Blog

A Look back at 2016

BBBS staff support leads to strong, successful Big/Little friendships

In 2016, the outcomes for children in our program continued to be strong. Littles are: more likely to graduate from high school on time; more likely to be successful after...

‘It’s life changing’

Big/Little friendship evolves, becomes stronger over nearly 30 years Baking cookies. Playing the piano together. A joint love of office supplies. Memories of a nearly 30-year friendship flow from Little...

Spring 2017 Pub Run Photos

Are you ready to help a child change their life for the better, forever?

We’re devoting a lot of time to the agency’s goal of matching 300 additional children with Bigs during 2017. We’ve set this increased goal because there are so many children...

BBBS will help connect former Littles/Bigs

Did you have a Big Brother or Big Sister when you were a child? Or, are you a former Big? If you have been a Little or a Big through...

Could you help?

Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to match 300 more children in 2017 It doesn’t take much to make a huge difference in the life of a local child. A couple...

Congratulations to all of our graduates! 

We’re proud of all the Bigs and Littles who are graduating college and high school this spring! Best of luck on all of your future adventures! The following Littles graduated...

Thank you, BBBS donors, your support is changing children’s lives

When Isaiah was enrolled in our program, his mother told us he struggles with self-confidence which leads to difficulty making friends and lower than expected grades. Since his father isn’t...

Getting fit, together

These Bigs and Littles put physical fitness into their matches Who: Big Sister Shannon Kelly and Little Sister Calise Goal: Finish the 2.2-mile Tutu Run; make tutus together; and have...

Staff Spotlight Jacob Fuller

This month’s Staff Spotlight features Jacob Fuller who wanted to share the spotlight with his puppy Jaxson. Name: Jacob Fuller Position: Match Support Specialist Started with BBBSMI: May 1, 2017...