Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance

10/16/2026

📸 A picture is worth a thousand words… And THIS one could make a BIG Difference! 💚

Let’s turn votes into BIG opportunities for kids in the Great Lakes Bay Region! 🙌🏽 Saginaw Big Sister Tina from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region is in the running to Win the America's Favorite Photo Contest & if she does, she'll win $$$ for her BBBS Agency, too! We’d love to see folks all throughout the State rallying behind Tina and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region!

🗳 Vote today, vote daily, and help Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region win BIG for Kids!

https://americasfavoritephotos.com/v/vhwjrh

Saginaw Big Sister Tina is currently participating in a photography contest through America's Favorite Photos, and has generously chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters as her charity of choice for the grand prize! 💚 📸

👉If you'd like to support Tina and BBBS during this photography contest, scan the QR code or visit https://AmericasFavoritePhotos.com/v/vhwjrh to cast your vote today! (one vote per day, per registrant)

08/21/2026

What if one week could spark hundreds of conversations about mentoring? That's Paint the Town Green... And this year we're hoping to Paint all throughout the State!

From September 14–20, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations across the state in Southwest Michigan, Flint & Genesee County, AND the Western Upper Peninsula will "paint" their corner of the community green however they see fit to show that mentoring matters.

✅ It's not a fundraiser.
🌳 It's a community-wide awareness campaign.
🏅 There's no wrong way to participate!

Whether you decorate your storefront, wear green, create a special menu item, or light up your building, every act helps spread one important message: every young person deserves someone additional in their corner.

Ready to Paint the Town Green with us? Learn more and register today with your respective local BBBS:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan
ThinkBigToday.org/paintthetowngreen

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County
https://forms.gle/AzQ9AzYmVrk6CiQG8

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western Upper Peninsula
RSVP in the WUP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FsnNnSd8zA

Thanks to the “Lead Artists” at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan for creating this initiative inspiring BBBS to Paint the State Green for Kids’ Sake!

08/04/2026

Get out the Vote for Alliance Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan! They have been nominated for Non-Profit of the Year in Southwest Michigan First Chamber's 2026 Chamber's Choice Awards!

If you believe in the power of mentorship, Vote Big today and once every day through August 16th!

🗳️ Vote here: https://f.mtr.cool/vyopvqoccn

We have some exciting news! 🏆

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan has been nominated for Non-Profit of the Year in Southwest Michigan First Chamber's 2026 Chamber's Choice Awards!

Every day, our community comes together to help ignite the power and potential of local young people through mentorship. This nomination is a reflection of our Bigs, Littles, families, staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters. We couldn't do this work without you. 💚

If you believe in the power of mentorship, we'd love to have your vote.

🗳️ Vote here:
https://f.mtr.cool/vyopvqoccn

You can vote once a day through August 16, so if you're feeling extra supportive, we'd love to earn your vote more than once. 😉

Thank you for helping us continue to defend the potential of youth across Southwest Michigan. 💚

08/03/2026

The countdown is on… Only THREE more hours to place your final bids and score some amazing deals during Bids for Kids! ⏰ Be sure to get your bids in by 8PM ET tonight!

The countdown is on...only THREE more hours to place your final bids and score some amazing deals during Bids for Kids! ⏰

Now's the time to:

✅Check on your saved & favorited items
✅See if you've been outbid
✅Place your final bids at BigBids.org before 8pm
✅Share this auction with your friends & family!

Every winning bid helps us connect youth in our community with positive, caring adult mentors ready to defend their potential. Be part of something and help change a child's life!

07/27/2026

Bids for Kids Online Auction is officially LIVE at BigBids.org from July 27 through August 3 @ 8PM! Support Alliance Member Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region Every winning bid helps create life-changing mentoring relationships for youth in the Great Lakes Bay Region!

🛍️ 200+ unique items, packages, and experiences to bid on!
📅 Bidding begins July 27 @ 8am and ends August 3 @ 8pm
🌐 Bid online at BigBids.org
📲 RSVP to the Facebook Event! https://www.facebook.com/share/1NdbF6qWMh/

Bid big. Win big. Change a child's life. 💚

🚨 Bids for Kids Online Auction is officially LIVE at BigBids.org! 🚨

This year's auction is packed with incredible finds including exclusive getaways, autographed sports memorabilia, winery packages, golf outings, artisan goods, sports tickets, gift cards to your favorite restaurants, and much more.

