Little reaps consistency, silliness from match
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...
A Big commitment; couple becomes mentors just before wedding, each with their own little
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...
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 2015 STAR Award winner ‘He’s always exceeding expectations.’
‘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...
It’s been an honor to watch her grow up.’
One-year commitment turns into lifelong friendship As a Western Michigan University student, Corilee Kessler heard about Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring and thought to herself, “I can do that for...
Getting fit, together
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...
‘She showed me that there is a different world out there’
Friendship with Big was life changing, says former Little Sister Janie Bergeron remembers how she felt when she was with her Big Sister Elaine. “When I was with her, I...
‘She helps me feel calm’
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...
‘She teaches me as much as I teach her’
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...
‘It’s been a joy ride’
Match enters ninth year as graduation nears “Two peas in a pod,” is how Big Brother Abdon Perez describes his friendship with his Little Brother Jaidyn. The two have the...
‘She is discovering her voice’
Girl’s self-confidence blooms with the attention of Big Family Little Sister Aniya, who recently turned 10, is a quiet, soft-spoken girl who dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Her Big Sister...
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...
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...