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Become a Big today! We currently have over 300 youth waiting for a mentor. Visit www.bbbsia.org. Please visit bbbsia.org to learn how YOU can join our village.

For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has been dedicated to serving youth (Littles) through professionally supported mentoring relationships with adults (Bigs) in Central Iowa. As the premier mentoring organization in Central Iowa, our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. According to Littles involved in our programs:
-79% improved/maintained good grades
-80.6% had good school attendance
-92.1% avoided risky behaviors
-89% felt they had a caring adult in their lives

Recognition:
-Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Pinnacle Award Winner (2023)
-Voted #2 Most Influential Nonprofit in Des Moines by Des Moines Business Record Readers (2023)

11/02/2026

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10/31/2026

Check out Tim’s 10-Second Awareness Check: Fact or Fiction. 🤔

10/31/2026

🎃 Don't let the myths scare you away from mentoring! Being a Big is easier than you think, and the impact is BIGGER than you imagine. 💚

10/30/2026

Could YOU be a Big?

You don't need to have all the answers or be an expert at mentoring. You just need to be willing to show up, listen, encourage, and believe in a young person's potential.

Through mentorship, you can help a young person build confidence, discover new opportunities, and see what's possible for their future.

A little of your time can make a BIG impact.

💚 Ready to become a Big? Learn more: https://www.bbbsia.org/be-a-big

10/29/2026

🎁 Big hearts. BIG holiday impact!

Last year, generous individuals, businesses, and community groups came together to help make the holidays special for families in our BBBSIA programs.

Now, we're inviting more Central Iowa businesses to be part of this year's Adopt-a-Family program! We'll provide a personalized holiday wish list, and your team can shop together to help fulfill a family's wishes.

💚 We still need 10 more donors! Could your company be one of them?

📅 Sign up by November 6: https://tinyurl.com/2z7xzdw9

10/28/2026

A BIG welcome to Little Gio and Big Craig!

Gio and Craig already have something in common- they both love the outdoors! They're also excited to check out our BBBSIA game room together.

We're excited to see how their mentoring relationship grows through new experiences, encouragement, and meaningful moments together! 💚

Could you be someone's Big? You could make a BIG difference in a young person's life.

Become a Big: https://www.bbbsia.org/be-a-big

10/27/2026

We’re grateful to the Porsche Club for its generous support of BBBSIA. Gifts from community partners like the Porsche Club help sustain our mentoring programs and remind our youth that an entire community is rooting for them.

Every contribution helps create opportunities for young people to build relationships, discover their strengths, and reach their potential.

Thank you to the Porsche Club for being part of our village of support!

10/26/2026

Building beds and building connections!

Our Bigs and Littles teamed up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to make a difference in our community. We love seeing our matches put kindness into action!

Could you be a Big? You can make a lasting impact just by showing up.

💚 Learn more about becoming a Big: https://www.bbbsia.org/be-a-big

10/25/2026

Check out the latest edition of Tim’s 10-Second Awareness Check! ✅

10/23/2026

Help make the holidays a little brighter for families! 💚🎁

Through our Adopt-a-Family program, individuals, businesses, and community groups can help make the season special for families participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa programs.

When you Adopt-a-Family, you'll receive a personalized holiday wish list and shop for gifts to help make their holiday wishes come true.

We’re looking for 20 more donors! Will you be one of them? 💚

Please sign up by November 6th: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1aZs3x8psU2hFKFz5E90SAtcH03sK4dEny8Eu-SauJhUME05WlhNSkpHQ1JQQU42TDlKTDZZUUpDOC4u&route=shorturl&blm_aid=58480

Address

2130 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+15152889025

Website

http://www.bbbsia.org/

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