Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region

11/04/2026

💚 Waiting Wednesday 💚

Meet Eli.

At just 6 years old, Eli already knows what he loves: Pokémon and Minecraft! But there's a whole world of adventures waiting for him, and he'd love someone to explore them with.

From bowling and fishing to science experiments, cooking, or simply playing his favorite games, Eli is hoping for a Big Brother who will share his interests, encourage him to try new things, and make memories together.

Just a few hours each month can make a lasting difference in a child's life.

Could you be the Big Brother Eli is waiting for?

Learn more about becoming a Big at https://bbbsgreatlakesbay.org/be-a-big/

10/30/2026

Sending a BIG thank you to Fab Five Design in Mt. Pleasant for donating a certificate to make Big Sister Lauren and Little Sister Leah's craft night extra special last weekend! 🎨💚

Thank you for your generosity and willingness to make memorable match moments like this possible, we are so grateful!

10/24/2026

Today we wanted to give a special shoutout to our friends from Bay City car meet LLC who attended our Building Bright Futures breakfast earlier this week and generously donated the proceeds from their 2026 East Side Legacy Cruise in support of youth mentorship!

Thanks for joining us Greg & Don, and thank you for using your time and talents to raise support for kids in our community seeking mentorship and connection! 💚🚗

10/23/2026

What an incredible morning Building Brighter Futures with all of you in Saginaw this week!

We often say that all of us have a part to play in supporting the next generation, and it was such a joy to share space with so many individuals passionate about seeing kids in our community thrive.

Thank you to all the Bigs, Littles, Board members, staff, community partners, and supporters who joined us bright and early on Wednesday to help raise critical funds for creating and sustaining mentoring matches across our region!

We are 💚

See yourself or someone you know in the pictures below? Feel free to tag!

10/21/2026

💚 What if the person they've been waiting for is YOU?

Right now, 55 children across the Great Lakes Bay Region are waiting for someone to step into their lives. Someone to laugh with, learn from, look up to, and simply have in their corner.

That someone could be you.

Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister doesn't require special skills or having all the answers. It's about showing up, spending time together, and building a friendship that can make a lifelong difference.

🏀 Shoot hoops.
🍦 Grab ice cream.
🎮 Play video games.
💚 Make memories that matter.

Just a few hours a month can mean the world to a child who is waiting.

You don't have to change the world. You can change one child's world.

💚 Be the reason their wait ends.

👉 https://endtheirwait.com

66 kids in the Great Lakes Bay Region need a Big right now. We've set a bold goal to End Their Wait before the end of 2022. Join us, Be a Big!

10/21/2026

Inspiring words from our Board President, Rudy Barron.

10/21/2026

A beautiful morning for our Building Bright Futures breakfast!

10/13/2026

💚 People helping people. That's what it's all about! 💚

A HUGE thank you to the amazing team from Members First Credit Union who spent their CU Kind Day volunteering with us yesterday!

And boy, did they put in the work! 💪

From outdoor cleanup and washing windows to cleaning out storage rooms, organizing supplies, and tackling some much-needed projects around our office, this crew rolled up their sleeves and got things DONE!

As a nonprofit, having extra hands to help with projects like these means more than you know. Their hard work made a real difference for our team, and we are so grateful they chose to spend their day giving back to BBBS.

Thank you, Members First Credit Union, for showing what "people helping people" truly looks like. We appreciate every one of you! 💚

10/12/2026

🍂 Fall fun with our Bigs & Littles! 🍁

What a wonderful day spent making memories, exploring nature, and enjoying time together at our Fall Picnic this past weekend! 💚

Our Bigs and Littles enjoyed guided nature hikes, learned a little about outdoor photography with Muter Outdoor Fund, got creative making their own walking sticks, and had plenty of time for food, games, laughter, and fun!

A HUGE thank you to Chippewa Nature Center for hosting us in such a beautiful setting and to the Muter Outdoor Fund for sharing their time, knowledge, and love of the outdoors with our matches!

Sometimes the best memories are made simply by spending time together, trying something new, and enjoying the little moments. And that's exactly what this day was all about! 💚

10/07/2026

Two weeks until Building Bright Futures: Saginaw! ⏳

Join us on October 21st to see the impact of youth mentorship in action! You'll hear testimonials from Bigs and Littles themselves, learn more about our community- and site-based mentoring programs, and help more youth in our community be matched with positive, caring adult role models.

👉 Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code or visiting https://bbbsgreatlakesbay.org/register-for-building-bright-futures/

⭐️ This is a fundraising breakfast. While there is no cost to attend, guests will be invited to make a donation at the end of the program to support our mission.