Becoming allies with parents Big Brothers Big Sisters conducted another successful parent orientation. Parents were given details of the BBBS Metro Detroit mentorship program and how Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”) in the Metro Detroit community. From what to expect during the matching process to Big Brothers Big Sisters’ commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI),

This past year proved to be challenging for all of us, but at Big Brothers Big Sisters we think about the impact on our youth. Throughout the pandemic we have continued to find ways to ensure our Littles feel a sense of safety and belonging by supporting them and reminding them that they are not alone. Not only did we call our youth and families every month to check on their needs, we also developed a virtual playbook to share with mentors containing loads of interactive vir

The end of Anna’s school year was fast approaching, and with it, her high school career. Our Little Sister Anna, was not worried about her post-high school plans but she needed help to pursue her passion and navigate her post-high school options. Thankfully, Anna had her Big Sister, Carolyn, who made it her mission to keep Anna on an upward academic track. Throughout their match relationship Carolyn integrated academic based activities with their virtual outings. It was throu

The dedicated support of our corporate partners enables us to do what we do best: positively impact the lives of the youth we serve and empower them to achieve success. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit would like to spotlight AAA of Michigan as one of our foundational partners. AAA supports our youth by providing career building activities such as financial literacy, workplace etiquette, resume building, and so much more through our Career Buddies program. Th