Older Sibling Testimonials

"The Siblings Project has given me the opportunity to meet such a diverse and creative group of kids all with unique interests and overflowing curiosity. It had given me the privilege of finding my own little sibling and building such a strong bond with them!" -Hannah Kia, Older Sibling (2021)

"I am so grateful to have participated in the Virtual Siblings Program, which gave me the opportunity to bond with someone younger than me and act as a mentor. My sibling was a rising freshman, and I was able to give him all the advice I wish I had known entering high school. By the end of the session, my sibling and I were extremely close, and we still keep in touch!" - Levy Shaked, Older Sibling (2021)

"For me the Siblings Project was an amazing way to get a break from reality. In the program, you quickly gain a companion. In the end both the younger and older sibling get to have a genuinely fun time and learn so much about themselves!" -Kian Zerehi, Older Sibling (2021)

"I am very thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of the Siblings Program. It was definitely an amazing learning experience for me and I genuinely developed a strong bond with my sibling. The weekly zoom calls were something that I looked forward too, and speaking with my sibling always brightened my day!" -Natania Aslamand, Older Sibling (2021)

"I really enjoyed being the older sibling in The Siblings Project. It was so meaningful to connect with another student younger than I am. I was astonished by the way we connected through both our similarities and differences considering the age gap. " -Ethan Tabibzahdeh, Older Sibling (2021)

“I loved being an older sibling during the Siblings Project this past year. It allowed me to have something to look forward to each week. Each time we met we did fun activities such as making origami, playing online games, and making art. I was able to form a strong connection with my sibling and she became the little sister I never had.” - Anonymous Older Sibling (2021)

"I had a great experience while being in The SIblings Project. Being able to talk with someone much younger than me yet sill find interests and hobbies that we shared was a great part of the program and something I looked forward to each time" -Rodrigo Hernandez, Older Sibling (2021)

"I loved working with my younger siblings. The program's ability to create pairs with similar interests worked really well and both my siblings and I were able to learn a lot about each other through the virtual platform!" -Alex Denim, Older Sibling (2021)

"The Siblings Project was a fantastic way for me to help work with members of the community. I am truly grateful for the ability meet some amazing people through this program!" -Peter Garff, Older Sibling (2021)

“I truly enjoyed my experience with the Siblings Project, and especially all the time I had the opportunity of spending with my younger sibling. I loved being able to talk to him every week, and I believe we formed a really special sibling - bond. It was a great way to spend some time getting to know someone over the tough stretch of social isolation. I can’t wait for the program next year!” - Anonymous Older Sibling (2021)