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

Isaac and Brey'On stand inside, smiling at the camera. At the bottom are their names, "Isaac & Brey'On"

Meet the Match: Brey’On and Isaac

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Congratulations to Brey’On and Isaac on their new match! They are looking forward to playing chess and basketball together.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/07/01/meet-the-match-breyon-and-isaac/

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/

Ryan and Terry stand side by side, wearing masks, and looking at the camera. In the background is a green square frame. On the bottom, in white, it says "Ryan & Terry"

Meet the Match: Terry and Ryan

February 16, 2022May 17, 2022

#Gull Lake Schools, #High School Bigs, #Meet the match, #Mentoring Matters

Terry and Ryan are our first match of 2022! They are matched in the High School Bigs program in partnership with Gull Lake School district.

https://www.bbbsmi.org/2022/02/16/meet-the-match-terry-and-ryan/

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, 2021May 17, 2022

#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, 2021May 17, 2022

#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, 2021May 17, 2022

#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, 2021May 17, 2022

#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, 2021May 17, 2022

#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, 2021May 17, 2022

#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, 2021May 17, 2022

##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/