Big Brothers Big Sisters is on a mission to serve youth facing adversity in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties by providing our best-in-class mentoring program. Our youth have BIG vision, and it takes a Big Village to help them reach their potential.

In 2024 we provided mentorship to more than 1,700 youth throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, an increase of over 62% from 2022. As our impact grows, so does the need. Our long-term plan is reach 3,000 mentored youth by 2031.

YOUR MONTHLY GIFT MAKES A BIG IMPACT

$10/month: Fund enriching experiences for matches

Supports the cost for a Big and Little to attend a BBBS sponsored event

Food brings people together and your donation will ensure we can feed our matches when they attend one of our special events

A variety of experiences are offered in MentorZone or around the city with one of our partners

$20/month: celebrate match anniversaries

Dessert and refreshments

Reflection & future planning activities

Creates meaningful memories that strengthen match retention

$35/month: support mentor 2.0 curriculum & facilitation costs

College & Career readiness curriculum for high school youth

Correspondence that builds and strengthens the relationship on MentorHub, the communication platform for m2.0 matches

Monthly dinners for m2.0 matches

$50/month: Ensure Youth Protection and Well Being

Covers the cost of background checks, including fingerprinting, for a new mentor.

Supports comprehensive youth protection protocols, including regular check-in calls with youth, families, and mentors.

$100/month: Keep mentorzone thriving

Supports operational costs like utilities, rent, and staffing in MentorZone.

Transportation and parking fees associated with program participants coming to MentorZone

Supplies for fun and educational activities

Donors at this level will be listed on the Donor Wall in MentorZone.

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