About us

Changing lives, one match at a time.

The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.​

The Vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is that all youth achieve their full potential.

Our vision and mission can only be accomplished with the help of our Bigs (mentors), community sponsors and generous corporate, and individual donors.

A MILLION LITTLE MOMENTS.

The power of mentorship lies in the moments that spark curiosity, aspiration, and inspire potential.

Sheetz Donation Fuels Mentoring at BBBS Southeast Michigan

Sheetz Donation Fuels Mentoring at BBBS Southeast Michigan

Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic convenience store chain, celebrated its Detroit-area expansion with a $10,000 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan (BBBSSM). The contribution underscores Sheetz’s commitment to supporting local organizations that mentor and empower youth across the region.

Ready for School: BBBSSM Engages Community for Back-to-Class Success

Ready for School: BBBSSM Engages Community for Back-to-Class Success

August was a bustling month for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan filled with vibrant community events, fairs, and festivals all geared toward back-to-school preparations and forging new connections with potential mentors and community partners. Here are just a few examples.

BIGGER
TOGETHER

Our name may be different, but our VISION to help all youth achieve their full potential and our MISSION to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth  remain the same.

2023 – 2024 Board of Directors

Kathie Patterson

Chair

Ally Bank

Gregg Hammerman

Vice-Chair

Larky

Jehan Crump-Gibson

CE Chair

Great Lakes Legal Group

Keith Mobley

Secretary

Auto Club Group AAA | Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Micky Bly

Governance Chair

Stellantis

Terry Murphy

Treasurer

Accountant-Retired

Amit Singhi

Humanetics Group

Chao Sun

CapStone Holdings

Dale Kirk

Comcast Cable Communications Inc.

Derek Shinska

Hylant

Dr. Marlene L. Garland-Hill, Ph, ACHE, CNE

Marlene L. Garland-Hill Agency, Inc

Evette Griffie

DTE

Ian Conyers

Amazon

Jack Carver

Bodman

Jocelyn Allen

The Lewis Allen Group

Joe Wichowski

Traction Consulting Group

Joel Gurman

 

Kendall Cislo

Physicians Organization of MI ACO

LaTonya Woods

UM

Lisa Hardy

BCBS

Mark Redman

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Maurice Washington

UM Athletic Career Center

Megan Rodgers

Karen Andrews Group

Renee Hawkins

Ford Motor Credit

Rick Hampson

Old National Bank

Rob Milligan

Adient

Steve Sheckell

Ernst & Young LLP

Terry McElroy

Retired

Tony Tocco

DT Midstream