Be A Big for Northcentral Michigan

Since 1972, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral MI (BBBS) has been making a positive impact on the lives of children through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. We serve at-risk children in Otsego and Crawford counties. Most of the youth in our programs are being raised in single-parent households or by a non-parent caregiver or guardian; many live in low-income families and are doing poorly in school. Many lack positive adult role models.

It’s been proven
Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one youth mentoring has a real and positive impact on children and their futures – plus their families, their schools and their communities. Independent research proves that children with a Big Brother or Big Sister are:

• 46% less likely to use illegal drugs
• 52% less likely to skip school
• 33% less likely to engage in violent behavior and more likely to get along with their families and peers
• 37% less likely to skip a class and are more confident of their performance in schoolwork
• More likely to improve relationships with peers and family members

When children feel good about themselves, the ripple effect is amazing; they have a positive influence on their friends, their families, their schools and their communities. So, while partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters is good for your company, your employees and the children they mentor, the benefits will also reach much further.

We’re not just a good cause.
We’re a good business partner.