Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County

05/28/2021

A Family Affair – Longtime Board Member, Lincoln Ward and his team set a $2,000 pledge goal for the 42nd Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake. Ward tells everyone it’s not about the score; it’s about raising money to create and support one to one mentoring that ignite the power and promise of youth. Shout out to the Family Affair! Together, we are defenders of potential.

A Family Affair – Longtime Board Member, Lincoln Ward and his team set a $2,000 pledge goal for the 42nd Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake. Ward tells everyone it’s not about the score; it’s about raising money to create and support one to one mentoring that ignite the power and promise of youth. Shout out to the Family Affair! Together, we are defenders of potential.

05/25/2021

Thank you Andre Louis, Andrea Louis, William Louis, Schuyler Davis and Mrs. Barbara Davis for defending potential at the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake!

05/24/2021

Thank you to the Sunrise Rotary Club for participating in the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake!

05/22/2021

We would like to thank Chief Ron Wiles and his family along with Sandy Miller for participating in the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kid's Sake! #biginblue #BiggerTogether #SaluteTheBlue #grandblanctownshippolice

05/21/2021

Please join us tomorrow from 11am-2pm @ Durant-Turri Mott as we spread the love!💚💚💚

Please join us tomorrow from 11am-2pm @ Durant-Turri Mott as we spread the love!💚💚💚

05/21/2021

We would like to thank one of our Littles Lily for supporting our Bowl for Kids' Sake! Mentoring inspires youth to help other youth. Consider becoming a mentor. Find out more a bbbsflint.org/be. #DefendersOfPotential #BiggerTogether#BowlforKidsSake

05/20/2021

Theta Chi Fraternity – Last Bowlers at Galaxy Lanes
42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Thank you to all of our sponsors, bowlers, and pledgers for making this a phenomenal year! #ThetaChi #BiggerTogether

05/19/2021

We are so proud to announce our Class of 2021 Little Brothers and Little Sisters!🤩🥳📣

05/18/2021

Thank You! Thank You!

Thank You! Thank You! http://p0.vresp.com/EumySv #vr4smallbiz

05/17/2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to recognize our April Bigs of the Month for their outstanding service to the agency. They have provided the consistent support of mentorship to their Littles (mentees) which is needed now, more than ever.

Thank you Big Brother DeQuane Powell, Big Sister Tayler Peiffer, and School-Based Big Brother Judge Matthew Leitman (Doyle Ryder Elementary) for clearing the path for Flint and Genesee County youth to realize their full potential!

#DefendersOfPotential #BiggerTogether

Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to recognize our April Bigs of the Month for their outstanding service to the agency. They have provided the consistent support of mentorship to their Littles (mentees) which is needed now, more than ever.

Thank you Big Brother DeQuane Powell, Big Sister Tayler Peiffer, and School-Based Big Brother Judge Matthew Leitman (Doyle Ryder Elementary) for clearing the path for Flint and Genesee County youth to realize their full potential!

#DefendersOfPotential #BiggerTogether

05/15/2021

Look what is happening at Big Brothers Big Sisters

Look what is happening at Big Brothers Big Sisters http://p0.vresp.com/Kt9jj3 #vr4smallbiz

05/14/2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters salutes the men and women who protect and serve Flint and Genesee County.

Our Bigs in Blue Mentoring program creates an opportunity for police officers to connect with the youth in the communities they serve. We would like to recognize the members of ALPACT (Advocates & Leaders for Police and Community Trust), Genesee County Sheriff's Office, MCC Public Safety, Grand Blanc Township Police Department, City Of Flint Fire Department, and Burton Police Department, Burton MI for joining us as Defenders of Potential!

We thank you for your service!

#DefendersOfPotential
#SaluteTheBlue
#BiggerTogether

Big Brothers Big Sisters salutes the men and women who protect and serve Flint and Genesee County.

