Mentorship Blog
Remembering an Exceptional Mentor: Chris Gradoville
On September 30th, 2021, Chris Gradoville, Director of Baseball Operations at Creighton University and a former Big, was fatally wounded in Omaha, Nebraska. Chris was an upstanding community member, family man, and an amazing mentor. He was always there for his Little Brother, Charlie, in a way that guided him
What Is The Role Of A Mentor?
What Is The Role Of A Mentor? Growing up is very difficult especially in today's day and age. Young persons have to navigate the unprecedented complexities of socializing in the digital age. They have to determine what they want to do with the rest of their life and get
What Makes A Great Mentor?
What Makes A Great Mentor It’s no secret that mentorship can make a profound difference in the lives of high school students. Whether it's volunteering as a 1-1 Big Brother Big Sister match or visiting local high schoolers in the MentorU program, getting involved helps students and the community.
How To Become A Youth Mentor
How To Become A Youth Mentor At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest, we are always looking for people who want to make a positive impact on a child’s life. Mentors have a profound impact on the youth they mentor. Children having a mentor helps them experience
Why is Mentoring Important for Kids
Why is Mentoring Important for Kids? In the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, we find mentors to help our community's youth develop into happy, resilient persons who fulfill their human potential. Mentoring kids helps them experience new things, develop emotionally, avoid negative behaviors, and achieve lifelong success. Keep reading
Match Story: Marvin and Kasey
Match Story: Marvin and Kasey Marvin (Big Brother) and Kasey (Little Brother) have been matched for three years. Marvin is a testament to the positive power and influence of one-to-one mentoring. This relationship has been transformative for Kasey in every aspect of his life, altering the trajectory his life was on. Kasey has made huge strides socially, emotionally, and