TOGETHER, WE ARE DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL
Potential lives within every child. We are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region. For nearly 70 years, we’ve been here to defend every child’s potential. Join us! Be a mentor, and help us build the biggest possible future for children in our community.
local kids currently have a caring adult mentor.
kids are waiting for a Big to ignite their potential.
Our Mission
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Our Vision
All youth achieve their full potential.
Our Impact
%
of Littles show higher scholastic competency and commitment to learning.
%
of Littles exhibit fewer risk-taking behaviors.
%
of Littles reported higher self-esteem, social acceptance, and more connected to family.
%
of Littles show higher scholastic competency and commitment to learning.
%
of Littles exhibit fewer risk-taking behaviors.
%
of Littles reported higher self-esteem, social acceptance, and more connected to family.
Meet Our Matches
Tom & Donavan
Eric & Lyle
Amy & Madi
Cheryl & Destiny
Rich & Jason
Karl & Demetri
Meet Our Matches
Tom & Donavan
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Amy & Madi
Their Story >>
Rich & Jason
Their Story >>
Eric & Lyle
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Cheryl & Destiny
Their Story >>
Karl & Demetri
Their Story >>
Our Programs
Community Based Mentoring
You and a child participate in everyday activities together on average of two to three times per month. You help that child build confidence and skills. Mentors can be individuals, couples or families.
Lunchbox Learners
Lunchbox Learners focuses on helping children in grades K – 3 improve their reading skills. You meet with a student once a week during the student’s lunch hour to read books, play word games and make reading fun!
Teaming Up With Youth
Local high school students and community members team up with elementary students in this weekly after school program. Teaming Up With Youth Littles improve their academic, social, and relationship skills.
Our Programs
Community Based Mentoring
You and a child participate in everyday activities together on average of two to three times per month. You help that child build confidence and skills. Mentors can be individuals, couples or families.
Lunchbox Learners
Lunchbox Learners focuses on helping children in grades K – 3 improve their reading skills. You meet with a student once a week during the student’s lunch hour to read books, play word games and make reading fun!
Teaming Up With Youth
Local high school students and community members team up with elementary students in this weekly after school program. Teaming Up With Youth Littles improve their academic, social, and relationship skills.
Invest in Something Big
When you invest in Big Brothers Big Sisters, you change the lives of at-risk youth in your community. Potential starts with you and your gift.
Invest in Something Big
When you invest in Big Brothers Big Sisters, you change the lives of at-risk youth in your community. Potential starts with you and your gift.
LATEST NEWS
BBBS Launches End Their Wait Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region has 56 local kids waiting for adult mentors right now. The...
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