Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee

12/08/2022

This we’re showing our appreciation to Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Pabst / Riverside / Turner Hall for sharing their glorious production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ with us! Our Community-based matches recently attended the holiday play filled with enchanting music, dance, costumes and scenery. Check out these pictures of our Bigs and Littles in attendance enjoying the night of holiday cheer!

To learn more about our Community-based program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/community/.

12/07/2022

Meet Big Sister Kate and Little Sister Shaw’Nique for this week’s ! Kate and Shaw’Nique are a School-based match at Hartford University School who recently celebrated their six-month anniversary. One of their favorite activities is playing Mancala together, and they both decided Shaw’Nique has won the majority of their matches. Kate described her Little Sister as somebody she loves to be around, and Shaw’Nique agreed that she loves spending time with Kate when they hang out. We’re so glad to have matched them through Big Brothers Big Sisters!

To get involved in our School-based program, like Kate and Shaw’Nique, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/school/.

12/06/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters recently had an amazing mentor2.0 event at Tenor High School! The night consisted of lots of laughs, games, and good times among mentors and mentees. A special thank you to our friends from Froedert & the Medical College attending the event to speak about their pharmacy and pharmacy tech programs. Our mentees were definitely engaged in talking about future career paths!

To get involved in our mentor2.0 program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/mentor2-0/.

12/05/2022

Become a volunteer mentor through mentor2.0! All of our mentors are professionally matched with a high school student and spend about two hours per month volunteering. The mentor2.0 program is specifically flexible to accommodate work schedules as well! Be the difference in a child’s life by becoming a mentor today.

To get started as a mentor, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/.

12/02/2022

In the latest episode of Little Big Chats, we meet Megan, Tyler, and Josiah, a Community-based Couples Match that has been together for more than a year. Big Sister Megan was previously a School-based mentor before deciding to become a Couples Match with her boyfriend, Tyler. Listen to Little Brother Josiah’s first impression of Megan and Tyler, and how he now knows that, “no matter where we go, I know I’m going to have fun.”

To listen to Little Big Chats, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/podcast/.

11/30/2022

Meet a Community-based Couples Match for this week’s ! Mike and Jackie have been matched with their Little Brother Juliano since January of 2012. They unfortunately weren’t able to meet for over a year due to Covid, but kept in touch regularly. After a long time apart, Mike and Jackie re-connected with their Little Brother at his surprise 18th birthday party! Juliano even had the honor of meeting Mike and Jackie’s daughter for the very first time. The three of them describe their match as a lifelong relationship, and we’re proud to have matched them through Big Brothers Big Sisters!

To get involved in our Community-based mentoring program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/community/.

11/29/2022

This , Big Brothers Big Sisters teamed up with Fun Beer Tours Milwaukee for our [email protected]! Guests toured some of the local hidden gem breweries, while also learning about the amazing volunteer opportunities from some of our awesome mentors. A special thank you to Paul over at Fun Beer Tours MKE for making the night incredible!

To learn more about our one-to-one mentoring programs, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteer/.

11/28/2022

Are you interested in mentoring a high school student to help them build skills for college and career success? Then become a mentor with mentor2.0! Our volunteer mentors help improve graduation rates of first-generation college students, increase college enrollment, and help prepare students to succeed after high school.

To submit an online inquiry form and get involved with mentor2.0, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteer/volunteer-sign-form/.

11/25/2022

Meet a Community-based Couples Match on an episode of the Little Big Chats podcast! Anna and Angel have been matched with their Little Brother Chase for five years and continue to grow together. One of Angel’s favorite qualities of Chase is that, “he reminds us that you’re never too old to have an imagination.” Listen to how Anna and Angel first got involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters and some of Chase’s favorite activities to do with his Big Brother and Sister.



Listen to the podcast by visiting our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/podcast/.

11/23/2022

Here’s another in celebration of ! Meet Big Brother Zach and Little Brother Elijah who have been matched almost two years in our Community-based program. Zach and Elijah recently visited the Fiserv Forum for a Milwaukee Bucks game and sported some matching hats for the night! We love to see them enjoying a boys night out!

To get involved in our Community-based program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteercb/.

11/23/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters is grateful to everyone who donated to us on Giving First Day. Our ability to provide free life-changing one-to-one mentoring services is only possible thanks to donors like you. Thank you very much for your generous support! Together we are helping children reach their full potential.

Support BBBS today at https://donate.bbbsmilwaukee.org/page/13435/donate/1.

11/22/2022

TODAY is Giving First Day! Your donation helps Big Brothers Big Sisters provide free one-to-one mentoring relationships to children facing adversity in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Support BBBS today at: https://donate.bbbsmilwaukee.org/page/13435/donate/1.

11/21/2022

Every mentor in our mentor2.0 program helps defend the potential of a high school student. We are asking YOU to be the change in a youth’s life. Our current mentor2.0 partner high schools involve: Veritas High School, MacDowell Montessori School, MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, and Tenor High School. To begin the volunteering process, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/.

11/18/2022

This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters is joining a local movement to flip the script on Giving Tuesday by encouraging you to give to charity the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Giving First supports organizations that depend on generous gifts during the holiday season. Before the hustle and bustle of the traditional shopping weekend, will you reflect on the needs of our community and consider how you can invest in its future? Put your philanthropy first by Giving First next Tuesday!

To make a donation, visit our website: bbbsmilwaukee.org/donate

11/17/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters recently gathered for a night of crafting and holiday fun! Each year, Milwaukee Downtown helps transform Cathedral Square Park into a festive forest with dozens of evergreen trees to be decorated by local organizations. Our Community-based matches spent a night making and decorating the BBBS “Bigger Together” tree in the park! The handmade ornaments are eco-friendly with biodegradable materials, all created by our BBBS Bigs and Littles! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the holiday festivities!

To see more upcoming REACH activities, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/.

11/16/2022

Check out another for ! Meet Big Brother Nick and Little Brother Markaveon who have been matched in our Community-based program for over 1 year. Nick and Markaveon have had a lot of fun experiences together, and Nick recently told us how much his Little Brother means to him. Nick said that, “Markaveon always greets me with the biggest smile and it makes my week feel whole. It’s that smile that lets me know I’m not just his Big Brother, but a best friend.” We’re so happy to see the brotherly love!

To get involved in our Community-based program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/community/.

11/15/2022

BBBS Community-based matches recently joined MKE Urban Stables & MPD’s Mounted Patrol Foundation for a hands-on experience with horses! Matches in attendance learned about basic horse care and got introduced to equine anatomy. Thank you to MKE Urban Stables for hosting the event!

To get involved in our Community-based program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/community/.

11/14/2022

Become a mentor and help empower the youth in our community! Volunteer mentors are professionally matched with a high school student to promote high school graduation and explore post-graduation opportunities. Join mentor2.0 to be a defender of potential!

To learn more about the mentor2.0 program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/mentor2-0/.

11/11/2022

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Big Brothers Big Sisters recently joined our long-term partner Hunzinger Construction Company to support our troops overseas! Matches created and assembled care packages with letters, cards, supplies, and treats to be sent to the troops. Bigs and Littles learned about the military and the variety of branches to get involved in, while also hearing guest speakers share their stories and experiences serving our country. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

To see upcoming BBBS events and activities, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/.

11/11/2022

Thank you, Veterans!

11/10/2022

Thank you Continuus Technologies for having us! A special thank you to our Big Sister Frankie and her co-workers for hosting our REACH Career Exploration event at the Continuus Technologies office. Our Bigs and Littles had a blast!

11/09/2022

Meet Big Brother Matt and Little Brother Tyran for this week’s ! Matt and Tyran recently attended the Bucks vs. Hawks game with other BBBS matches at the Fiserv Forum and rocked some Milwaukee Bucks merch. The Bucks had our matches come early to watch pre-game warm-ups and each Big and Little received a $25 gift card! Matt and Tyran have been matched for over six years and continue to have awesome experiences together!

To get involved in our Community-based program, like Matt and Tyran, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/community/.

11/08/2022

is all about recruiting more male mentors to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters! We need male mentors to help empower the potential of the youth. Become a mentor and discover the impact of volunteering.

To learn more about our mentoring programs, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/programs/.

11/07/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters is sending out a BIG thanks to our Ernst & Young colleagues for hosting our mentoring programs staff during EY Connect Day! EY Connect Day is an annual event where EY employees are encouraged to volunteer across the community. Our staff was able to meet at the EY office on Friday to discuss learning opportunities for BBBS mentors and youth as part of EY’s Connect Day. Thank you to the EY team for having us at this resourceful opportunity!

To learn more about our mentoring programs, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/programs/.

11/07/2022

Mentors in our mentor2.0 program help high school students reach their full potential! 97% of our high school students report wanting to earn a post-secondary certificate or degree, and you could be the support they need to achieve their goal. Become a mentor and empower youth!

To learn more about mentoring a high school student, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/.

11/05/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters is grateful to all of our Big Gala supporters who are ready to celebrate our mentoring programs tonight! The silent auction will be open until 8:15pm CST for browsing and bidding, which can be done here: https://BigGala22.givesmart.com. General donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters are also accepted on our website: https://donate.bbbsmilwaukee.org/page/13435/donate/1.

