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Representation Matters: Empowering Littles Through Diverse Mentorship
Young people of color face challenges that their white peers don't have to. Lack of representation is just one of them, and that alone can cause a child to feel isolated or doubt themselves. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, we have a solution.
5 Surprising Things You’ll Learn About Yourself through Mentoring
Often, when people consider volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, they focus on what they can offer. Don’t get us wrong, this is a perfect reason to step up and become a mentor!
Big Futures event supports young adults through career development and power of youth voice
The C.E. & S. Foundation supports Big Futures programming at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana.
Match Madness: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is Creating Winning Matches This March
As March Madness ramps up, college basketball teams across the country are refining the perfect combination of skills, support, and dedication to take them to the top. And they’re not the only ones. At Big Brothers Big Sisters Kentuckiana, we’ve got success on the brain too as we celebrate Match Madness with mentors and youth.
PNC Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters for new group mentoring program in West Louisville
The PNC Foundation’s grant allows Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana to serve more middle school youth
Fun and Affordable Activities for Male Mentors and Littles in Kentuckiana
A guide for male mentors (Bigs) on engaging activities to do with their male Littles, ages 7-17, across Kentuckiana. This post offers both free and affordable options in Louisville, Jeffersonville, IN, New Albany, IN, and Clarksville, IN, with tips on how to get discounts where applicable.
Big Futures partnership with Junior Achievement teaches young adults crucial financial skills for adulthood
Big Futures Pillar Events like this are made possible thanks to support from the Brown-Forman Foundation.
Discover the Life-Changing Rewards of Becoming a Mentor
When you mentor a young person, you’re not only making a difference in their life but enriching your own in ways you might not expect.
New research from Harvard, U.S. Department of Treasury highlights long-term impacts of youth mentorship
Through BBBS mentoring, communities see returns through increased earnings, tax revenue, and reduced social services costs.
Kosair for Kids awards Big Brothers Big Sisters grant to support youth with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Young people with IDD often face unique challenges, including social isolation and limited access to tailored opportunities for personal development.