Our Bigs in Blue Mentoring program creates an opportunity for police officers to connect with the youth in the communities they serve. We would like to recognize the members of ALPACT (Advocates & Leaders for Police and Community Trust), Genesee County Sheriff's Office, MCC Public Safety, Grand Blanc Township Police Department, City Of Flint Fire Department, and Burton Police Department, Burton MI for joining us as Defenders of Potential!

We thank you for your service!

#DefendersOfPotential
#SaluteTheBlue
#BiggerTogether

05/10/2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters is so grateful to our volunteer Bigs who allow us to achieve our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

We want to recognize Big Brother Theodore Christopher, Big Sister Seana Irving and School-Based Big Sister Nichole Collins-Wyckoff as our March 2021 Bigs of the Month! 😍❤

Big Brothers Big Sisters is so grateful to our volunteer Bigs who allow us to achieve our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

We want to recognize Big Brother Theodore Christopher, Big Sister Seana Irving and School-Based Big Sister Nichole Collins-Wyckoff as our March 2021 Bigs of the Month! 😍❤

05/08/2021

So much fun was had yesterday as we bowled for kids' sake. Thank you to teams Strike a Smile, Moore Fantastic, Elga Angels, Downtown Proud, Super Saginaw, and RFM Programs for coming out and making our Friday event exciting and fun!

05/06/2021

📣📣Shout out to Big Brothers Big Sisters' February 2021 Bigs of the Month! Thank you Big Brother David Echols, Big Sister Patty Woodside and School-Based Big Brother Wayne Walter for your unwavering commitment as a Defender of Potential!😍❤

📣📣Shout out to Big Brothers Big Sisters' February 2021 Bigs of the Month! Thank you Big Brother David Echols, Big Sister Patty Woodside and School-Based Big Brother Wayne Walter for your unwavering commitment as a Defender of Potential!😍❤

05/06/2021

We're ready, are you?

The 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake starts in less than 3 hours! You still have time to sign up your team to bowl! Register at www.bbbsflint.org/bowl or call our office at 810.235.0617 today!

#BowlforKidsSake #BiggerTogether #DefendersOfPotential

05/05/2021

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The time is here but it's not too late to sign up for the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kid's Sake. We welcome the teams below for this week's bowl along with all the teams signing up daily. If you would like to see how to join view this video. Join the fun and help us defend potential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fbO2gKFAJU&list=PLjuqoGwqk-ER8M8KxlYdZQXJRaU7xpXp-

Ballanger Bowlers
RFM Program
We Care Moore
Moore Fantastic
Strike a Smile
Elga Angels
Downtown Proud
Elga Credit Union
Elga Angels+1
MTA
MTA
MTA
Collecting those Pins

05/04/2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters has the best volunteers!
We would like to recognize Big Brother Michael Lynn, Big Sister Teresa Walterhouse and School-Based Big Sister Kindall Bramble for their outstanding service as our January 2021 Bigs of the Month❤😍

Big Brothers Big Sisters has the best volunteers!
We would like to recognize Big Brother Michael Lynn, Big Sister Teresa Walterhouse and School-Based Big Sister Kindall Bramble for their outstanding service as our January 2021 Bigs of the Month❤😍

04/30/2021

It's not too late to be an agent of change! There’s 137 youth waiting for you to ignite their potential. Sign up to be a Big. Visit www.bbbsflint.org/be or call 810.235.0617 today to join us in defending potential!

As we close out National Volunteer Month, the agency would like to recognize our Volunteer Ambassadors for their continuous efforts in assisting the agency to recruit more mentors. The Volunteer Ambassadors include: Henry Bazemore, Lee Black, Christine Hritz, Kenneth Parker, Tiffany Peeler, Mikala Porter, Lisa Rogers, Casey TaFoya, Patty Woodside, and Jeffrey Wheeler.

#DefendersOfPotential #NationalVolunteerMonth

It's not too late to be an agent of change! There’s 137 youth waiting for you to ignite their potential. Sign up to be a Big. Visit www.bbbsflint.org/be or call 810.235.0617 today to join us in defending potential!

