4 ways your gift makes an impact at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana

Written By Bryce Shreve

At least one in three youth say they are growing up without a mentor. When you make a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, you’re changing that. You’re investing in more than a youth program—you’re investing in young people across Kentucky and Southern Indiana who deserve consistent support, encouragement, and opportunity. As the region’s leading youth mentoring nonprofit, our mission is powered by donors, volunteers, and mentors who believe in the life-changing power of mentoring.

Here are four meaningful ways your gift makes an impact on the youth, families, and volunteer mentors we serve every day.

1. Your Gift Makes Mentoring Accessible for Every Child

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, our services are provided to youth and families 100% free of charge. Support from donors like you helps cover:

  • Big & Little enrollment and monthly support for matches

  • Background checks and training for prospective volunteer mentors

  • Training for Program staff who work closely with each match

We believe all young people have equal potential, but often lack equal opportunity. By giving, you ensure that children in Southern Indiana and the Kentuckiana region can be matched with a caring, consistent adult—regardless of their family’s income. This access is critical to creating equitable, high-quality mentoring experiences that last.

Special thank you to the following organizations for their generous financial support of our services:

Metro Louisville Office of Violence Prevention

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Lilly Endowment

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Brown-Forman Foundation

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Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana

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Sam Swope Family Foundation

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Metro Louisville Office of Violence Prevention / Lilly Endowment / Brown-Forman Foundation / Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana / Sam Swope Family Foundation /

2. Your Donation Supports Free Activities and First-Time Experiences

Some of the most powerful moments in mentoring happen during shared experiences. Your gift helps fund free match activities that allow Bigs and Littles to simply enjoy time together—without cost being a barrier.

Because of donor support, our matches can:

  • Attend community events and seasonal activities

  • Try new experiences like sporting events, museums, or cultural enrichment activities

  • Build confidence and connection through shared memories with their mentor

For many of the youth we serve, these are first-time experiences—moments that build trust, expand horizons, and strengthen mentoring relationships.

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3. Your Support Fuels Volunteer Recruitment and Training

Strong mentoring programs depend on a strong pool of volunteers. Your generosity supports our efforts in mentor recruitment, training, and retention, ensuring we can meet the growing need for positive adult role models in our community.

Donor dollars help us:

  • Recruit and screen caring adults who are ready to commit

  • Provide ongoing training and resources for all mentors

  • Support volunteers throughout the life of their match

By investing in volunteering and mentor support, you help us create safe, lasting matches that positively impact youth outcomes—today and in the future.

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4. Your Gift expands Youth Services Across kentuckiana

Beyond one-on-one mentoring, your support helps sustain the full range of youth services we provide throughout the Kentuckiana region, beyond the Louisville metro and into Southern Indiana and Kentucky counties like Oldham, Hardin, Grayson, and Nelson.

This includes:

  • School and site-based mentoring programs

  • Social-emotional skill building

  • Events that connect youth, families, and volunteers to local resources

As a trusted and nationally recognized nonprofit, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana relies on donors to maintain high-quality programming that helps young people reach their full potential.

Because of You, Mentoring Works

Every gift—no matter the size—plays a role in making mentoring possible. When you donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, you’re supporting volunteering, mentoring, and youth services that create brighter futures for young people across our community.

Generosity from our community makes moments, matches, and milestones possible. And most importantly, it helps ensure that every child who needs a mentor has one.

Visit bbbsky.org/donate to make an impact today.

Bryce Shreve
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