Finding Meaning in Mentorship
Dana became a Big to make a difference, but it ended up shaping his own life too. This story shows how simple connections can lead to meaningful growth on both sides.
Dana became a Big to make a difference, but it ended up shaping his own life too. This story shows how simple connections can lead to meaningful growth on both sides.
On May, 24, 2022, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America announced receipt of its largest gift ever received: $122.6 million from MacKenzie Scott. While Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest is not one of the 38 direct beneficiaries…
She balances work and family while making time to be a Big. Chelsea shares how mentoring fits into a busy life without missing a beat.
Back to School is right around the corner! Now is the time to commit to mentoring a child. Mentoring helps with school performance, self-confidence and stretches a child’s thinking about their future. Strapped for time yourself? We have two site-based…
For 40 years, Bowl for Kids’ Sake has been a hallmark fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, nationally. Each year half a million people gather across America to bowl and raise money for BBBS mentoring programs. Through this effort, $20…
Youth today face bullying in many forms. “Bullying is intentional tormenting in physical, verbal, or psychological ways. It can range from hitting, shoving, name-calling, threats, and mocking to extorting money and possessions. Some kids bully by shunning others and spreading…
In our last blog, we talked about how mentoring helps families by teaching mentees life skills that can directly help in the home. In this installment we will look into how one-to-one youth mentoring helps the family dynamic via youth…