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, even when it was embarrassing. 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 is changing lives and communities forever.

A Relationship they can count on Little Sister Kayla knows that “Whatever happens, I know I can always count on Nicole.” more... Ageless Connection   When Jim Curry was a Little Brother in the 1940's, his Big Brother made a tremendous impact on his life.  Now, Jim is making an impact in the life of 7-year-old Jacob, his Little Brother. more... "He is the reason I graduated High School" Nobody in Jonathan’s family had ever graduated from high school, and it did not look like Jonathan would either. Big Brothers Big Sisters matched Jonathon with Big Brother Prince – a mentor who could give him a shoulder to lean on, an ear that will listen, and a push of encouragement just when he needed it. more... Paul and Victor Join the Club Little Brother Victor has become an outspoken, outgoing, and confident twelve year old who now enjoys trying new things and going new places.  And he's taught his Big Brother Paul much about patience and understanding.  Being with Victor takes Paul back to that time in his life when everything was new and every day was an adventure. more... Still Best Friends...Over 30 Years Later "The moments that helped shape me into the man I am today were the times we would just sit on the grass by the lake at Mile Square Park and just talk about what was going on in our lives.  I can look back now and see the influence it had on me, and still does." more... Similar pasts and shared fun inspire a Big and Little to grow "Tom knew exactly what it was like to be different from everyone else and he was able to provide me with a role model that I could look up to" more... Learning to be a man "He has taught me life’s lessons," says Jeremy of Big Brother Sylvester. more... For Joe and Aldo, a lifelong friendship A proud moment for both of them when Aldo was accepted at Denison University. more... “The best decision I ever made” Volunteering, says Pat, is "usually the best part of my week." more... “Just the right time” for a friend Ray knew he was at a crossroads, and the choices he made would affect his life. more... Finding his heritage, seeing his future "Tom has taught me life lessons which no one else could teach." more... A “Little” becomes a “Big” … and makes a big difference! When Bethany met Robyn, she remembered how much she needed a friend when she was that age. more... Different dreams, one powerful bond Amber wrote a poem about Angela that tells just how she feels more...

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