Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan Start Something Big for our Community's Kids!

Campus is waking back up, and we want student musicians in the battle. 🎤⚡We’re extending applications for Jingle Bells &...
08/26/2026

Campus is waking back up, and we want student musicians in the battle. 🎤⚡

We’re extending applications for Jingle Bells & Power Cords: The Big Holiday Battle of the Bands to give campus musicians, student bands, a ca****la groups, DJs, producers, theatre performers, choirs, and Southeast Michigan artists returning for the fall semester more time to apply.

Selected artists will record a family-friendly holiday cover video, and the competition launches Black Friday, November 27, 2026. Fans vote by donating: $1 = 1 vote. Every vote helps support one-to-one youth mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan.

No finished video needed to apply. Just bring your sound, your idea, and your people.

Applications now close September 18, 2026.
Apply at bbbsbotb.org

What would you do with 12 Nights on the Town? 🍽️Bring the family. Plan a date night. Gather your friends. Or save a few ...
08/25/2026

What would you do with 12 Nights on the Town? 🍽️

Bring the family. Plan a date night. Gather your friends. Or save a few for those evenings when dinner out sounds exactly right.

For just $100, purchase a ticket in our 52-card raffle at A Fall Evening with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the chance to win a collection of restaurant gift cards featuring fantastic dining options in and around Ann Arbor.

One lucky winner gets 12 memorable nights waiting to happen.

And if you can’t join us on September 13, you can still support BBBSSEM by playing. You do not need to be present to win!

Join us for A Fall Evening on Sunday, September 13 from 5–8 PM, or simply purchase your raffle ticket today:

https://www.bbbssoutheastmi.org/afallevening.html

Mentorship is prevention.According to A Future Built on Mentorship, mentored youth are 46% less likely to begin using il...
08/24/2026

Mentorship is prevention.

According to A Future Built on Mentorship, mentored youth are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 54% less likely to be arrested.

These outcomes are powerful evidence of mentorship’s preventive power.

A steady, caring relationship can provide connection, encouragement, accountability, and belonging at moments when those things matter most. Consistent connection helps young people make healthier choices and build healthier futures.

Looking for connection that supports healthier futures? Find it here.

We’re excited to welcome Christopher Lowe of Ford Credit and Knox Cameron of DTE to the BBBSSEM family.Their leadership,...
08/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome Christopher Lowe of Ford Credit and Knox Cameron of DTE to the BBBSSEM family.

Their leadership, perspective, and commitment to our community will help strengthen our work as we continue creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for young people across Southeast Michigan.

We’re grateful to have Christopher and Knox in our corner and excited for all that’s ahead.

Welcome to the Board, Christopher and Knox! 🎉

Our Match of the Month is Big Dion and Little Lonnie! With a shared interest in basketball and soccer, they clicked ri...
08/20/2026

Our Match of the Month is Big Dion and Little Lonnie! With a shared interest in basketball and soccer, they clicked right away. Instead of Dion lecturing Lonnie, they had conversations about healthy habits, staying on top of homework, and thinking ahead about money and how to earn it. Since being matched, Lonnie sees his future differently. He is starting to imagine more than just sports when he thinks about what he might become.

The shift did not happen overnight. It came from Dion showing up week after week. We see Lonnie smiling and laughing during their sessions, feeling comfortable enough to be himself. This is what mentoring is about. Helping young people imagine bigger futures and giving them the support to get there. đź’šThis is proof that it works!

When someone takes a little of their time to listen and encourage a kid, almost anything is possible. You can be that person. Find It Here. Become a Big at bbbssoutheastmi.org/mentor

There is something special about gathering with people who believe in the same thing: every young person deserves someon...
08/19/2026

There is something special about gathering with people who believe in the same thing: every young person deserves someone in their corner.

That has always been at the heart of A Fall Evening with Big Brothers Big Sisters, one of Washtenaw County’s signature evenings in support of youth mentorship.

Join us Sunday, September 13 at the Ann Arbor home of returning hosts Tara and Ethan Linkner as we celebrate this beloved tradition and step together into BBBSSEM’s next chapter.

This year’s evening includes the opportunity to meet Dr. Joselyn Mitchell-Parker and hear more about her vision for BBBSSEM, plus a special presentation of the 2026 Luminary Award honoring Ann Feeney, whose extraordinary leadership and commitment helped light the way for young people in our community.

Come reconnect. Come welcome new faces. Come celebrate what mentorship makes possible.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: bbbssoutheastmi.org/afallevening.html

Calling all Southeast Michigan musicians. 🎸🎄Applications are open for Jingle Bells & Power Cords: The Big Holiday Battle...
08/18/2026

Calling all Southeast Michigan musicians. 🎸🎄

Applications are open for Jingle Bells & Power Cords: The Big Holiday Battle of the Bands, BBBSSEM’s virtual holiday cover competition.

It’s free and easy to apply, and you do not need a finished video ready yet. Just bring your sound, your style, and your holiday cover idea.

Selected artists will record a family-friendly holiday cover video and compete when the battle launches on Black Friday, November 27, 2026. Fans vote with donations: $1 = 1 vote.

Top artists compete for cash prizes, local exposure, and real impact for youth mentorship across Southeast Michigan.

Applications close August 31, 2026.

Apply or send this to a musician: bbbsbotb.org

Mentorship builds stronger economies.According to A Future Built on Mentorship, mentored youth are 20% more likely to en...
08/17/2026

Mentorship builds stronger economies.

According to A Future Built on Mentorship, mentored youth are 20% more likely to enroll in college and earn an average of $200,000 more over their lifetimes.

Those outcomes reach far beyond one individual. When young people have greater access to opportunity, their increased earning power can strengthen families, communities, and the broader economy.

Investing in mentorship is investing in what comes next.

Looking for connection that builds a stronger future? Find it here.

In our partnership’s fifth year, Macy's and Big Brothers Big Sisters have teamed upthis back-to-school season to empower...
08/13/2026

In our partnership’s fifth year, Macy's and Big Brothers Big Sisters have teamed up
this back-to-school season to empower youth through mentorship. From 7/14–8/31,
shop and give back to ensure every student starts the year with confidence and
connection. Learn more at macys.com

Your cover. Your style. Your holiday moment. 🎸🎄Applications are open for Jingle Bells & Power Cords: The Big Holiday Bat...
08/11/2026

Your cover. Your style. Your holiday moment. 🎸🎄

Applications are open for Jingle Bells & Power Cords: The Big Holiday Battle of the Bands, BBBSSEM’s virtual holiday cover competition for Southeast Michigan musicians.

Take a holiday classic and flip it. Rock it, soul it, jazz it, funk it up, then rally your fans when the battle launches on Black Friday, November 27, 2026.

Fans vote by donating, with $1 = 1 vote, and every vote helps fuel mentorship for local kids.

Winner receives 10% of the total amount raised, and runner-up receives 5%.

Apply by August 31, 2026: bbbsbotb.org

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