Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick

LAST CHANCE!! We will be closing bids at 8 PM on December 7 for ONE of these two beautiful handcrafted canoes to support our one-to-one mentoring programs! These gorgeous wooden canoes are lovingly hand-crafted from cedar, mahogany, cherry, ash, and oak and wrapped in clear fiberglass for strength.

BID BIG at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/canoes-for-kids and help kids in our community reach their full potential!

Canoes for Kids Auction We are auctioning off two beautiful wooden canoes to raise money to support our one-to-one mentoring programs for children in our community. This canoe is lovingly hand-crafted locally from cedar, mahogany, cherry, ash, and oak and wrapped in clear fiberglass for strength. Auction ends December 7, 2...

Thank you to Roxanne York Real Estate for supporting us through an Igniting Potential sponsor at our Empower Potential Awards and Fundraiser on December 7 at Nomad. Get your tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org and help us ensure all kids have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

🎊💚ONE MORE WEEK until the most uplifting night of the year! Help us celebrate our Big & Little of the Year Emily McGregor and Aliyah, and business and community leaders who help us fulfill our mission of every child reaching their full potential: Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC, and Chris Rhoades with Brunswick Landing Venture and Brunswick Landing Homes.
Join us Thursday, December 7 from 6-8 PM at Nomad Pizza, Brunswick. Get your $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

Thank you Wicked Joe Organic Coffees for being an Igniting Potential sponsor at our Empower Potential Awards and Fundraiser event December 7 at Nomad Pizza. We can't do what we do without the support of generous business partners like you!

Get your tickets to the celebration at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

Through his work on the agency's Big Swing Golf Tournament event committee since 2019, Crooker Construction, LLC's Ian Messier has put our mission in front of many community and business leaders and garnered substantial support for our cause. We are thrilled to honor him this year with the 2023 Leadership Award for his ability to connect the agency with the broader community and raise funds for our programs.

Help us celebrate him and others at the BBBS Empower Potential Awards Fundraiser on December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Tickets are $10 and include brick oven pizza, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Get your tickets now at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

It’s Giving Tuesday! 🤩 What we raise today will directly impact how many young people we can serve in the coming year. The good news is that it takes little to BE BIG. It doesn’t matter how much time or money you can give. Big things start small – one moment, one action, one person at a time. Join us today to Empower Potential! Visit bbbsbathbrunswick.org/giving-tuesday to learn how you can BE BIG!

We are so thankful for our generous and supportive community and the the Bigs, Littles, and families that we serve.

We couldn't do what we do without our amazing business partners. Thank you to our Inspiring Potential sponsors: Union + Co, Goodwin Chevrolet Brunswick, and Sturdy Production!

Join them in honoring our Big & Little of the year, Emily and Aliyah, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC, and Chris Rhoades at Brunswick Landing Venture at our Empower Potential event, December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Info and $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards.

Come check out our tree at the Midcoast Tree Festival! Raffle tickets are 50 cents each and there are tons of trees to bid on! Our tree is chock full of fun activities for kids and adults to do together. Thank you to our staff and volunteer Elizabeth for helping us make this happen.

We couldn't do what we do without our amazing business partners. Thank you to our Inspiring Potential sponsors: Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, John Libby Construction, and Midcoast-Parkview MaineHealth!

Join them in honoring our Big & Little of the year, Emily and Aliyah, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC, and Chris Rhoades at Brunswick Landing Venture at our Empower Potential event, December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Info and $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards.

Since August 2022, Chris Rhoades and Brunswick Landing Venture have donated a portion of the proceeds from every house sold at the Brunswick Landing. With our Big Impact Award, we recognize the unique, positive impact Chris and the company have had on BBBS of Bath/Brunswick through this innovative and creative fundraising initiative.

