Back to School Celebration Drive Thru
This past Wednesday, Littles and their siblings got backpacks and school supplies to start the year…
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/08/27/back-to-school-celebration-drive-thru/#biggertogether
Thank you PNC Bank: Bowl for Kids’ Sake Presenting Sponsor
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is almost here! It’s not too late to get involved! Later…
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/08/06/thank-you-pnc-bowl-for-kids-sake-presenting-sponsor/
Dr. Tamiko Garrett | Celebrating Local Black Heroes
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is proud to celebrate Local Black Heroes throughout the year. Sign…
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/07/30/dr-tamiko-garrett-celebrating-local-black-heroes/
Wade Boggs: Guest Speaker at 44th Annual Benefit Dinner
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs joins the 44th Annual Benefit Dinner as guest speaker on Monday, September 27 in Gull Lake.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/07/19/wade-boggs-benefit-dinner/
2020 Annual Report
The 2020 Annual Report summarizes an unprecedented year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/07/16/2020-annual-report/
Meet Little Brother DaMarvion and Big Brother David
Little Brother DaMarvion and Big Brother David were paired because of their love of sports and being outside. Little Brother DaMarvion is an energetic and active 9 year old who loves basketball. Big Brother David is a perfect match for DaMarvion since he also likes to play (and coach) basketball.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/07/05/meet-little-brother-damarvion-and-big-brother-david/
Pride Month Review
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan, we recognized the LGBTQ+ community and Pride Month in June with our Celebrating Pride campaign, featuring profiles and videos of local members of the LGBTQ+ community.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/07/01/pride-month-review/
Match of the Month: Kloie & Laura
Little Sister Kloie and Big Sister Laura are June’s Match of the Month. This award honors a match’s dedication to each other and commitment Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan’s mission: empowering the potential of youth through one-to-one mentoring.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/06/29/match-of-the-month-kloie-laura/
Celebrating Pride: Demetrias Wolverton
Demetrias Wolverton wants BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth to know they shouldn’t, “… be afraid of occupying spaces as your authentic self, because queer people of color have been the pioneers of social justice and civil rights movements since the beginning of time.”
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/06/21/celebrating-pride-demetrias-wolverton/
Parents and Guardians Make Matches Possible
Parents and guardians are the catalyst for igniting potential. They know that Bigs work in tandem with parents to help clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/06/20/parents-and-guardians-make-matches-happen/