Meet a Match: Brooklyn and Colleen

Meet a Match: Brooklyn and Colleen

Brooklyn is a whirlwind of energy, a kind and silly 11-year-old with a contagious laugh. Her journey with Big Brothers Big Sisters began in the 2nd grade as a Lunch Buddy, where her bubbly personality quickly made her a favorite among staff and students alike. When...
Miss Rachel’s Encore…

Miss Rachel’s Encore…

“Ms. Rachel, will you stay to watch us?!” Who says workdays can’t be filled with magic? Our amazing Site-Based Coordinator, Rachel, couldn’t resist staying a little longer after her usual duties when some of our adorable Littles, including...
Future Lunch Buddies – Kendrick & Terry!

Future Lunch Buddies – Kendrick & Terry!

Terry, a seasoned Big Brother with big dreams, and Kendrick, a Little Brother with even bigger goals, have been teaming up for weekly adventures. Gone are the days of lunch-alone blues – now it’s science experiments, soccer showdowns (where Kendrick’s...
Meet a New Match! Littles Kayla & Chloe and Big Sharese!

Meet a New Match! Littles Kayla & Chloe and Big Sharese!

Big Sharese, Little Kayla, and Little Chloe are one of our new matches at Detroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) that meet once every two weeks for lunch buddies.  They have been matched together for a month and the three of them immediately hit it off.  At...
BBBSSEM Works with Local Schools! Meet Big Zoe and Little Nora

BBBSSEM Works with Local Schools! Meet Big Zoe and Little Nora

With our school-based mentoring program, there is a focus on topics like Get To Know You, Friendship/Peer Pressure, Goals, Social Media Etiquette, Stress Management & Anger & Coping and Career Pathways with some additional free time for matches to get to know...