Meet the match Archives - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan

Kevin and Alex smiling at the camera, holding a basketball together. On the bottom it says, "Give Big. Mentoring Matters."

Mentoring matters. You are our village.

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

#Give Big, #Meet the match, #Mentoring Matters

Little Brother Kevin knows his Big is always there to listen, and it makes all the difference.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/12/16/mentoring-matters-you-are-our-village/

Blake and Daniel, in separate images, smile at the camera. Blake is in the upper left hand corner, Daniel is in the lower right hand corner. There is a green square background behind them, and it says "Blake & Daniel" at the bottom and "Match of the Month" across the top

Match of the Month: Blake and Daniel

November 29, 2021November 24, 2021

#Bigger Together, #High School Bigs, #It Takes A Village, #Match of the Month, #Meet the match, #Mentoring Matters

Congratulations to Little Brother Blake and Big Brother Daniel, our November 2021 Match of the Month. These chatterboxes love connecting!

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/11/29/match-of-the-month-blake-and-daniel/

On the left: A black and white photo of Mike and Wesley from when they were matched in the '90s. They are both wearing paper crowns and smiling. On the right, a black and white photo of Mike and Wesley, present day. They are both smiling.

A Lifetime of Connection: Mike & Wesley

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

#Bigger Together, #It Takes A Village, #Meet the match, #mentoring, #Mentoring Matters

Mike and Wesley have been a part of each other’s life since they were matched in the 1990s. Their lifetime connection is just one in our region, thanks to supporters like you.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/11/12/a-life-long-match-mike-and-wesley/

Shanaya and Megan take a picture together selfie-style in the car.

Match of the Month: Shanaya and Megan

October 26, 2021November 5, 2021

#Bigger Together, #Match of the Month, #Meet the match

Congratulations to Little Sister Shanaya and Big Sister Megan! Shanaya and Megan are our October 2021 Match…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/10/26/match-of-the-month-shanaya-and-megan/

Javon and Javieon are sitting outside near campfire, roasting marshmallows.

Match of the Year: Javon & Javieon

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

#Match of the Year, #Meet the match

In 2019 and 2020, we selected a Big of the Year. This year, we honor…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/10/20/match-of-the-year-javon-javieon/

Match of the Month: Emiliano and Tyler

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

#Big Promise, #Hispanic Heritage Month, #Kalamazoo Promise, #Match of the Month, #Meet the match, #Stryker

Emiliano and Tyler are September’s Match of the Month, as well as our Hispanic Heritage Month feature, and a new Big Promise match.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/09/29/match-of-the-month-emiliano-and-tyler/

Zia and Beth were matched in August 2021

Meet the Match: Zia & Beth

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

#BiggerTogether, #Meet the match, #New Match

Little Sister Zia was matched with her Big Sister Beth in August! Our team matched…

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/09/10/meet-the-match-zia-beth/

Meet Little Brother DaMarvion and Big Brother David

July 5, 2021July 19, 2021

##biggertogether, #Meet the match, #New Match

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/

Little Sister Kloie and Big Sister Laura

Match of the Month: Kloie & Laura

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

##biggertogether, #Match of the Month, #Meet the match

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/