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”...
“A slice of normal” is what former Little Brother Steve Ramus got from his Big Brother. Raised by his grandmother with no other children in the home, Steve says his...
How can we best guide the next generation to make the most of their lives? In 1958 a group of Kalamazoo residents asked just this question. Concerned about the community’s...
My Little Sister Chloe and I recently celebrated a milestone: five years of friendship. I’m not sharing this to boast but rather to thank and recognize those who’ve made our...
Ryan DeNooyer’s face lights up with pride when he talks about his Little Brother Shaquille. He is very proud of the progress his Little Brother has made in the three...
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...
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...
‘He’s always exceeding expectations.’ Zack Isaacs wins 2015 STAR Award youth category As a high school freshman, Zack Isaacs became interested in becoming a Big Brother. However, he was too...
Getting fit, together These Bigs and Littles put physical fitness into their matches Who: Big Sister Shannon Kelly and Little Sister Calise (above) Goal: Finish the 2.2-mile Tutu Run; make...
Marshall High School Bigs program boosts Littles’ emotional growth Sometimes all a child needs to stay engaged in school is having one thing to look forward to. For some Marshall students...
Big Sister, Little Sister enjoy being ‘goofy,’ setting goals Little Sister Rebecca and Big Sister Sharon Zinser share a sense of adventure and an appreciation for being “goofy.” And when...