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Meet Big Brother Avery

Meet Big Brother Avery

Avery Green, our Special Events Coordinator and new Big Brother, shared his story with our team this month in celebration of his new match and our Big Pride Mentoring Program....

June 30, 2020
Mentoring and Making the Grade

Mentoring and Making the Grade

Upon request by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, Little Sister Angel “graded” her Big. Angel gives her Big an enthusiastic A+. Angel and her Big Sister Savanah were only matched...

June 23, 2020
Category: Meet the Match
Bowl for Kids’ Sake LIVE

Bowl for Kids’ Sake LIVE

You might remember, we had to cancel our Battle Creek, Marshall, and Allegan Bowl for Kids’ Sake parties. We lost $13,344 in program funding due to the in-person event cancellations....

June 15, 2020
Category: Events
Sparking Creativity in Challenging Times

Sparking Creativity in Challenging Times

Right now, youth are faced with unprecedented challenges and acting on information overload.  Tanya Holtz, a Big Sister at Schupan, is finding meaningful ways to escape with her Little Sister...

June 9, 2020
Category: Meet the Match
A statement from our agency

A statement from our agency

Today we use our voice to advocate on issues about which we cannot be silent. The events of last night and this past week have shined a spotlight on the fear...

June 2, 2020
Category: Miscellaneous
The Pivot to Virtual Mentoring

The Pivot to Virtual Mentoring

This month we celebrate our first ever virtual match meeting, introducing a Little to his new Big Brother. To meet Ethan and his new mentor Jeff, head to this blog...

May 29, 2020
Category: Miscellaneous
Our First Virtual Match Meeting

Our First Virtual Match Meeting

A match meeting takes place to introduce a Little to their Big for the first time. The Big, the Little, the Little’s caregiver, and their Big Brothers Big Sisters Match...

May 29, 2020
Category: Meet the Match
#GivingTuesdayNow

#GivingTuesdayNow

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving. The current crisis has had a huge impact on our annual fundraising events. Your support keeps kids connected virtually to their...

May 5, 2020
Category: Miscellaneous
Get Geared Up for #GivingTuesdayNow

Get Geared Up for #GivingTuesdayNow

In this time of uncertainty, a fundamental truth gives us hope – that we are bigger together. These past few months, the entire world has come together to stand up,...

April 30, 2020
Category: Miscellaneous
Stand with Us and “Be a BIG”

Stand with Us and “Be a BIG”

Children in our community are waiting for a mentor just like you. They need you now and they will need you more than ever in the coming months. Now you...

April 21, 2020
Category: Be a Big