Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Sandra Calderón-Huezo
Sandra Calderón-Huezo is a Kalamazoo community advocate who works as an independent contractor with local nonprofits.
October 9, 2023
Category: Legacy/ Miscellaneous
Blog
Frequently Asked Questions: Bigs in Schools
After three years of being "paused" due to the pandemic, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is excited to share the official relaunch of our Bigs in Schools program this fall!
Do Something Big
Right now, 1 in 3 kids in America lack a sustained positive mentor in their lives. Will you do something BIG?
September 13, 2023
Category: Be a Big
A Magical Back to School Celebration!
The 2023 Back to School Celebration was an evening we won't soon forget!
August 28, 2023
Category: Around the Office/ Events
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Matt Lynn
Matt Lynn, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for local youth.
August 9, 2023
Category: Local Black Heroes
Meet the Match: Jessie & Cortney
Congratulations to Jessie and Cortney on their new match friendship!
July 27, 2023
Category: Be a Big/ Meet the Match
Meet the Big Families Match: Myquez and the Dougals
Myquez (Quez) is a 12-year-old Little with not just one Big- not just two Bigs- but an entire family that has banded together through BBBS’ Big Families program to be...
July 17, 2023
Category: Meet the Match
Celebrating Pride: Kim Langridge
Kim Langridge, co-president of BC Pride, believes in creating spaces where everyone belongs and can be their authentic selves.
June 28, 2023
Category: Big Pride
Celebrating Pride: Regan Hanley
Regan Hanley, IT Analyst at Stryker, believes in pouring into her community in return for the myriad ways she has been supported.
June 28, 2023
Category: Big Pride
Celebrating Pride: Xiaoyi Zeng-Covell
Xiaoyi Zeng-Covell, a Peer Support Coach at Fire Arts Collaborative, is dedicated to creating a nurturing space where young individuals can be their authentic selves.
June 23, 2023
Category: Big Pride
Celebrating Pride: Deana Spencer
Communities thrive when leaders dedicate themselves to change and uplifting marginalized voices. Deana Spencer, co-president of BC Pride, transforms the culture of Calhoun County through her commitment to empowering the...
June 13, 2023
Category: Big Pride
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Aubrey Jewel Rodgers
An inspirer of good mischief, creativity, and fun, Aubrey Jewel Rodgers, Applied Arts and Media Technology instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College shares, "I never thought I would become a...
May 24, 2023
Category: Local Black Heroes