As we close out National Volunteer Month, the agency would like to recognize our Volunteer Ambassadors for their continuous efforts in assisting the agency to recruit more mentors. The Volunteer Ambassadors include: Henry Bazemore, Lee Black, Christine Hritz, Kenneth Parker, Tiffany Peeler, Mikala Porter, Lisa Rogers, Casey TaFoya, Patty Woodside, and Jeffrey Wheeler.

#DefendersOfPotential #NationalVolunteerMonth

04/29/2021

There is still time to get your team in!

There is still time to get your team in! http://p0.vresp.com/Y7uQtw #vr4smallbiz

04/26/2021

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteer Bigs!

Big Sister Tracy Sweeney, has been igniting the potential of her Little Sister, Lily since July 2020. Lily has been empowered to coordinate a bowling team for the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake. She and her mother, Judith, have a deep appreciation for power of mentoring. Lily has exceeded her fundraising goal of $500 and raised over $600 in pledges to date!

Please post your match pictures and share your appreciation for your Big Brother or Big Sister

#NationalVolunteerMonth #DefendersOfPotential

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteer Bigs!

Big Sister Tracy Sweeney, has been igniting the potential of her Little Sister, Lily since July 2020. Lily has been empowered to coordinate a bowling team for the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake. She and her mother, Judith, have a deep appreciation for power of mentoring. Lily has exceeded her fundraising goal of $500 and raised over $600 in pledges to date!

Please post your match pictures and share your appreciation for your Big Brother or Big Sister

#NationalVolunteerMonth #DefendersOfPotential

04/21/2021

Happy National Volunteer Week! Please Join Us!

Happy National Volunteer Week! Please Join Us! http://p0.vresp.com/7DYLO0 #vr4smallbiz

04/21/2021

Register your team today! bbbsflint.org/bowl

Register your team today! bbbsflint.org/bowl

04/21/2021

Register a team at bbbsflint.org/bowl today!

Register a team at bbbsflint.org/bowl today!

04/21/2021

This National Volunteer Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to recognize all of our volunteers. They are the heart of our organization and share our vision that all youth achieve their full potential. Our volunteer Bigs have allowed us to serve 246 youth to date this year with a goal of serving 404 youth by the end of 2021. Our Bowling Coordinators are driving the effort to ensure the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a huge success this May. The Golf Committee, comprised of volunteers, are planning another fun-filled Fore the Kids’ Golf Outing in June. We also want to recognize Flint Motorcycle Club Members and the Big Celebration Committee for their volunteer efforts. With the deepest gratitude to all of our volunteers for recognizing the urgency of mentorship, we salute you!

Together, we are Defenders of Potential!

#DefendersOfPotential #VolunteerWeek #NationalVolunteerMonth

This National Volunteer Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to recognize all of our volunteers. They are the heart of our organization and share our vision that all youth achieve their full potential. Our volunteer Bigs have allowed us to serve 246 youth to date this year with a goal of serving 404 youth by the end of 2021. Our Bowling Coordinators are driving the effort to ensure the 42nd Annual Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a huge success this May. The Golf Committee, comprised of volunteers, are planning another fun-filled Fore the Kids’ Golf Outing in June. We also want to recognize Flint Motorcycle Club Members and the Big Celebration Committee for their volunteer efforts. With the deepest gratitude to all of our volunteers for recognizing the urgency of mentorship, we salute you!

Together, we are Defenders of Potential!

#DefendersOfPotential #VolunteerWeek #NationalVolunteerMonth

04/19/2021

ACTIVITY CHALLENGE Week 3: Mask-uerade Contest - This year’s theme is “Mask-uerade”, so dress up in your most creative Mask and share your pictures online on the BFKS Event Page! Even better—get your work-from-home “coworkers” to join you (i.e. your dog, children, etc.). Prize Opportunity: The Best Mask Winner will receive a trophy, a $100 gift card. The winner will be announced on Friday, April 23 at 5:30 pm Live on Facebook by how many likes they receive. Bonus Opportunity: Receive 1 BBBS Bowling Bag Drawing Ticket if you participate (includes posting a photo/video on social media AND sharing your personal fundraising page—click on the social media icons in the top right corner. Drawing on Friday, May 5th.
FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE: Raise $100+ on Your Individual Fundraising Page—Get your colleagues, friends, and family members to donate to your page, and try to raise at least $100 during Week 3. Don’t forget—your own donations can count here, too! Prize Opportunity: Receive a Week 2 Drawing Ticket if you raise $100 or more on your individual page (must be raised during Week 3).

