Together, We Are Defenders OfPotential
local kids currently have a caring adult mentor.
kids are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister 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
Rich & Jason
Alejandro & Matthew
Cheryl & Destiny
Karl & Demetri
Eric & Lyle
Annie & Emily
Meet Our Matches
Rich & Jason
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Cheryl & Destiny
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Annie & Emily
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Eric & Lyle
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Alejandro & Matthew
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Karl & Demetri
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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 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 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
The Latest on COVID-19
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region, child safety is our top priority. With this in mind, we have been keeping a close eye on COVID-19.
Mentors Use Technology to Connect With Littles Through COVID-19 Outbreak
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region, their staff and volunteers aren’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic halt the life-changing impact of one-to-one mentoring on at-risk youth in our community.
10 Ways to Spend Time With Your Little While Social Distancing
Social distancing from COVID-19 has created new challenges for everyone. But it’s important to prioritize mentoring. Here are some ideas for Bigs and Littles.