Best of all? Every winning bid helps create life-changing mentoring relationships for local youth!

🛍️ 200+ unique items, packages, and experiences to bid on!
📅 Bidding begins July 27 @ 8am and ends August 3 @ 8pm
🌐 Bid online at BigBids.org
📲 RSVP to our Facebook Event! https://www.facebook.com/share/1NdbF6qWMh/

Bid big. Win big. Change a child's life 💚

06/01/2026

Mentorship is essential social infrastructure that makes everything else work better. A society where every young person has a mentor is a society invested in its own future. Let's build that future together. 💚

05/21/2026

All 8 of the Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance agencies currently offer School-Based Mentoring. 🍎🚌📚 Some Matches are Community Volunteers in the schools and other programs utilize High School Bigs. Through this program innovation and by transforming schools into hubs of Access and Opportunity for every child... We are serving more youth through mentorship throughout the State in both the Upper and Lower Peninsula. With your support we can serve even more youth.

💚Contact your local agency to get involved. Volunteer - Enroll a Child - Donate.

🖤Contact your State Legislators to let them know YOU support Big Brothers Big Sisters and brighter futures for thousands of Michigan Youth. State Funding for the Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance is a good use of taxpayer money because our program goes beyond a temporary fix by addressing the root causes of these challenges. By breaking cycles of generational poverty and providing steadfast support, we empower children to envision and achieve a brighter future.

05/20/2026

The future of our State’s Youth is on the House Congressional Floor today. 🏛️ Support a future built on Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentorship…

Tune in live to watch crucial testimony on why State Funding for youth mentoring is a game-changing investment. Representative Kathy Schmaltz along with Big Brothers Big Sisters Directors Megyn Forest and Tony Hollow will be live at 11:44AM before the House Labor and Economic Opportunity Subcommittee to discuss an LDSI request on behalf of the Michigan Alliance of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The latest data proves that Big Brothers Big Sisters programs drive college enrollment, close economic gaps, and boost lifetime earnings. Our leaders need to hear how mentorship transforms lives and strengthens our economy. Watch the hearing, show your support online, and help us advocate for the future every child deserves. 📺⚖️

Watch Live Here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QeGIbeEPByk?si=swaPZVrXHQAu1AV-

05/20/2026

The value of mentorship lasts a lifetime. 💼 The impact of mentorship is proven…

💰According to a 2025 economic impact study, BBBS Littles earn an average of 15% more over their lifetimes compared to those without a mentor.

When young people have a Big in their corner, they develop the resilience and career readiness that translates into long-term financial stability. Mentoring is a proven, high-return investment in Michigan’s future workforce and economy.

Let’s make mentoring accessible to every child who needs it.

💚Contact your local agency to get involved. Volunteer - Enroll a Child - Donate.

🖤Contact your State Legislators to let them know YOU support Big Brothers Big Sisters and brighter futures for thousands of Michigan Youth. State Funding for the Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance is a good use of taxpayer money because our program goes beyond a temporary fix by addressing the root causes of these challenges. By breaking cycles of generational poverty and providing steadfast support, we empower children to envision and achieve a brighter future.



The Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance is a collaboration of 8 local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies located throughout the state.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western Upper Peninsula
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County
BBBS Michigan Capital Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan

05/19/2026

Mentorship is a powerful tool for economic equity. ⚖ The impact of mentorship is proven…

🔑The latest economic impact data reveals that mentored youth close the socioeconomic gap by 2/3, with their future earnings aligning more closely with their mentors than their family background.
By bridging the resource and opportunity gaps, consistent mentorship helps level the playing field for kids across our state.

Support policies that fund and prioritize youth mentoring programs and help to build a Brighter tomorrow.

💚Contact your local agency to get involved. Volunteer - Enroll a Child - Donate.

🖤Contact your State Legislators to let them know YOU support Big Brothers Big Sisters and brighter futures for thousands of Michigan Youth. State Funding for the Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance is a good use of taxpayer money because our program goes beyond a temporary fix by addressing the root causes of these challenges. By breaking cycles of generational poverty and providing steadfast support, we empower children to envision and achieve a brighter future.



The Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance is a collaboration of 8 local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies located throughout the State.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western Upper Peninsula
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County
BBBS Michigan Capital Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan