IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG

It doesn’t take much to make a difference. We’re transforming  mentorship, and committed to empowering all youth to reach their full potential. Find out how you can make a BIG impact on your community

the mission

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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Become an ally to a child in your community. Defend their potential.

Getting your child a Big Brother or Big Sister
is giving your child the gift of mentorship.

HAPPENING NOW

Paint the Town Green is a weeklong campaign that celebrates the power of mentorship.​

Designed to raise awareness—not funds—PTTG highlights the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the life-changing impact mentoring has on youth. By participating, you’ll help spark conversations, inspire others to become Bigs, and show that each of us has a role to play in creating BIGGER futures.

Aloe Blacc's 'Never Let You Down': A Tribute to Big Brother's Big Sisters

Singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and BBBS supporter Aloe Blacc released an original song and campaign anthem “Never Let You Down,” inspired by the stories of matches across the country. The song is available for download on all streaming platforms, with a portion of proceeds supporting BBBSA.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Launches National Brand Campaign "It Takes Little to Be Big" to Transform Mentorship Across America

Big Brothers Big Sisters of American (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States,  has launched a bold new brand campaign “It Takes Little to Be Big,” to challenge the myths and shift perceptions of mentoring and why now, more than ever, mentorship is critical to the success of kids today.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County is a non-profit youth empowering organization.

💚 Last week, the House introduced and passed HR 162, declaring September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in Michigan. 🤝 Thank you to Rep. Outman, who was the Resolution Sponsor, along with Reps. Cavitt, Markkanen, Fairbairn, Wortz, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss and Witwer, who were Co-Sponsors. 🔗 To see the entire resolution, click the following link: www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/resolutionadopted/House/pdf/2025-HAR-0162.pdf#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig #BBBSMonth ... See MoreSee Less
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❓What can $10 do?✅ $10 covers mindfulness journals to support mental wellness✅ $10 funds a day out at the park for a mentor and their mentee, helping to build a trusting relationship✅ $10 buys materials for workshops that teach life skills like budgeting, goal-setting and emotional resilience🤝 Help us ignite the power and promise of youth by donating $10 to our Defend With 10 campaign and ask 10 of your friends, to do the same. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support 1-1 mentoring, so help us get there making your contribution, today!givebutter.com/2025defendwith10#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 BIG news on #MatchMonday! Shelley is officially a Big Sister to Aubrey, and their first meeting was full of smiles and laughter. From the very start, Shelley helped Aubrey come out of her shell, and the connection was instant.Shelley and Aubrey already share so many interests, from outdoor adventures and animals to painting and crafts. Aubrey also shared her love of old libraries, and Shelley is excited to explore that with her. We can’t wait to see this friendship grow and watch Aubrey gain confidence, explore new experiences, and have fun along the way.#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you looking to help us Paint the Town Green next month but don't know where to start?Check out some of the examples below to help spur your creativity or give us a call at (810) 235-0617 and we can help you figure out how you can help us ignite the power and promise of youth here in Flint & Genesee County!#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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📚✨ Community Collaboration in Action! ✨📚On Thursday, September 4th, BBBS staff proudly volunteered with the Genesee Great Start Family Coalition, who just received a fresh shipment of books for their Reach for the Stars shelves! 🌟Together, we helped prepare these wonderful reads for local families by adding labels and getting them shelf-ready. It was a joyful afternoon of teamwork, literacy, and giving back to our community. 💙Thank you to Genesee Great Start for the opportunity to support your mission of empowering families through early literacy!#BBBSFlint #GeneseeGreatStart #ReachForTheStars #CommunityStrong #LiteracyMatters #VolunteerSpirit ... See MoreSee Less
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