Mentoring matters. You are our village.
Little Brother Kevin knows his Big is always there to listen, and it makes all the difference.
December 16, 2021
Category: Meet the Match
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Stuff the Bus: Thank you!
On December 4th, Big Brothers Big Sisters received a bus stuffed with gifts, ensuring all Littles will receive gifts this holiday season!
December 15, 2021
Category: Miscellaneous
Match of the Month: Reiley and Talyn
Congratulations to Reiley and Talyn, December 2021 Match of the Month! This pair's "persistence and commitment to one another has been an inspiration."
December 14, 2021
Category: Meet the Match
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Torean Greeley
Torean Greeley "...hope[s] that [he] can help to show young Black men and women in my community that you don’t have to look a certain way, be from a certain...
December 9, 2021
Category: Local Black Heroes
Match of the Month: Blake and Daniel
Congratulations to Little Brother Blake and Big Brother Daniel, our November 2021 Match of the Month. These chatterboxes love connecting!
November 29, 2021
Category: Meet the Match
Get Geared Up For GivingTuesday!
On November 30th, Big Brothers Big Sisters participates in #GivingTuesday, a global day of unity and giving. When you stand with us, we are bigger together.
November 22, 2021
Category: Miscellaneous
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Charles Parker
For over 50 years, Charles Parker has worked with Kalamazoo youth to help develop our community's future leaders.
November 18, 2021
Category: Local Black Heroes
A Lifetime of Connection: Mike & Wesley
Mike and Wesley have been a part of each other's life since they were matched in the 1990s. Their lifetime connection is just one in our region, thanks to supporters...
November 12, 2021
Category: Meet the Match
Mentor Orientation: About Our Agency
Curious about our philosophy on mentoring, what "Bigs" and "Littles" mean, or how long we've been igniting potential in Southwest Michigan? Check out this 2 minute video featuring CEO and...
November 5, 2021
Category: FAQs
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Jesse T. Herron
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is proud to celebrate Local Black Heroes throughout the year. Sign up for our e.news to get updates in your inbox and learn more about the impact...
October 29, 2021
Category: Local Black Heroes
Match of the Month: Shanaya and Megan
Congratulations to Little Sister Shanaya and Big Sister Megan! Shanaya and Megan are our October 2021 Match of the Month. Shanaya and Megan are part of our Community Based program, where matches are...
October 26, 2021
Category: Meet the Match
Partner Spotlight: R.W. LaPine, Inc. & Seelye Auto Group, 44th Annual Benefit Dinner Presenting Sponsors
Today we’re highlighting our 44th Annual Benefit Dinner Presenting Sponsors: R.W. LaPine, Inc. and Seelye Auto Group! R.W. LAPINE, INC. R.W. LaPine, Inc. has sponsored Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Benefit Dinner for...
October 21, 2021
Category: Events