We are thrilled to honor him this year and others at the BBBS Empower Potential Awards Fundraiser on December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Tickets are $10 and include brick oven pizza, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Get your tickets now at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

Brunswick Landing Homes
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Thank you Norway Savings Bank for empowering the youth in our community to reach their full potential (and being the best downstairs neighbors!). Join them in honoring our Big & Little of the year, Emily and Aliyah, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC, and Chris Rhoades at Brunswick Landing Venture at our Empower Potential event, December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Info and $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards.

Free resource for parents and guardians!

, this program starts November 7th! To register online: https://bit.ly/48TPEcR

Our 2023 Community Engagement Award recognizes someone who has made a meaningful and significant impact on our agency, and within the greater communities that BBBS serves. Since 2007, Charlie Crosby has owned and served as publisher and editor of The Cryer, a free direct-mailed monthly newspaper serving Southern Mid Coast Maine. Charlie has made it his mission to cover news and stories about our local community, connecting the people and businesses in the Midcoast with a shared purpose.

We are thrilled to honor him this year and others at the BBBS Empower Potential Awards Fundraiser on December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Tickets are $10 and include brick oven pizza, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Get your tickets now at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

Thank you Bill Dodge Auto Group for empowering the youth in our community to reach their full potential. Join them in honoring our Big & Little of the year, Emily and Aliyah, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC, and Chris Rhoades at Brunswick Landing Venture at our Empower Potential event, December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Info and $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards.

Thank you Crooker Construction, LLC for their help in inspiring potential for all kids in our community. Join them in honoring our Big & Little of the year, Emily and Aliyah, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC , and Chris Rhoades at Brunswick Landing Venture at our Empower Potential event, December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Info and $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards.

A resource for parents/guardians and Bigs and anyone struggling with how to talk to children about traumatic events.

To register online: https://forms.office.com/r/pDGALpev3a

Thank you Bath Savings Institution for empowering the youth in our community to reach their full potential. Join them in honoring our Big & Little of the year, Emily and Aliyah, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer, Ian Messier at Crooker Construction, LLC, and Chris Rhoades at Brunswick Landing Venture at our Empower Potential event, December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Info and $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards.

Ours hearts are breaking for the communities impacted by the tragedy unfolding in Maine. Please be safe and hold each other close. We send our support to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine and the children and families they serve.

It's ! Mason is looking for a Big Brother who likes sports, the outdoors, and cooking!

Would be a great Big Brother for this young person? Think you don't have time? The truth is it takes Little to be BIG. Visits together 2-3 times each month and an open heart is all that is required. Visit bbbsbathbrunswick.org and get started!

Our 2023 Big and Little of the Year Award recognizes two incredible young women who have developed an exceptional friendship over the last nine years.

Little Aliyah was a rather shy 9-year-old girl with a big heart and strong determination when she met her Big, Emily, in 2015. Since then the two have grown together through many of life’s transitions, including Aliyah graduating from high school, starting her first job, getting her license, and saving up to buy a car!

"I often ask myself 'Who gets more out of this relationship,' because I learn so much from her," said Emily, "I can't imagine my life without her. She's my best friend."

Help us honor them and others at the BBBS Empower Potential Awards Fundraiser on December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Tickets are $10 and include brick oven pizza, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Get yours now at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

Looking for a great deal on a handcrafted wooden canoe? We have a chance for you to get ONE of these two amazing handcrafted canoesin the BBBS of Bath/Brunswick Canoes for Kids Auction! Valued at $3,800, these gorgeous wooden canoes are lovingly hand-crafted from cedar, mahogany, cherry, ash, and oak and wrapped in clear fiberglass for strength. Bidding ends December 7. BID BIG at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/canoes-for-kids and help kids in our community reach their full potential.

Thank you to Central Maine Power for sponsoring our Empower Potential Awards and Fundraiser on December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick when we honor our Big & Little of the Year (Emily and Aliyah) and community members/businesses that have made a difference in helping us fulfill our mission: Ian Messier of Crooker Construction, LLC, Chris Rhoades of Brunswick Landing Venture, and Charlie Crosby at The Cryer! Find our more and join us at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

It's ! Kai is looking for a Big Brother who likes building things, Legos, and being outdoors (but requests no hikes, pls. 😊). His Big will be funny, active, patient, and creative.

