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

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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.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County will celebrate Dr. King through its 19th Annual Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Michaels Conference Center.

Registration is from 8:30-9:00 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 9 a.m. The purpose of the annual Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast is to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through the promotion of a commitment to mentorship and service in our community. Mr. James Avery, Genesee County Commissioner and CEO of Berston Field House, will serve as Master of Ceremony.

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.

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.

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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.

Dr. Corwin Matthews first joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors in 2008, bringing a deep commitment to youth mentorship and community impact. He served diligently until 2015, when his career took him to North Carolina. Upon returning to the area, Dr. Matthews rejoined the board in 2018 and has been a steadfast advocate ever since.Throughout his tenure, Dr. Matthews has consistently leveraged his professional and personal networks to amplify the organization’s mission. He has actively engaged his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, in supporting mentorship initiatives and has collaborated with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) to explore innovative ways to address transportation challenges for youth and their families.Dr. Matthews remains a passionate champion for the potential of Flint and Genesee County youth, dedicating his time and expertise to creating brighter futures for the next generation.Thank you, Cory, for joining us as a Defender of Potential! #BiggerTogether#DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨ICYMI🚨Join us for our 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inspiration Breakfast at St. Michael's Conference Center from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, January 20th, 2025.For more information and our to purchase tickets to the event, visit the link below. We look forward to seeing you! secure.qgiv.com/for/bigbrothersbigsistersflint/event/2025mlk/ ... See MoreSee Less
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January isn't just the start of a New Year, it's the start of #MentoringMonth!!! Help us celebrate all the various hats our #BIGS wear and what they do to help ignite the power and promise of youth! #BiggerTogether#DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy New Year!!! Let's all do BIG things in 2025!!!#BiggerTogether#DefendPotential #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #BeBig ... See MoreSee Less
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