Horses, dogs, and talking – lots of talking – led to a friendship so strong that one friend says to the other, “You’re stuck with me.” A love for animals...
Alasjah and Uziah are just two of the many children waiting for a Big to defend their potential. Call 269-382-6800 or fill out our online application to become a mentor....
Big of the Year is dedicated to friendship for the long-term In November 2011, Beth Hendrickson was introduced to 6-year-old Akasha. The quiet first grader and Hendrickson began a Bigs...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
