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.

⛳ A BIG Thank You to Applegate Chevrolet for sponsoring a hole in one at this year's Golf Fore Kids' Sake! 🏌🏻‍♂️ If a golfer this year is lucky enough to get an ace on Hole #8, not only will they have bragging rights...they will walk away a new Chevy Equinox!🙏 Thank you Applegate Chevrolet for being a #DefenderOfPotential!!!#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy #M#matchmonday Makayla and Sandy arrived early at the BBBS Community Block Party on 6/6/26 to meet each other before starting their first outing! 🎉They both started off a little quiet and unsure what to talk about, but after some guidance from their Case Manager, who asked them questions, Sandy felt more comfortable asking Makayla and her mom things to try to get to know them. ✍️This match has a bright future ahead with a lot of artistic interests in common and places that Makayla has never been, that Sandy wants to introduce her to...like the Longway Planetarium! 🌌Stay tuned for more on this match as well as many others. Building a brighter future one match at a time with mentors like you 💚#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for an afternoon filled with food, fishing, friends...and fun!Mark your calendars and be sure to join us up in Otisville for the Flint Motorcycle Club Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 27th. For more information or to sign up, contact the office at (810) 235-0617 or info@bbbsflint.org ... See MoreSee Less
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A strong mentoring relationship can change the trajectory of a young person’slife. When youth have access to a safe, welcoming space and someone who believesin them, they begin to feel that they truly belong. That sense of belonging unlocks confidence, resilience, and opportunity.This #PrideMonth, we're celebrating the strength and spark that lives in every young person. #PrideMonth #BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us this Saturday for our Rooks & Role Models Chess Club at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library from 11:30 am - 1:00. There is no Chess Club in July, so get your fill of Kings, Queens and everything in between on Saturday.For more info on participating, call us at the office at (810) 235-0617 or email us at info@bbbsflint.org.#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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