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To create & support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power & promise of youth.

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To see all youth achieve their full potential.
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JOIN US FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL GOURMET DINNER

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER DICK VITALE

Legendary Sports Broadcaster, Coach, Author, and Hall of Famer

About Gourmet Dinner

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 2023

Reception 6:00 PM | Dinner 6:45 PM

GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER

120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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HAVING A MENTOR MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE

Of Our Youth Do Better Academically
Of Our Youth Show Increased Self-Esteem
Of Our Youth Interact Better With Their Family
Of Our Youth Are Less Likely To Use Illegal Substances
“SHE’S LIKE FAMILY’ – BIG SISTER BONNIE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND “SHE’S LIKE FAMILY’ – BIG SISTER BONNIE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND

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LET’S “BFIT” WITH VICTORIA! LET’S “BFIT” WITH VICTORIA!

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Indiana is ranked tenth in the nation for obesity.  On the other end of the scale, one out of seven children in Indiana face hunger. Tha…

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Our 90’s-themed Bowl For Kids’ Sake kicked off with style, with bowlers rocking their color-blocked windbreakers and bucket hats.…

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

THIS YEAR WE'RE GOING BACK TO THE 90's

Bowl for Kid’s Sake is a grassroots FUNdraiser that takes place in a few of our service counties.

This is an event where the community comes together to fundraise and support Big Brothers Big Sisters in their communities in efforts to create brand-new matches.

This event features tons of fun, prizes, and unique ways to introduce Big Brothers Big Sisters to people of all ages!

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2023 Kids Champions

Donate to Team Waiting List Littles & Double your impact thru BFKS!

Every donation made to this team will be matched up to $10,000

Donation to Team Waiting List Littles

A Very BIG Thank you to Ashley Industrial Molding, Fort Wayne Metals, Triple E Construction, and Wayne Pipe Supply for making DREAMS COME TRUE!

CORPORATE COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Special thanks to our Corporate Community Partners for underwriting our programs and supporting the children in our communities during the 2022-2023 year.