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.

“My Big Brother John is the most caring and attentive male role model in my life."   “My Big Brother John is the most caring and attentive male role model in my life". 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... Over the past 3 years, John has served as Big Brother to four little brothers, Donald, Josh, Corey, and Leondre.   John Merriweather with his 2 Little brothers Cory &  Leondre at Bowl For Kids' Sake 2009 more... “The best decision I ever made” Volunteering, says Pat, is "usually the best part of my week." more... A quarter century of giving to others This Big Sister keeps on giving! more... Local Highschool Bigs Make a "Big" Difference   "Not only have they been faithful as Bigs, but they have offered to go out and speak on behalf of our agency and have been involved in recruiting other kids from their school." 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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