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

Change a Life. Start with One Connection.

One caring connection can change a life. Today, Queen is more confident and excited about her future—that’s the power of mentoring.

But many more young people like Queen are waiting for that same opportunity. You can help make it happen. Your gift today will create more stories like Queen and De’Andrea—opening doors, building confidence, and giving youth the support they need to thrive.

The next match can start with you. Will you give today and help change a life?

January is National Mentoring Month - Join the Movement

National Mentoring Month shines a spotlight on the transformative power of mentorship and its role in shaping brighter futures for young people. It’s a time to celebrate mentors, raise awareness about the need for volunteers, and inspire communities to step up and make a lasting difference in the lives of youth.

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.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the legacy of those who opened doorsand paved the way by continuing their spirit of leadership throughmentorship. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we see it happen every day: whenyouth connect with mentors who share their experiences and dreams. Every conversation, every achievement, every breakthrough adds to ourcommunity's story of progress. Because mentorship isn't just aboutguidance – it's about creating spaces where young people can seethemselves in tomorrow's success stories. 💚 #BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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👭 Little Sister Kaylynn and Big Sister Michelle had met each other on 1/20/2026, they and were excited to to start connecting! 📓 There were conversations about all the things they were interested in and wanted to try sometime, one of the things was Junk Journaling.💚 The decision to become a mentor, to meet someone new, to have a conversation, and to do new activities all have a BIG impact. Mentoring can greatly impact a life and bring about a brighter future for the upcoming generations, by having the relationships and support to grow into a well-rounded adult.🤝 For a brighter tomorrow, join us in the cause of mentoring the next generation!🔗 bbbsflint.org/be-a-big/#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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💚 Mentorship starts with you. As we wrap up National #MentoringMonth, we honor the mentors who create safe spaces and start the conversations for Littles to learn and dream. 🔗 Become a Big at bbbsflint.org/be-a-big/#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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