Our partners make it possible

What Our Partners Say

"The opportunity and experience you have in interacting with a little brother who wants your companionship is priceless.  I cannot think of a better use of my time than helping to provide our youth a positive environment to become an asset to our community.  BB&T values our relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana." 
- Mike Carpenter, Area Executive , BB&T

“At Arby’s® restaurants, we believe in the importance of making a difference in the communities where we work, live and play. Since 2003, local Arby’s Restaurants and the Arby’s Foundation have raised nearly $515,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana through the Arby’s Charity Tour, an annual golf tournament and auction, the Arby’s National Community Fundraiser, an annual in-store fundraiser, and the Arby’s Foundation Make A Difference Grant program. Arby’s truly believes in the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana and is proud to support their efforts to Make A Difference in the Kentuckiana community.”
– John Gray, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Communications for Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.

"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, consist of noble men whose fundamental purpose is honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.  The collaboration between the Louisville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is an honorable achievement of human endeavor in the field of altruism as illustrated by Sir Winston Churchill who wrote, "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give."
- N'Namdi Paskins, Louisville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

"Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana is pleased to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana in a unique collaboration, Project Connect.  Our Club kids, “littles”, are beyond excited to have their very own “big” so they can hang out, study, talk and play games together on a weekly basis.  The value of this one-on-one mentoring for our Club kids goes beyond the immediate excitement of time together.  These mentors are terrific role models, sounding boards and trusted friends.  What a wonderful gift we are able to offer our Club kids, thanks to this collaboration."
- Jennifer Helgeson, President & CEO, BGCK

"Metro United Way is proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana.  Together, we help meet the needs of today, while reducing the needs of tomorrow."   
- Maggie Elder, Vice President Community Impact, Metro United Way

“Simply stated, the mentoring provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters improves the human condition for children in this country. It is a fact that the more someone cares about you, the more you care about yourself.”
 - Albert Wright, UPS Foundation