When people think of mentoring programs, they think of Big Brothers Big Sisters. As an established youth organization for more than 40 years locally, we’ve worked to develop youth mentoring programs that work.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonprofit agency providing quality mentoring services to children in need of positive role models. You can make an immediate difference in support of the child matching process with contributions.
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is a fun and rewarding experience for both you and the child you will be mentoring. In just a small amount of time, you can make a huge difference in the life of a little boy or little girl.
BBBS-TV
Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern Lake Michigan Region is proud to feature “BBBS-TV”, a program featuring special videos, visual promotions and commercials surrounding our efforts to help spread the word about one-to-one mentoring. Click Here to see more!
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Demographically, black children and youth represent 31% of the mentees served by our regional agency. We cannot stress enough the importance that youth have a positive adult mentor in their life, not just now, but always. Now, we do believe that our Bigs with Badges program will continue to present opportunities to repair damage, stereotypes and relationships between badge-wearing authority figures and black youth in our community, but we know there is a long road ahead. We acknowledge that there is still widespread injustice and we commit to continuing our recruitment efforts for that program. Please watch this very passionate and emotional message from Kara Wood.
#blacklivesmatter
Today we wanted to shine a light on an incredible non-profit organization called the Literacy Initiative.
Literacy Initiative's goal is for students to build a healthy mind, body, and spirit through programs that mentor, engage in sports, and support reading. Since 2017, the organization has been able to provide over 30,000 books and mentor over 15,000 low-income students through their normal after-school programs.
This summer the Literacy Initiative has created a FREE virtual camp that students can participate in! The programs are sectioned off under five main categories: STEM, The Arts, Let's Get Moving, Reading & Writing, and Influencer-Led.
Learn more about the Literacy Initiative programs and register your children for the virtual camp at Literacy-Initiative.org/eCamp
Today is the last day to enter in to win two tickets to the South Bend Cubs Evening at Four Winds Field this Friday!
Donate $5 by the end of the day to be entered. Each additional $5 gets you another chance to win! Looking for another chance to win? Donate $5 and share this on your page, encouraging your friends to donate. It’s that simple!
You can donate 3 different ways!
Becomeabig.com/donations
Text BBBS to 44-321 to receive a secure link
Donate right here through Facebook!
Since the middle of March, Big Brothers Big Sisters staff have been working completely from home in order to maintain safety and prevent the COVID-19 virus. Following both Indiana and Michigan’s recovery plans, we are slowly starting to transition things back to the way they were.
As of Monday, June 1, 2020, BBBS staff is slowly transitioning, as able, to work from the office. While in the office, all staff members must practice social distancing as much as possible.
Starting June 14, 2020, Bigs and Littles are approved to meet in person, with parent/guardian permission, and still maintain social distance.
Program functions, including Volunteer Interviews, Youth/Parent Interviews, and Mentor Trainings may take place in person beginning June 14, 2020, while maintaining social distance. If any party is uncomfortable meeting in person, the meetings may take place via video, web conference, or phone.
All match activities and agency events will start taking place soon, like our BBBS Annual Golf Outing
Keep following our social media for more information!
You have two more days to enter to win 2 tickets to the South Bend Cubs Evening at Four Winds Field this Friday!
Donate $5 by the end of the day to be entered. Each additional $5 gets you another chance to win! Looking for another chance to win? Donate $5 and share this on your page, encouraging your friends to donate. It’s that simple!
You can donate 3 different ways!
BecomeaBig.com/donations
Text BBBS to 44-321 to receive a secure link
Donate right here through Facebook!
Each donation to BBBS is fully tax-deductible to the extent of the law and stays in our community helping at-risk children.
