IT STARTS WITH...

IT STARTS WITH...

2 PEOPLE

From April 24 to August 2, we're looking for 500 potential mentors to be matched with over 500+ young people in our community looking for a Big

2 HOURS

Bigs (volunteer adult mentors) and Littles (youth mentees) get together 2-3 times for a few hours each month doing everyday activities that create a friendship bond.

Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support Specialist who is always there to provide resources and support specific to the match's needs.

SCHOOL BUDDIES

Bigs meet at the Littles' school and hang out during the child's lunch time, whether it's in the classroom or on the playground.

You're making a positive impact by being there for them and teachers, school councilors, and parents can see the impact.

SCHOOL BUDDIES

Bigs meet at the Littles' school and hang out during the child's lunch time, whether it's in the classroom or on the playground.

You're making a positive impact by being there for them and teachers, school councilors, and parents can see the impact.

COMMUNITY-BASED

Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-on-one outings and activities, doing things the Bigs & Littles enjoy together out in the community.

Some meet on the weekends, others get together on weekday evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works with them.

COMMUNITY-BASED

Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-on-one outings and activities, doing things the Bigs & Littles enjoy together out in the community.

Some meet on the weekends, others get together on weekday evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works with them.

2 MAKE A LASTING IMPACT 2GETHER

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▶️BIG SISTER MAGGIE & LITTLE SISTER KEELY
MATCHED SINCE 2007

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▶️BIG SISTER BRIANA & LITTLE SISTER MAKIA
MATCHED SINCE 2014

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▶️BIGS DON & MICHAEL AND LITTLES CHAD & ANDREW
ALUMNI MATCH

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▶️BIG BROTHER PATRICK & LITTLE BROTHER TYSON
MATCHED SINCE 2013

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▶️BIG SISTER JANIS & LITTLE SISTER DESTINY
MATCHED SINCE 2014

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▶️BIG COUPLE NICK & ALYSSA AND LITTLE BROTHER CHRISTOPHER
MATCHED SINCE 2017

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▶️BIG BROTHER LARRY & LITTLE BROTHER ANTHONY
MATCHED SINCE 2014

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▶️BIG BROTHER RICK & LITTLE BROTHER TREVOR
MATCHED SINCE 2020

Angela Jenna

▶️BIG SISTER ANGI & LITTLE SISTER JENNA
MATCHED SINCE 2015

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▶️BIG BROTHER VINCE & LITTLE BROTHER RYAN
MATCHED SINCE 1984

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▶️BIG BROTHER STAN & LITTLE BROTHER QUAVIS
MATCHED SINCE 1985

Shawnna and Michelle

▶️BIG COUPLE TROY & MICHELLE AND LITTLE SISTER SHAWNNA
MATCHED SINCE 2007

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▶️BIG BROTHER ZANE & LITTLE BROTHER CHRIS
MATCHED SINCE 2015

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▶️BIG SISTER RACHEL & LITTLE SISTER ABBY
MATCHED SINCE 2019

2 PEOPLE

A Big & a Little

2 HOURS

Our programs' monthly minimum

2 GETHER

Creating lasting memories and ignite potential

BECOMING A BIG CHANGES TWO LIVES: YOURS AND THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PERSON'S.

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For Our Supporters

As a supporter of mentorship, Big Brothers Big Sisters is making an impact on the lives of the next generation here in town! Currently, there’s a huge need for volunteers that want to make a difference in youths, and you can #BeBig RIGHT NOW 🫵All it takes is you and a little one, 2 hours every month, creating lasting memories 2-gether! If you want to join, click here: https://www.bbbsnei.org/500bigs/

It takes 2 to make a difference. That's why Big Brothers Big Sisters is asking everyone to #BeBig and make a difference in a local youth 💚 Learn how you can get involved at https://www.bbbsnei.org/500bigs/

Investing in mentorship programs like BBBS is investing in our future. As a big supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, I believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to life. Mentorship bridges that gap and provides countless experiences that everyone should have. Check out https://www.bbbsnei.org/500bigs/ to get involved 🤜🤛

📣Have you heard about It Takes 2? Big Brothers Big Sisters is on the search for 500 potential mentors who want to make a difference in the next generation of youths. Get involved by visiting https://www.bbbsnei.org/500bigs/

For Our Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Right now, Big Brothers Big Sisters is searching for potential mentors here in town. I got involved to be a Big back in [month/year] when I first heard about the organization and haven’t looked back since 💚 Now, me and [Little’s name] are asking you to #BeBig! All you need to do is be there for them—It’s that simple.

Being a Big has taught me so many things—more than what I could provide for my Little. Everyone benefits from having a mentor in their life. Why not give that opportunity to a young person in our community? 💚 https://www.bbbsnei.org/500bigs/

If you know me, you’ll know that I have been a Big for the past few [months/years] ! I get to hang out with my Little, [Little’s name], every month and it’s the best thing I ever did when I was on the fence of getting involved 🤩 Check out https://www.bbbsnei.org/500bigs/ if you want to learn more about being a Big!

NOT THE RIGHT TIME TO VOLUNTEER?

Life gets busy, we understand if it's not the right time for you to become a Big. It doesn't have to stop there...

HOST A GET 2GETHER

Invite us into your workplace, faith groups, professional orgs, etc. to share the words about mentorship, BBBSNEI, and ways you can get involved. The best way for us to get more involved with you is for us to have conversations about BBBS with people.

SPREAD THE WORD!

Amplify our voice by sharing our posts and messages on social media. Share your mentorship experience with @bbbsnei or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana

REFER A FRIEND

Do you know someone that would make a great mentor to a youth in the community? Share the campaign with them so they can take their first step towards becoming a Big!