Big Brothers Big Sisters Receives Historic Donation

It is well known that mentoring helps youth, but did you know that it can help families too? Kids want and need to learn about life, but sometimes the adults in their lives (including their teachers) are too tired and spread thin to take the time to teach them the variety of subjects they need…

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 programs that can fit into your busy schedule: MentorU and Lunch Buddies.  Lunch Buddies serves…

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 rumors about them. Others use social media or electronic messaging to taunt others or hurt…

The first step to gaining self-esteem is to develop a sense of self and with so many messages from the media, peers, and family on how to be, it presents a real struggle for young people to understand who they are as a person. It is a common misconception amongst young people to mistake outside…

This holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest is celebrating each Little, Big, volunteer, donor, and contributor who makes up the ecosystem of our important work — keeping our mission of improving the lives of youth and helping them achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to ensuring every kid we mentor…

Ideas for Fun Match Activities Our community is made up of all types of people. City workers, janitors, bankers, crafters, electricians, storeowners, chefs, teachers, and so many more. And before they become these pillars of our community, they start as the youth of our community. At one point, they’re the kids on the playground and…