Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast

10/15/2026

💚October Matchiversaries: Part 3💚

We're continuing to celebrate our Site-Based matches, including the Workplace Mentoring and High School Leadership programs!

These partnerships connect youth with caring mentors who share experiences, offer guidance, and help young people explore their goals and future possibilities. Every connection is an opportunity to grow, learn, and build confidence.

Here's to the Bigs who consistently show up and help our Littles see what's possible!

10/15/2026

💚October Matchiversaries: Part 2💚

Celebrating the connections that make a BIG difference! Our Site-Based matches continue to build friendships, share experiences, and create meaningful moments together on campuses across our region.

A little time, a caring mentor, and a lasting impact. It Takes Little to be BIG!

10/14/2026

💚 United for Good!

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast is proud to be part of today’s United Way Galveston County Mainland and College of the Mainland Campaign Kickoff!

Together, we’re celebrating the power of community, collaboration, and collective giving to make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors. Every contribution helps create opportunities, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for the next generation.

Thank you to United Way Galveston County Mainland and College of the Mainland for bringing our community together in support of a stronger future for all! 💚

10/14/2026

💚October Matchiversaries: Part 1💚

Every month, we celebrate the connections that grow stronger with time! Today, we recognize our Community-Based Bigs and Littles who continue to show up, build trust, and create meaningful memories together.

Here's to another year of friendship, encouragement, and defending potential...one match at a time!💚

Start Your Mentorship Journey at: https://mentorsgc.org/become-a-big

10/13/2026

🎶Big Hearts Big Hits, BIG Impact!💚

What an unforgettable evening at The Grand 1894 Opera House! The 2nd annual Big Hearts Big Hits benefit concert brought our community together for an incredible night of music featuring Neal McCoy Multi-Platinum Country Artist and a special celebration honoring Jenny and Bob Senter for their commitment to our community and the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this evening a success. To our generous sponsors, dedicated supporters, community partners, and everyone who joined us, thank you for investing in the power of mentorship and the potential of the youth we serve. Your support helps create meaningful mentoring relationships that open doors, build confidence, and inspire BIG futures for youth throughout Galveston and eastern Brazoria Counties.

A BIG thank you to our sponsors (featured in the pictures below), whose generosity makes our mission possible. Your partnership truly makes a difference! Together, we are creating brighter futures, one match at a time. 💚

Photo Credit: Elisabeth Zook

10/12/2026

💚 New Match Monday! 💚

A BIG welcome to Big Brother Nicholas and Little Brother Jeremiah! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate this new site-based match in Dickinson Independent School District / dickinsonschools!Through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and consistent encouragement, Nicholas and Jeremiah are beginning a mentoring relationship with the potential to make a lasting impact.

Thank you, Nicholas, for showing up and investing in Jeremiah’s potential. We’re grateful to partner with Dickinson ISD to create opportunities for connection, growth, and belonging for our Littles.

Here’s to a great year of learning, growing, and making BIG things happen together!

It Takes Little to Be Big. 💚

10/08/2026

We are proud to partner with the UTMB School of Public & Population Health, an institution committed to improving health and well-being through education, research, innovation, and meaningful community engagement.

Listening to Dr. Kristen Peek, we are reminded of the powerful connection between public health and the work we do every day at Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast.

Healthy communities are built on connection, opportunity, belonging, and relationships that help young people see and reach their full potential.

Our partnership with the UTMB School of Public and Population Health creates an opportunity to bring those values together while engaging UTMB faculty, staff, and students in mentorship and service for the next generation.

We are grateful for this partnership and excited about what we can accomplish together. When we invest in young people, we invest in the health and strength of our entire community.

Thank you, UTMB School of Public and Population Health, for being part of the work to defend potential across our region.

10/07/2026

💚🎶What a night! Our Big Hearts Big Hits benefit concert last Friday night at The Grand 1894 Opera House brought together an unforgettable evening of music, community, and generosity in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this night possible - our sponsors, donors, volunteers, board members, staff, event partners, and everyone who showed up with a BIG heart.

A special thank you to Jenny and Bob Senter for allowing us to celebrate you and your incredible commitment to our community. Here's a quick look back at the amazing Neal McCoy Multi-Platinum Country Artist! The music may have ended, but the impact continues.💚

Thank you for helping us make BIG things happen for the youth of Galveston County! Stay tuned for more memories from this special celebration!

Big Hearts Big Hits 2026 Highlight

10/07/2026

New connections. Returning relationships. Lasting impact. 💚

We’re excited to welcome both new and returning Site-Based mentoring matches at Hayley Elementary in Texas City ISD!

Each match represents an opportunity for a caring adult to show up, build trust, share experiences, and help a young person see what’s possible. For our returning Bigs and Littles, it’s a continuation of a relationship that has already begun to make a difference. For our new matches, it’s the beginning of something meaningful.

Mentorship doesn’t require a lot of time—it requires consistency, connection, and a willingness to be present.

We’re grateful to our Bigs for choosing to make a difference and to Texas City ISD and Jimmy Hayley Elementary for creating space for these relationships to grow.

It Takes Little to be Big. 💚

10/07/2026