Care Center

Silva’s Youth of Today

Wesley Elementary School

HRA OF NB CT

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COMMUNITY-BASED SITE-BASED

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

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Basic Program

COMET Program

Latino Mentoring Program

State Employee Program

Little Brother Milton, Age 10

Our Mentoring Programs Continue Achieving SOMETHING BIG

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