Former mentor’s influence compels current Big Sister to give back. As a young girl, Alexia Jones didn’t have the opportunity to experience life outside of her neighborhood and, unfortunately, the...
Did you know that it’s possible for a Big to meet with their Little at least twice a month and not spend a dime? Keeping out-of-pocket expenses low for Bigs...
New Bigs in Business program set One of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fastest growing programs is Bigs in Business where students are transported to a business near their school for...
New Detroit Lions’ coach Jim Caldwell headlines 37th Annual Benefit Dinner Each year, more than 650 Big Brothers Big Sisters’ supporters gather in one room for the Annual Benefit Dinner....
Big Brother’s ‘mission’ to guide once shy child When Nelson Ramos became a Little Brother at age 11, he was shy and uncomfortable when meeting new people. It would take...
When thinking of Big Brothers Big Sisters, most people think of community-based matches where the Big and Little share experiences throughout the community. The majority of Littles are placed in...
A chance encounter at a laundromat in 2002 convinced Rich Mersereau that he needed to become a Big Brother. He remembers seeing a young boy repeatedly interrupting his mother as...
Little Brother Wesley sits at the computer in his second-grade classroom taking a reading test. Every so often he glances across the room. Wesley is looking at his Big Brother...
Thanks to your generosity and support, we are proud to report that 2013 was a tremendous year for kids in the five counties we serve. More than 1,200 children were...
Long-standing tradition dates back to 1988 Every Bowl for Kids’ Sake event has its own personality: some are full of hoots and hollers while others are more low-key and family...
A Big commitment Couple becomes mentors just before wedding, each with their own Little Back in 2007 when Tiffany Overbeek and Bob Gazi were engaged, they discussed ways they might...
I invite you to read the names of the many companies that supported our recent Benefit Dinner. While we are always fortunate to have many sponsors for this event, this was...