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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana

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We are one of the 270+ affiliates around the country helping children achieve their full potential.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children (“Littles”) with screened volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. The first-ever Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Summary, released in 2012, substantiates that its mentoring programs have proven, positive academic, socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes for youth, areas linked to high school graduation, avoidance of juvenile delinquency and college or job readiness.

10/27/2026

Over half the tickets have vanished already, so grab yours now before they’re totally gone 🎄✨

Holiday shopping is creeping up… and so are those holiday bills. Treat yourself to a shot at $500 CASH instead of pretending you won’t overspend this year.

Plus, three lucky folks will snag $100 L’Auberge restaurant gift cards (because nothing says “holiday cheer” like not cooking).

Every $10 ticket helps local youth through mentorship, so you get to feel good and maybe win big.

🎟️ Snag your ticket today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bbbsraffle/event/bbbscashraffle/

10/26/2026

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Another new match: Big Mr. Brown + Little YaDarius!

This is Mr. Brown's second lunch buddy match. His first Little has moved on to middle school, and he's back to do it again. These two are looking forward to building a friendship and talking about sports and life.

10/23/2026

📚✨ Exciting news for Cameron Parish! ✨📚

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is excited to announce our new partnership with the Cameron Parish School System to bring both Group Mentoring and High School Mentoring opportunities to students across the parish beginning this fall.

Through this partnership, students at Hackberry High School, Grand Lake High School, South Cameron High School, and Johnson Bayou High School will have access to caring mentors who will help them build confidence, strengthen relationships, develop leadership skills, and prepare for bright futures ahead.

Our team is working closely with school administrators, students, and families to complete enrollment and screening, with mentoring sessions expected to begin in mid-November.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible partnership and the opportunities it will create for students throughout Cameron Parish! 💙💚

10/22/2026

Operators are standing by... probably.

For only $10, you could be our next BIG winner!

1 Winner receives $500 CASH
🍴 3 Winners receive a $100 L'Auberge restaurant gift card.

But wait... there's more! Every raffle ticket helps Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that help local youth thrive.

So support a great cause, have a little fun, and you just might walk away with some extra spending money!

🎟️ Enter today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bbbsraffle/event/bbbscashraffle/

10/21/2026

Meet Joshua, better known as Peanut! He’s energetic, always on the move, and constantly cracking jokes to make the people around him laugh. Peanut loves sports like basketball and football, and he enjoys hanging out with friends at school. Even though math can be a challenge, it’s one of his favorite subjects. When he grows up, he dreams of becoming a YouTuber or a rapper. Peanut loves exploring town with activities like escape rooms, bowling, trying new restaurants, and playing video games. His family hopes to find him a Big who can model kindness and respect toward others, and he would thrive with an energetic, talkative Big who enjoys sports, video games, staying active, and trying new things. Could you be the Big who brings out Peanut’s best? Go to our website to become his big today! https://www.bbbsswla.org/volunteer

10/20/2026

The BBBS SWLA team pulled up to the ghost photoshoot trend… but with a twist. Our ghosts showed out in full color, bold prints, and enough personality to haunt a parish.

Because we’re not the quiet type. We’re eclectic, vibrant, a little chaotic, and always down to make something ordinary feel electric! And the kids we serve? Same energy. Same spark. Same beautifully mismatched magic that keeps this work alive.

10/19/2026

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Meet our newest match: Big Lauren + Little Da'Mya!

Lauren is part of our Bigs with Badges program, and she's excited to be a positive role model for a Little. Da'Mya, you've got a great one in your corner!

10/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Server At Work for their generous donation to our game room of a PlayStation 5 for our Littles! ✨🎮

Because of your generosity, there are sure to be plenty of epic adventures, friendly competition, and unforgettable gaming moments ahead. This incredible upgrade will create new opportunities for our Littles to connect, build relationships, and have fun together.

We're so grateful for community partners like Server at Work who help make experiences like these possible. Thank you for leveling up the possibilities for the young people we serve!

10/15/2026

Almost one year ago, this match began, and what a year it's been! 🏈🎮🌮✈️

From McNeese football and basketball games to air shows, video games, and a lot of tacos, Rafael and Braylon made some great memories along the way. Braylon is a great kid with a bright future, and it's been awesome watching him grow and succeed.

Here's to another year of adventures and making a BIG impact together! 💚

10/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Optimum for welcoming some of our Littles for an incredible behind-the-scenes career exploration experience! 💙

Our Littles had the opportunity to tour the facility, meet team members, and learn about a variety of career paths ranging from executive leadership and marketing to sales, operations, warehouse management, and installation. Experiences like these help open young minds to future possibilities and show them the many paths available to success.

We are so grateful to Optimum for investing in the potential of our youth, providing a fun evening filled with learning, food, giveaways, and inspiration. Together, we're helping Littles dream big about their futures! 🌟

Address

4135 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA
70607

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13374785437

Website

http://bbbsswla.org/

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