In our lives, each of us shared an important connection with someone who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives.

It was the person who taught you to throw that perfect spiral, or sat in the front row to cheer you on. They challenged you to reach for your goals and celebrated each little success along the way. These are the little moments that Big Brothers and Big Sisters experience every day.

These real life stories are just a few of the ways Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County is changing lives and our community forever.

"5 Years Strong, Without an End in Sight"   Big Brother Ken Jonsson is a familiar face around the Big Brothers Big Sisters community – and it’s not just because of his unforgettable business cards! more... "Bob is the Most Positive Influence That This Boy from the Projects Has Ever Known."   Within the first year of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s history, Rick was introduced to his Big Brother Bob, and at the time nobody knew that a bond so strong would form, that it would continue to last for 47 years and counting. more... "Finding Comfort Amongst the Fires"   A full eight days after the fires began burning in San Diego County, some relief was found in the home of Little Brother, Maurice. more... "The Big Brother you Always Wanted" “Alphonso is a wonderful Big Brother,” says his BBBS Match Support Specialist, his Little Brother’s mom, and most importantly, his Little Brother Victor. more... "One IPOD, Two Sets of Ears" Melisa Montano-Ochoa is our first ever High School Big Sister of the Year for our Hermandad Initiative.  Melisa received a $1,000 scholarship from the Jack in the Box Foundation, which she plans on using in a year to attend college in Orange County. more... "A Big Brother with a Heart as Big as His Smile!" Sam is a wonderfully caring Big Brother with a smile that lights up a room.    more... "Stop and Smell the Roses" "Bryan seems to look at the not so obvious and has a very caring and sensitive side that makes me want to slow down and be more like him." more... "BIGS Come in All Sizes"   Big Brothers come in all shapes and sizes, but at 6’4” and over 300 lbs, Roman gives “Big” a whole new meaning! more... “An Award Winning Connection”   What started out as a simple friendship, turned into a bond of sisterhood. more... "A Bond of Brotherhood"   “Spending time with Joshua gives me a healthier perspective on what meaningful time is." more... “A Ceremonial Story”   The positive impacts of having a mentor in the life of a child are undeniable. more... "A Lifetime Legacy" After 27 years, and three little brothers, Richard Haack has made giving back a way of life. more... "Mentoring in Business and in Life"   Little Brother, Markus, grew up helping his Big Brother around the office, but never dreamed it would turn into so much more. more... “Stepping Up to the Call”   A Marine finds that being a mentor to a child on Camp Pendleton is a win/win for both of them! more... “My Thursday Afternoon Routine” From climbing monkey bars to games of tag, we never run out of things to do at school. more...