THE BIG GALA - A CELEBRATION OF MENTORING!

Planning is underway for the 2026 BIG Gala - our largest fundraiser of the year! Celebrate our Champion for Children, be inspired by stories our program and participate in our world-class Voice and Silent Auctions! And the best part - every penny we raise stays right here in Milwaukee, helping the youth of our program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters delivers positive outcomes for youth facing adversity in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.  Every day, we see youth grow and strengthen relationships with mentors that change the trajectory of their lives.

Last year, children in our one-to-one mentoring program achieved the following:

• 91% of seniors graduated from high school.
• 83% of students maintained or improved their grades.
• 82% maintained or improved their sense of trust and connectedness with their parents.
• 98% did not use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
• 99% of avoided involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Questions? Please contact our Special Events Manager at (414) 831-4580 or via email.

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Thanks for supporting the 2025 Big Gala!

Thank You to Our 2025 Gala Co-Chairs:
Matt & Carolyn Meuleners and Duane & Colleen Maier

Celebrating 2025 Champion for Children:
Baird

And 2025 Matches of the Year:
Community-based Match - Betsy + Aaliyah
School-based Match - Josh + Nathan
mentor2.0 Match - Gabbi + Guadalupe