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Big of the Year offers advice

Big of the Year Beth Hendrickson says being a Big Sister is “amazing.” But that doesn’t mean that it’s always simple to balance her friendship with Little Sister Akasha with...

New partnerships, programs bring mentoring to more children

At Big Brothers Big Sisters we believe that the entire community is better served when we work with other local organizations to solve a challenge. As an agency, we strive...

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‘Being a Big grows your heart’

Mentors age 50+ share their motivations for volunteering Big Sister Sandy Conroy Matched with Hailey since November 2009 Why did you become a Big? In my mid-40s, I was an empty...

You’re never ‘too old’ to be a Big

The Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is: Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The word “enduring”...

Big Sister Kyra Smith receives special honor

Big Sister Kyra Smith was recently honored by YWCA Kalamazoo as a Young Woman of Achievement for her volunteer work as a Big Sister and with Western Michigan University. Kyra...

Congratulations! Bigs and Littles graduate

Board Member Spotlight: Kari Brown

The Board Member Spotlight is on Kari Brown. How long you’ve been on the board? I’ve been on board since November 2017. Place of employment and title: PNC Bank –...

Board Member Spotlight: Katelyn Charbeneau

The Board Member Spotlight is on Katelyn Charbeneau who, in addition to being on the board of directors, is a Big Sister. How long you’ve been on the board? I’ve...

Staff Spotlight: Tunezha Crowder

The Staff Spotlight is on Tunezha Crowder. Tunezha shares that, no, her name is not “made up,” but comes from the North African country of Tunisia. Learn more about Tunezha:...

Friendship with Big Brother offered ‘a slice of normal’

“A slice of normal” is what former Little Brother Steve Ramus got from his Big Brother. Raised by his grandmother with no other children in the home, Steve says his...

2017 Annual Report