Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island

What will you do?

Are you ready to positively impact a child for the better, forever?

Big Brothers Big Sisters signature fundraiser will be held in April at Pin Setter Lanes in Aurora and Super Bowl in Grand Island.

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Anything is possible.

81% of former Littles surveyed agree their Big gave them hope & changed their perspective of what they thought possible.

What if every child fulfills their potential?
Think how amazing that would be.

Bradley and Isaac at Memorial Stadium cheering on the Huskers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is not your typical organization. We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn’t do any of it without you.

We believe that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Most children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters live in single-parent and low-income families, or households where a parent is incarcerated. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”).

Bigs and Littles show their excitement at the Nebraska Danger Game.

By providing a system of ongoing evaluation and support, Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven by independent studies to help families. This system improves the odds that Littles will perform better in school, avoid violence and illegal activities, and have stronger relationships with their parents and others. Headquartered in Philadelphia with a network of nearly 400 agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves a quarter million children annually.

A 2009 study conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters found that adults who were matched for at least one year as children report that having a Big Brother or Big Sister played an integral role in who they are today by positively influencing their self-confidence providing stability, changing their perspective on life, and pushing them to set higher goals.

In the news

Signature Fundraiser Bowl for Kids' Sake Revamped

It's a trip to the bowling alley that can help change a kid's life. Big Brothers Big Sisters' signature fundraiser, Bowl for Kids' Sake, kicked off its Grand Island events this weekend.

Bowl for Kids' Sake to Include New Features This Year

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island is renovating its signature fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, by adding a variety of sessions, prize packages and entertainment.

With the changes and support from the community, the staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters is optimistic it will reach its goal of $26,000, according to a press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman Applauds Big Brothers Big Sisters' Choice of Jamie Foxx as National Spokesperson

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ celebrity ambassador Nancy Lieberman applauds the national mentoring organization’s choice to make Jamie Foxx national spokesperson, saying it will energize other actors and professional athletes to get involved.

American Eagle Outfitters Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters this Holiday Season to Create One Million Moments of Mentoring

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is creating “one million moments of mentoring” through holiday gift card sale donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and wardrobe makeovers for some of the national mentoring organization’s most deserving teen and tween mentees.

Jamie Foxx Announces Biggest Role Ever

A small group of teen and pre-teen boys and their mentors joined Oscar Award Winning Actor Jamie Foxx at a private party at his Los Angeles-area home to celebrate the actor’s newest and biggest role ever -- national spokesperson for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

HGTVs Carter Oosterhouse lends a hand to Great Wolf
Lodge to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters

Great Wolf Lodge resorts and HGTV design expert, Carter Oosterhouse, have kicked off a delicious partnership to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters this holiday season.

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