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.

🎉 Happy Match Monday!!! Let's welcome Jaden and TJ to the BBBS Village!💚The match was introduced to each other on 3/27/2026 and they had their first match outing that Sunday! They were so excited to meet each other and start getting to know each other while doing activities together.🚗Though they were both a little quiet and timid during the match introduction, during their first two outings, it got a lot easier to communicate with each other, and they got to learn how much they have in common with their interests.#TheBigDraft #InspireChange #BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Whether your game is on the field, the court, or the console, there's no better time than now to get in! Because no matter how you plan, the connection you can make with a young person in your community will always be a WIN.Join us. Become a mentor: bbbsflint.org/be-a-big/#TheBigDraft #InspireChange #BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Join us to celebrate Little Sister Jh'Zariiah and Big Sister Janet's 1-year match anniversary! Jh'Zariiah and Janet were matched on March 31, 2025. As they reflect on the past year, they have enjoyed going to the movies, lunch dates, baking, and attending the BBBS events and activities!Happy Matchiversary Jh'Zariiah and Janet! 💚#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Together, we are shaping a world where kindness is the currency of change. 🌇 In celebration of #NationalVolunteerMonth, let's build communities filled with support, understanding, and positive impact. 💚 Join our village and help us ignite the power and promise of youth!🔗 bbbsflint.org/be-a-big/#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Connie Legue, this 2026 High Pledge Achiever for the 47th Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake, presented by the Arby's Foundation. This year, Connie raised $1,450 to help support one-to-one mentoring relationships. Thank you Connie for being a #DefenderOfPotential!#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBigger #BeBig - with ELGA Credit Union ... See MoreSee Less
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