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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
#Bigger Together, #Meet the match

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

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/

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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.

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