Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County

06/18/2026

Enroll your daughter in Sports Big Sisters! 🏅

This amazing, free program empowers girls by matching them with a supportive Big Sister based on shared interests. Together, they’ll discover new sports in a fun, no-pressure, all-girls environment.

It’s about so much more than athletics—it's about setting her up for success:

Boosts Confidence & Resilience: 86% of girls report feeling more confident with a Big Sister!

Improves Well-being: Mentorship is proven to boost academic performance and mental health.

Safety First: Your peace of mind is our priority. Every mentor undergoes rigorous background screening, paired with a dedicated Match Support Specialist.

Give her the ultimate teammate for life. 👭

👉 Visit sdbigs.org to enroll your daughter today!

06/12/2026

The conversation continues on CBS 8 highlighting our "Men Who Show Up" campaign, a vital initiative dedicated to bringing more male mentors into the lives of young boys in our community.

Our incredible CEO, Tina Rose, was joined on the segment by Patrina Wisdom—a TEDx Speaker, bestselling author, founder of Pure Abundance Inc., and a proud BBBS mother who knows firsthand the life-changing impact of this mission. Her son shared a deeply moving reflection on how having a Big truly transformed his life:

"I think that the BBBS program was one of the better additions to my childhood, especially as someone who grew up without a real father figure for so long. It helped fill a role that was missing from my life and pushed me out of my comfort zone for the better. It was also really helpful for someone like me who didn't have many friends until late high school, and having someone who I knew would be around and effectively grew up with made that easier to deal with."

Stories like his are the driving force behind this campaign. There are young boys on our waitlist right now waiting for a mentor to step up. It doesn't take heroic expertise to change a young man's trajectory—it just takes a willingness to simply be there.

I have included photos of Patrina's sons with their "Big Brothers" below—swipe to see what it looks like when men choose to show up! 👉 Learn more about our program and watch our full segments here: https://sdbigs.org/showup/

06/10/2026

From second grade to college 🎓💚 Val and Ashlyn reunited at the San Diego Safari Park to celebrate 10 years of friendship. Ashlyn is graduating and heading to college soon—so much to celebrate!

06/10/2026

Huge thanks to the San Marcos Community Foundation Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego! 🙌 Their generous grant award to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County will help us empower and support even more youth through the power of mentorship. Together, we are building a stronger community! 🌟

06/09/2026

Mentorship changes lives, and the "Men Who Show Up" campaign is leading the charge. Today on CBS 8’s Right Now segment, we held a powerful, deep-dive discussion on the critical mentorship crisis and the importance of the California Men’s Service Challenge.

A huge thank you to our incredible guests for sharing their perspectives and expertise:
-Josh Fryday, Director of the California Men’s Service Challenge
-Anthony Gomez, Big Brother, Marine Veteran, and Navy Reservist
-Macedonio Arteaga, Educator, Artist, and co-founder of Izcalli
-Samer Khouli, CEO of TCWGlobal and BBBS Alumni

Together, we’re highlighting why it’s more important than ever for men to step up and make a lasting impact on the next generation.

To watch the full conversation visit: https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/big-brothers-big-sisters-launches-men-who-show-up-campaign-right-now/509-163b35a6-cb74-4b1b-8513-fccaafb2ef6a

06/08/2026

Be the difference in a young man’s life! Right now, boys across our country are looking for strong male role models, and we need YOU to help bridge that gap. Support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s new campaign: .

Check out the story of James and Evan: https://youtu.be/NQQqYlCFwxw?si=6VtSKeIa2wi5bJzr
—a match made 21 years ago that changed a life forever.

👉 Learn more and sign up today at sdbigs.org/showup

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06/04/2026

Cerigwyn Parsons, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of CM, visited our offices this week. Cerigwyn shared, "Since 2016, CM has provided Quality Assurance support to BBBS of San Diego County, frequently highlighting them to other chapters as a model for safe, high-quality work. Their team is consistently dedicated to fostering strong match relationships and deeply caring for their volunteers, families, and youth. We are incredibly proud to partner with them as they pursue ongoing growth, quality, and safety."

06/03/2026

From June 8th–13th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego is partnering with CBS 8 for the Men Who Show Up initiative. Our goal is to mobilize local men to take the first step toward volunteering.

Did you know that 75% of the youth waiting for a mentor in San Diego are boys? Many have been waiting for years for a consistent role model in their lives.

The Men Who Show Up initiative is part of the California Men's Service Challenge, aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of young men through service and leadership.

Whether you want to mentor, coach, teach, or lead—there is a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule and your strengths.

Tune in all week long on CBS 8 to see:
Inspiring stories of local men who show up in our community—from artists to politicians. Firsthand insights from an impactful "Big" on what it's truly like to mentor. Powerful stories from our "Littles" whose lives have been changed by BBBS.

Be the difference. Show up for San Diego’s youth. Learn more by clicking here: https://sdbigs.org/men-who-show-up/ #

05/27/2026

Join Big Impact for Good (BIG) for an afternoon of networking, light bites, and to hear from an esteemed panelist group of San Diego’s top executives spanning from insurance, sales, healthcare, and more. This group will be readily available to hear from you and offer any insight for your professional development and growth. We’ll see you soon!

Ticket link: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/execconnect-san-diego-may-1036996