Bigger Together Archives - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan

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/

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/

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/

Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Ralph P. Jones, RJ’s Printing Inc.

February 3, 2022May 17, 2022

#Bigger Together, #Celebrating Local Black Heroes, #Local Black Heroes, #Ralph Jones, #RJ's Printing

Ralph P. Jones is the President and CEO of RJ’s Printing Inc. He “represents to the community an option to diversify and support a minority business.”

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/02/03/local-black-hero-ralph-jones/

Martin Luther King Jr., in black and white, delivering a speech from the podium.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

January 13, 2022May 17, 2022

#Bigger Together, #Martin Luther King Jr, #Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, #Mentoring Matters, #MLK

Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary. His public disapproval rating was nearly 75% when…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/01/13/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/

Stuff the Bus: Thank you!

December 15, 2021May 17, 2022

#103.3 WKFR, #Bigger Together, #Blain's Farm and Fleet, #Stuff the Bus

On December 4th, Big Brothers Big Sisters received a bus stuffed with gifts, ensuring all Littles will receive gifts this holiday season!

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/12/15/stuff-the-bus-thank-you/

Talyn on the left is wearing a blue, long sleeved shirt, next to Reiley, who is wearing a white long-sleeved shirt. They are building a catapult together and launching pompom balls.

Match of the Month: Reiley and Talyn

December 14, 2021May 17, 2022

#Bigger Together, #Match of the Month, #Mentoring Matters, #Schupan & Sons

Congratulations to Reiley and Talyn, December 2021 Match of the Month! This pair’s “persistence and commitment to one another has been an inspiration.”

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/12/14/match-of-the-month-reiley-and-talyn/