Skip to content

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan – Youth Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan – Youth Mentoring
  • Volunteer
    Volunteer
    • Be a Big
      Be a Big
    • Be a Skills-Based Volunteer
      Be a Skills-Based Volunteer
  • Enroll A Child
    Enroll A Child
    • Child Safety
      Child Safety
    • Families as Partners
      Families as Partners
  • Programs
    Programs
    • Get Involved
      Get Involved
    • Community-Based Programs
      Community-Based Programs
    • Site-Based Programs
      Site-Based Programs
    • Big Pride
      Big Pride
  • Events
    Events
    • Benefit Dinner
      Benefit Dinner
    • Bowl for Kids’ Sake
      Bowl for Kids’ Sake
    • Fire & Ice Holiday Ball
      Fire & Ice Holiday Ball
  • About
    About
    • Careers
      Careers
    • Contact Us
      Contact Us
    • In the News
      In the News
    • Leadership
      Leadership
    • Impact
      Impact
  • Blog
    Blog
Donate today

posts taggedBe a Big

Amy, Chloe, and Chloe's daughter Nina stand outside, smiling at the camera. Across the bottom are their names, "Amy, Chloe, & Nina."

In a Mentoring Relationship, Everyone Benefits

May 26, 2022June 2, 2022
#Amy Kuchta, #Be a Big, #Bigger Together, #Meet the match

Amy and Chloe have been matched since 2012 and are always learning from each other. They are so close that Chloe considers her an “honorary mom.”

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/05/26/in-a-mentoring-relationship-everyone-benefits/

Become a Big

March 11, 2019May 17, 2022
#Be a Big, #Big Brothers Big Sisters, #Mentor, #mentoring

Alasjah and Uziah are just two of the many children waiting for a Big to…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2019/03/11/become-a-big/

Agency celebrates 60 years, seeks more mentors

March 18, 2018May 17, 2022
#60th Anniversary, #Be a Big, #Legacy

Six-year-old Myquez loves singing, dancing and fashion (he takes pride in color coding his outfits…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2018/03/18/agency-celebrates-60th-anniversary-seeks-mentors/

You did it! 60 Mentors in 60 Days recruitment campaign a success

January 9, 2018May 17, 2022
#60 mentors in 60 days, #Be a Big

On August 1, we launched a recruitment effort to find 60 new mentors to match…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2018/01/09/you-did-it-60-mentors-in-60-days-recruitment-campaign-a-success/

1,232 kids matched but more await Bigs

November 8, 2017May 17, 2022
#Be a Big, #One-to-One, #Recruitment

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to “provide children facing adversity with strong…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2017/11/08/1232-kids-matched-await-bigs/

Teen volunteers despite brain injury.

November 8, 2017May 17, 2022
#Be a Big, #Meet the match

16 year old named Barry County Outstanding Mentor of the Year It is easy to…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2017/11/08/teen-volunteers-despite-brain-injury/

Bigs plant seeds for Littles’ future careers

November 8, 2017May 17, 2022
#Be a Big

Kids get behind-the-scenes view of Bronson Battle Creek If you’ve ever watched a hospital-based television…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2017/11/08/bigs-plant-seeds-littles-future-careers/

Volunteering ‘helps the student-athletes understand how easy it is to help others

November 8, 2017May 17, 2022
#Be a Big, #Recruitment

WMU baseball team’s coach, players dedicated to mentoring. Imagine being a 12-year-old sports fan and…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2017/11/08/volunteering-helps-student-athletes-understand-easy-help-others/

We’re all coaches helping someone. Your job just might not be as visible as mine.’

October 31, 2017May 17, 2022
#Be a Big, #Recruitment

New Detroit Lions’ coach Jim Caldwell headlines 37th Annual Benefit Dinner Each year, more than…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2017/10/31/coaches-helping-someone-job-just-might-not-visible-mine/

Site-Based Mentoring brings significant, life-changing results

October 30, 2017May 17, 2022
#Be a Big

When thinking of Big Brothers Big Sisters, most people think of community-based matches where the…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2017/10/30/site-based-mentoring-brings-significant-life-changing-results/

Posts navigation

Older »

It’s not just a donation. It’s an investment in a child’s future.

When you donate online to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you join our cause and directly support children in your community. No matter how little or big the amount, donating can start making a difference in the lives of young people around you.

Make a Donation
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.

  • Home
  • Enroll A Child
  • Events
  • Programs
  • Volunteer
  • About

Get connected:

Facebook Icon

Twitter Icon

Instagram Icon

YouTube Icon

LinkedIn Icon


Sign Up For Our Newsletter

© 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan.
3501 Covington Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Donate or Volunteer to help children in your local community