ACTIVITY CHALLENGE Week 3: Mask-uerade Contest - This year’s theme is “Mask-uerade”, so dress up in your most creative Mask and share your pictures online on the BFKS Event Page! Even better—get your work-from-home “coworkers” to join you (i.e. your dog, children, etc.). Prize Opportunity: The Best Mask Winner will receive a trophy, a $100 gift card. The winner will be announced on Friday, April 23 at 5:30 pm Live on Facebook by how many likes they receive. Bonus Opportunity: Receive 1 BBBS Bowling Bag Drawing Ticket if you participate (includes posting a photo/video on social media AND sharing your personal fundraising page—click on the social media icons in the top right corner. Drawing on Friday, May 5th.
FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE: Raise $100+ on Your Individual Fundraising Page—Get your colleagues, friends, and family members to donate to your page, and try to raise at least $100 during Week 3. Don’t forget—your own donations can count here, too! Prize Opportunity: Receive a Week 2 Drawing Ticket if you raise $100 or more on your individual page (must be raised during Week 3).

04/19/2021

Inspire potential. Become a Big. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Congregation for KIDS campaign. #KeepKidsConnected #BiggerTogether

Inspire potential. Become a Big. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Congregation for KIDS campaign. #KeepKidsConnected #BiggerTogether

04/19/2021

Inspire potential. Become a Big. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Congregation for KIDS campaign. #KeepKidsConnected #BiggerTogether

Inspire potential. Become a Big. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Congregation for KIDS campaign. #KeepKidsConnected #BiggerTogether

04/14/2021

FUNraising at it's best! Join Bowl for Kids Sake Today

FUNraising at it's best! Join Bowl for Kids Sake Today http://p0.vresp.com/Ti0KwR #vr4smallbiz

04/08/2021

You still have time to register your teams

You still have time to register your teams http://p0.vresp.com/DEYTEo #vr4smallbiz

03/31/2021

Special thank you to partners Madimom Finance Academy and Flint Unity Movement for making Reading Month special to our Little Brothers and Little Sisters. The perfect book as we head into Financial Literacy Month!

Special thank you to partners Madimom Finance Academy and Flint Unity Movement for making Reading Month special to our Little Brothers and Little Sisters. The perfect book as we head into Financial Literacy Month!

03/31/2021

Last day to support Big Brother Big Sisters by buying your community Tee. Go to: https://flintctp.itemorder.com to show your support! #BiggerTogether #DefendersofPotential #bbbsflint

Last day to support Big Brother Big Sisters by buying your community Tee. Go to: https://flintctp.itemorder.com to show your support! #BiggerTogether #DefendersofPotential #bbbsflint

03/29/2021

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month - a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County celebrated with community leaders as guest readers promoting the importance of reading. In partnership with Flint Unity Movement and Madimom, Littles will receive the book “A is for Accounting”, a story of financial literacy, written by Flint native Quan Jamison.

03/29/2021

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month - a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County celebrated with community leaders as guest readers promoting the importance of reading. In partnership with Flint Unity Movement and Madimom, Littles will receive the book “A is for Accounting”, a story of financial literacy, written by Flint native Quan Jamison. #flintunitymovement #madimomacademy #biggertogether

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month - a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County celebrated with community leaders as guest readers promoting the importance of reading. In partnership with Flint Unity Movement and Madimom, Littles will receive the book “A is for Accounting”, a story of financial literacy, written by Flint native Quan Jamison. #flintunitymovement #madimomacademy #biggertogether