Thank you for supporting our mentoring programs and the mission of BBBS. Together we are empowering the potential of our youth, one child at a time.

11/04/2022

The [email protected] is right around the corner! Join us on November 10th at Central Waters Brewing Milwaukee to learn more about how to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Play games to win prizes, and enjoy the amazing conversations with some of our current Bigs! Only 9 more spots are available, so don’t wait to register! Go to: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9o7etzbab&oeidk=a07ejelse9de7790987 to sign up now!

11/03/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters Impact

Do you know a youth that could benefit from a mentor? Big Brothers Big Sisters offers multiple one-to-one mentoring programs free of charge to youth facing adversity. Once matched in a program, our Match Support Specialists professionally guide each match throughout the duration of their relationship. Discover the BBBS impact today!

To learn more about our offered mentoring programs, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/programs/.

11/02/2022

Here’s our first of ! Meet School-based match Big Brother Caleb and Little Brother Tory’en who have been matched for three years at Hartford University School. Caleb and Tory’en both enjoy playing board games together when they hang out, and recently spent the afternoon playing Blockus. They both agreed Connect4 is their best match up, and Tory’en described Caleb as, “the coolest Big Brother” even though Caleb usually loses in their competitive Connect4 games!

To get involved in our School-based mentoring program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteersb/.

11/01/2022

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, November is BRO-vember! Did you know about 75% of youth on our waitlist are boys? We’re in need of male mentors to help them achieve their full potential. Our one-to-one mentoring programs address the needs of children facing adversity by creating and supporting strong relationships between youth and volunteer adult mentors. Become a Big Brother to be the change in a life!

To view our offered one-to-one mentoring programs, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/programs/.

10/31/2022

We are excited to share that our BBBS Big Gala silent auction is officially live! We are raising funds to support life-changing mentoring relationships for youth in our community. Check out the amazing items and get bidding to help our local children reach their full potential!

View and bid on available auction packages here: https://BigGala22.givesmart.com.

10/31/2022

Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters begins with YOU! You can become a mentor and help support a high school student through their journey to graduation and next steps in life. Are you ready to change the course of a high school student’s future? Visit our website for more information and how to start the application process: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/.

10/28/2022

Our Community-based matches recently visited the Wisconsin Humane Society to learn all about cats! Bigs and Littles were able to meet some of the furry friends and even made animal print tie blankets together. Thank you to the Wisconsin Humane Society and our matches in attendance for making it a great night!

To get involved in our Community-based program, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/community/.

10/27/2022

This we are shouting out Barthel Fruit Farm! Last weekend, 26 of our Community-based matches joined us for the Fall tradition of apple and pumpkin picking on the farm. Our matches had a beautiful day together, and we’re grateful to everyone for filling the day with pumpkin spice and everything nice!

To see upcoming REACH events for the month, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/.

10/26/2022

This week’s goes out to mentor2.0 match, Mentor Jennifer and Mentee Zayde! Zayde and Jennifer were matched at Veritas High School for four years, where Zayde graduated from in 2022. Zayde currently attends Marquette University and is studying pre-law. Jennifer inspired her mentee to return to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a mentor herself! Zayde intends to work with younger students through our School-based program this year. We love to see the impact of these two!

To learn more about our one-to-one mentoring programs, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/programs/.

10/25/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters is sending out appreciation to the Veritas High School principal, Stephanie Nook! One of the many partner schools for our mentor2.0 program is Veritas High, where Stephanie has led as the school principal for two years.

Highlights about Stephanie:

*The most rewarding part of her job is getting to know the students and watching their personal growth through education.

*Before coming to Veritas, she worked as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

*Stephanie loves partnering with BBBS! She believes, “The mentor2.0 program fosters growth in so many ways in our students and I’m proud Veritas is a part of it!”

Thank you for all that you do, Stephanie!

10/24/2022

Strong mentoring relationships depend on trust and each mentor’s ability to support their mentee. Mentor2.0 produces these strong relationships through online weekly communication between matches, maintaining monthly in-person meetings, and utilizing a customized college-focused curriculum. We are always looking for new mentors to join our program, so start the process today!

To learn more about mentoring a high school student, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/.

10/21/2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to show appreciation to all the amazing principals we work with at our partner schools! Today we are featuring the Hadfield School principal, Mike Elliott! Mike has been a principal for 6 years, and he’s been working in education for 31 years and counting.

Highlights about Mike:

*His favorite subject in school was social studies, specifically history.

*If he had one superpower it would be making any resource available to an in-need family with the snap of his fingers.

*He loves working with BBBS! He believes our mentors have strong matches with the Hadfield students and provide constant support throughout their relationship.

We enjoy working with you too, Mike! Thank you for all that you do.