Power Up Frequently Asked Questions
Power Up 365 is an embedded-in-school program where BBBS staff, called Lead Mentors, support students in building confidence, social skills, and academic success.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and His Mentors
Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary. At the time he was assassinated, he was working on the Poor People’s Campaign, a multi-racial campaign for economic equality and justice, his...
Become a Big
Alasjah and Uziah are just two of the many children waiting for a Big to defend their potential. Call 269-382-6800 or fill out our online application to become a mentor....
Big of the Year offers advice
Big of the Year Beth Hendrickson says being a Big Sister is “amazing.” But that doesn’t mean that it’s always simple to balance her friendship with Little Sister Akasha with...
‘Being a Big grows your heart’
Mentors age 50+ share their motivations for volunteering Big Sister Sandy Conroy Matched with Hailey since November 2009 Why did you become a Big? In my mid-40s, I was an empty...
You’re never ‘too old’ to be a Big
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”...
