7th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Sample wine while making a BIG impact at our 7th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser. The event will be held Wednesday, November 18th from 6 until 8 p.m. at Uncle John's Cider Mill and will feature holiday and dessert wines, along with light hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door, at the St. Johns Big Boy or by calling the agency toll free at (877) 483-7145.  2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Dinner Thank you to all of our Bigs, Littles, donors, supporters and staff for making the 2009 Annual Dinner a success.  More than 250 people attended to celebrate another year of local successes and hear former University of Michigan Head Football Coach Lloyd Carr's keynote address about the importance of providing positive role models for so many children who need guidance to help them succeed.  Special thanks to Sheri Jones for emceeing the event, Fred Heumann for serving as auctioneer and Coach Carr for his inspiring address.

our impact on children Bigs and Littles have fun together — and create memories that last a lifetime. We call it “Little moments … Big magic.” Research points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children’s lives. Littles are: 52% less likely to skip school 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs More likely to get along with their families and peers Learn more about our proven impact » Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters » Learn more about volunteering »

real life stories Through the magic of friendship, Big Sister Jessica has been a positive influence on Little Sister Rakell for the past three years. In fact, the two are so close that they consider themselves real sisters.  Real stories of Bigs and Littles »

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