Would be a great Big Brother for this young person? Think you don't have time? The truth is it takes Little to be BIG. Visits together 2-3 times each month and an open heart is all that is required. Visit bbbsbathbrunswick.org and get started!

🎊SAVE THE DATE!🎊 December 7 at Nomad in Brunswick. Enjoy brick oven pizza and a cash bar as we celebrate the community that supports all children fulfilling their full potential. $10 tickets at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/awards

Emily McGregor & Aliyah: Big & Little of the Year
Ian Messier (Crooker Construction, LLC): Leadership Award
Chris Rhoades (Brunswick Landing Venture): Big Impact Award
Charlie Crosby (): Community Engagement Award

Our office will be closed today — Monday, October 9th — in observance of Indigenous People's Day. 🍁

BBBS of Bath/Brunswick is auctioning off one (winning bidder chooses!) of these beautiful handcrafted canoes to support our one-to-one mentoring programs! These gorgeous wooden canoes are lovingly hand-crafted from cedar, mahogany, cherry, ash, and oak and wrapped in clear fiberglass for strength. Bidding ends December 7. BID BIG at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/canoes-for-kids and help kids in our community reach their full potential.

School is back up and running and we are looking for school-based Bigs to share time with a Little approximately one hour per week in a school setting. You and your Little meet at the same time and place each week. You might share a lunch hour, play checkers, work on a project, or just have a good conversation! Learn more at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/lunch-buddy ❤️

We had a wonderful time today at the Run for Kids 5K! The weather was perfect and the company was GREAT! Thank you to all who participated and to our After Party sponsors - Sophie Halpin at Back Cove Financial and Hopkinson & Abbondanza PA – for hosting a great end-of-the race gathering. Even Prince showed up and he and his team - Mercy OSSC - were the highest fundraising team at $1,700 raised for mentoring programs!

We'll post race results as soon as we get them!

Thank you to our Kilometer Sponsors for supporting kids in this Sunday's Run for Kids 5k Androscoggin Animal Hospital, Servpro of Bath/Brunswick- Belfast/Camden/Rockland, GoNetspeed, Morning Glory Natural Foods, Casco Bay Title, LLC, and Edgewater Orthopedic Physical Therapy!

🤩Looking for something FUN to do on Sunday? Come out and join us at the Run/Walk/Roll for Kids 5K on October 1, at 11 Atlantic Ave, Brunswick. Participants can still register to run/walk/roll at the event starting at 8 AM. We'll also have a free Kids Fun Run at 10 AM (register before) and games and activities for kids until noon.

Thank you to Bowdoin Aggregate Sales for helping kids in our community by sponsoring our Run for Kids 5K!

Thank you to our Kids Fun Run sponsors for stepping up for kids at our Run for Kids 5k! Morning Glory Natural Foods, Spark Cycling Studio, Harrington Insurance Agency, Tracy Cassidy CPA SC, Kyle Smith - State Farm Insurance Agent, Edgewater Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and Casco Bay Title!

Big thanks to Bill Dodge Auto Group for joining us as Finish Line sponsors at the Run/Walk/Roll for Kids 5K on October 1 starting at Flight Deck Brewing. We are so lucky to have wonderful supporters like you to help us serve the kids and families in our communities.

We couldn't be happier to have Crooker Construction, LLC be on board as a Starting Line sponsor for our Run/Walk/Roll for Kids 5K on October 1. Their support continues to help us match more kids in our community with caring adult mentors. You can help us too by registering at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/run!

Thank you to Xfinity for being our Finish Line sponsor for our Run/Walk/Roll for Kids 5k on October 1. Their support helps us to grow the number of kids we can serve this year! You can help too by registering at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/run.