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On the left are the words "Celebrating Local Black Heroes." Underneath that is the name Marissa Harrington. At the bottom is the horizontal BBBS logo. On the right, Marissa Harrington smiles at the camera, wearing a blue top.

Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Marissa Harrington

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022
#Celebrating Local Black Heroes, #Local Black Heroes, #Marissa Harrington

Marissa Harrington is a local realtor and associate broker who is passionate about creating a more equitable community.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/05/19/celebrating-local-black-heroes-marissa-harrington/

On a black background, the BBBSMI logo is at the top. Beneath that are the words "2021 Annual Report." At the bottom it says "Mentoring Impact | Southwest Michigan"

2021 Annual Report

May 5, 2022May 17, 2022
#2021, #Annual Report, #Bigger Together

The 2021 Annual Report summarizes the impact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan over the course of the year.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/05/05/annual-report-2021/

On a black background are the words "Thank you, volunteers! *Green heart* You ignite the power and promise of youth,." At the bottom is the horizontal BBBS logo.

National Volunteer Month

April 28, 2022May 17, 2022
#Bigger Together, #National Volunteer Month, #Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month where we celebrate all of our volunteers and supporters who help make our work possible.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/04/28/national-volunteer-month/

On the left, Jim Craig smiles at the camera. On the right is the Benefit Dinner 2022 logo on top of the words "Guest Speaker (next line) JIm Craig (next line) 1980 Olympic (next line) Gold Medalist." Beneath all of that is the horizontal BBBSMI logo.

Jim Craig: Guest Speaker at 45th Annual Benefit Dinner

April 20, 2022May 17, 2022
#Benefit Dinner, #Jim Craig

1980 Olympic Gold Medalist Jim Craig joins the 45th annual Benefit Dinner as the guest speaker on Monday, June 20th.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/04/20/jim-craig-benefit-dinner/

Evie and Alex smile at the camera. across the top it says "Back in person!" across the bottom are the names "Evie & Alex"

Meet the Match: Evie and Alex

April 18, 2022May 17, 2022
#High School Bigs, #Plainwell Community Schools, #Plainwell Schools, #Reunion

Evie and Alex are a High School Bigs match in Plainwell Community Schools. They have been matched for over three years!

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/04/18/meet-the-match-evie-and-alex/

On the left: "Celebrating Local Black Heroes" is on top of the name "Buddy Hannah," which is on top of the BBBS logo. On the right is Buddy Hannah, looking at the camera, wearing a white long sleeve shirt.

Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Buddy Hannah

April 14, 2022May 17, 2022
#Buddy Hannah, #Celebrating Local Black Heroes, #Local Black Heroes

Buddy Hannah is a Kalamazoo playwright, director, and poet. He impacts our community through his talent and willingness to generously share his knowledge.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/04/14/celebrating-local-black-heroes-buddy-hannah/

Michael and Dominic sit next to each other, smiling at the camera. There is a decorative green square in the background, and the names "Michael & Dominic" across the bottom.

Meet the Match: Michael and Dominic

April 6, 2022May 17, 2022
#Bigger Together, #Gull Lake Community Schools, #High School Bigs, #Join The Village

Michael and Dominic are a High School Bigs match in Gull Lake Community Schools, which means they spend time together on a weekly basis at Michael’s school.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/04/06/meet-the-match-michael-and-dominic/

On the left is a logo that read "Celebrating Local Black Heroes." Beneath that is the name "Dana Calloway" on top of the horizontal BBBS logo. On the right is a photo of Dana Calloway wearing a white, cheetah print blouse, smiling at the camera.

Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Dana Calloway

March 22, 2022May 17, 2022
#Big Brothers Big Sisters, #Bigger Together, #Celebrating Local Black Heroes, #Dana Calloway, #Kalamazoo Public Schools, #Woodward Elementary

Dana Calloway is a 1st-grade teacher at Woodward Elementary who has dedicated her career to the academic success of her students.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/03/22/celebrating-local-black-heroes-dana-calloway/

Two green animated people sit across from one another. Across the bottom it says "How Is A Match Made?"

How A Match is Made: Part Two

March 18, 2022May 17, 2022
#Bigger Together, #How a Match is Made, #Join The Village

Have you ever wondered how BBBS matches mentors and mentees? This two-part series will explain the matching process from beginning to end.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/03/18/how-a-match-is-made-part-two/

Two green animated people sit across from one another. Across the bottom it says "How Is A Match Made?"

How A Match is Made: Part One

March 11, 2022May 17, 2022
#Bigger Together, #Join The Village, #Making a Match

Have you ever wondered how BBBS matches mentors and mentees? This two-part series will explain the matching process from beginning to end.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/03/11/how-a-match-is-made-part-one/

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan – Youth Mentoring

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

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