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
Blog
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
Meet the Match: Jaydin & Juliana
Congratulations to Little Sister Juliana and Big Sister Jaydin on their new mentoring friendship! They are a High School Bigs match in Portage, meaning this mentor/mentee pair spends time together...
May 22, 2023
Category: Be a Big/ Meet the Match
Meet the Big Duos Match: Dylan, Jason, and Lindsay
Dylan, Jason, and Lindsay are matched in BBBS' Big Duos program. In this program, two people mentor a young person together for at least two hours, twice per month. Together,...
May 10, 2023
Category: Be a Big/ Meet the Match
46th Annual Benefit Dinner featuring WMU Head Coaches & Athletic Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters' 46th annual Benefit Dinner will feature the head coaches of Western Michigan University's volleyball, hockey, football, and basketball teams, hosted by Athletic Director, Dan Bartholomae, as guest...
May 2, 2023
Category: Events
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Aniyah Johnson
Aniyah Johnson is a 9th-grade entrepreneur,, student council treasurer at Kalamazoo Central High School, basketball player, advocate for social change, and heartfelt volunteer.
April 24, 2023
Category: Local Black Heroes
Meet the Match: David and Myles
Congratulations to Little Brother Myles and Big Brother David on their new mentoring friendship!
April 13, 2023
Category: Be a Big/ Meet the Match
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Judge Curtis J. Bell
Honorable Curtis J. Bell, Circuit Civil Division & Business Court Judge, makes Kalamazoo a better place, on and off the bench, by setting a standard of treating others with kindness,...
March 22, 2023
Category: Local Black Heroes
Celebrating Local Black Youth: Zhia Martin
Zhia Martin, a junior at Mattawan High School, sets an example of excellence and the importance of authenticity through her willingness to be herself above all else.
February 28, 2023
Category: Local Black Heroes
Celebrating Local Black Youth: Brooke Edwards
A senior at Kalamazoo Central, Brooke Edwards is a competitive cheerleader, AP student, local volunteer, and catalyst of social change.
February 22, 2023
Category: Local Black Heroes
Meet the Match: Sehvilla and Nehvaeh
Congratulations to Little Sister Nehvaeh and Big Sister Sehvilla on their new mentoring friendship! They are a Community Match, meaning this mentor/mentee pair spends time together in the community for at...
February 22, 2023
Category: Be a Big/ Meet the Match