Big Brothers Big Sisters depends on the generosity of donors like you to continue to provide mentors for children. And your contribution stays right in your local community.

Here are just some of the ways you can donate:

Individual Support

Financial donations provide direct and immediate support, usually in the form of cash (via credit card, check, or electronic transfer) or publicly traded securities. Donors generally qualify for tax deductions. Make your gift online today!

If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check or money order to:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette and Alger Counties, Inc.
101 S. Pioneer Avenue, Suite 3
Negaunee, MI 49866

If you would like to donate by phone, please call:

906-475-7801

Companies, corporations, and organizations 

To become a sponsor for annual events such as Bowl For Kids' Sake or the Fun Run, contact Jayne Letts, Executive Director at (906) 475-7801 or jletts@chartermi.net

Beyond sponsorship, larger organizations can:

• Make planned gifts for the future benefit of the Big Brother Big Sisters organization.
• Donate tickets to various events and outings to be used by Bigs and Littles
• Donate unneeded office supplies or services such as graphic designs or printing

Tribute & Memorial Gifts

Giving a gift in memory of a loved one or in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion is a special way to pay tribute to that special someone while supporting the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. All memorial and honor gifts will be acknowledged through a personal note sent by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to the honored person(s). Make your tribute or memorial gift online.

Stocks & Securities

Increasing numbers of donors are making gifts to Big Brothers Big Sisters using appreciated securities including stock, bonds, and mutual funds. Learn more about stocks & securities.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to charitable institutions. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the human resources or benefits office at your workplace for more information. Find out if your company has a matching gifts program.

Planned Gifts & Bequests

If you’re considering making Big Brothers Big Sisters part of your trust, bequest, or endowment, please contact Jayne Letts, Executive Director, at jletts@chartermi.net or 906-475-7801. A planned gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters ensures the continuation of our landmark mentoring programs and creates your own legacy of support. Planned giving also offers significant advantages, including tax breaks and a potential income increase.

Donate a Vehicle: Cars for Kids’ Sake

Thinking of donating your vehicle to charity? Think of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Learn more about Cars for Kids’ Sake.

Donate Items: In-Kind Donations

Do you have clothing, furniture, office supplies or exercise equipment you would like to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters? Please contact Jayne Letts, Executive Director, at jletts@chartermi.net or 906-475-7801.

Additional Giving Options

Econo-Foods Receipts

Help Support Big Brothers Big Sisters! A fundraiser where you don't have to give any money? That's right, all you have to do is save your Econo-Foods Receipts and turn them in at to us. Econo-Foods will donate 1% of the receipt total to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette & Alger Counties to be used to support our local matches in Marquette & Alger Counties.

We suggest that you put all your Econo-Foods Receipts in an envelope, and when you have a bunch of them, drop them off at our office, or mail them in to BBBS 101 S. Pioneer Ave., Suite 3, Negaunee, MI 49866. Or you can call and we can arrange to pick them up.

Receipts can be from any date, so if you are a receipt saver, in the spirit of early spring cleaning, you can clear out your filing cabinet or shoe box and let us turn your receipts into money that will help support youth in our community.

Casual Dress for BBBS

Do you work at a place of business with a dress code? Is there some wiggle wiggle room? Here's an idea adaptable to suit your workplace- Sell stickers for $2 or $3 on every other Friday that say something like, "I'm dressing down to support Big Brothers Big Sisters." What a great & easy way to raise some funds!

Don't let us stop you from thinking up your own ways to help.
We are open to any ideas you might have!

Email us with any of your creative ideas!!