Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee

The little moments matter most. 💚

Join us in inspiring the next generation of leaders to unlock their limitless potential by becoming a Mentor 2.0 Mentor today 👉 https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/

We hosted our Community-based matches for an inspiring night of painting and collaboration, where participants had the chance to share ideas and expand each other's creativity. 🎨✨

Together, our matches celebrated the limitless possibilities that arise when we work side by side, demonstrating the powerful impact of mentorship in our community. 💚 Discover more REACH events for Community-based matches here👉 https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/

A heartfelt thank you to our Signature Sponsors, Milwaukee Tool, Grainger, CBRE, steeldynamics, and arrivelogistics, for their ongoing partnership and dedication in supporting our 34th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee NFL Golf Classic. We truly value their commitment to fostering positive change and contributing to a brighter future for the youth in our community. 🤝💚

To discover more about how you help support our mission, please visit 👉https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/support/

A BIG thank you to our Platinum Sponsors BMO U.S. and ebm-papst, for your continued partnership and commitment by participating in our 34th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee NFL Golf Classic.

We appreciate your dedication to creating positive change and building a brighter future for all. 🤝💚

To learn more about ways to help support our mission visit 👉https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/support/

Grateful for the incredible impact made by the volunteers from Crisis Prevention Institute. Their unwavering commitment to supporting our mission has helped serve the youth in our community. 💚

Join Breakfast & Brunch as they celebrate our community! 🌟

When you pay your bill after 12PM, 10% will be donated to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee.

Enjoy delicious food while making a positive impact in the lives of local. Together, we can foster connections and create brighter futures! 💚

Shoutout to the amazing Be The Difference NIL, Milwaukee Recreation, and Marquette Women's Basketball for showing our matches what it takes to be champions both on and off the court. 🏆💚

A BIG thanks to Baker Tilly US for volunteering to help BBBS during their Stewardship week! This awesome group of volunteers worked together in our MentorZone to help us prepare for upcoming REACH events for our Community-based matches! 💚

To join in on upcoming BBBS activities, visit our website: https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/.

Thank you to our 34th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters NFL Alumni Golf Classic Presenting Sponsor Lip Hing Metal Manufacturing (America) Inc. Their support and generosity allow us to positively impact our community across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. 💚

Thank you for being such an integral part of our mission and helping us create meaningful mentoring relationships for youth. To learn more about ways to help support our mission visit 👉https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/support/

August is here! Here's where you can find BBBS of Metro Milwaukee out in the community this month. 💚

Southshore Farmers Market
(South Shore Park, 2900 S Shore Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States)

Chill on the Hill
(Humboldt Park in Bayview, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States)

Shorewood National Night Out
(Atwater Park, 4000 N Lake Dr, Shorewood, WI 53211, United States)

Brown Deer Farmers Market
(Village Park & Pond, 4920 W. Green Brook Drive, Brown Deer, WI 53223, United States)

District 4 National Night Out
(9920 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224, United States)

Riverwest Farmers Market
(2700 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United States)

Fondy Market
(2200 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206, United States)

Southshore Yacht Club Open House
(South Shore Yacht Club, 2300 E Nock St, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States)

Emmit James Big Band BBQ
(Third Space Brewing, 1505 W. St. Paul Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States)

The Truth Family Fest
(Riverside High School, 1615 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States)

Downtown MKE Employee Appreciation Week
(Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States)

Downtown MKE Employee Appreciation Week
(Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States)

Downtown MKE Employee Appreciation Week
(Zeidler Union Square, 301 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States)

Downtown MKE Employee Appreciation Week
(Père Marquette Park, 900 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States)

Enderis Famers Market
(Enderi's Park, 2965 N 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222, United States)

Meet Big Brother Matt and Little Brother CJ on this month’s episode of the Little BIG Chats podcast!🎙

Matt and CJ have had a fun and exciting year together! Together, they love spending time at the museum, playing games in the arcade, and going rock climbing. CJ really enjoys having someone like Matt to have fun with and look up to. This mentor relationship is filled with excitement and adventure, making every moment special. 💚

Stream Little BIG Chats on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or visit our website👉 https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/podcast/

Produced by: Podcamp Media

We're thankful for Jenny and her friends for supporting the Derek Chappell Scholarship Fund and making a BIG impact on our youth.💚

Well it's about that time of year again! Let's get crackin'! Sign up at https://www.thegentlemenofshorewood.com/signup-2024.html

We recently hosted a REACH event with Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective for our Community-based matches, where participants painted birdhouses together. Our matches not only learned the importance of creativity and expression, but also learned the importance of collaboration and community. 🤝🌟

Join us in celebrating the limitless potential of creativity and the powerful influence of mentorship! 💚 To find out more about our REACH events for Community-based matches, click here 👉 https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/

Big Brothers Big Sisters is partnering with Van Horn Automotive for their Annual 'Stuff the Trunk' School Supply Drive is Here! 📚🎒

From now until August 3rd, all Van Horn locations are welcoming your generous contributions of school supplies for the youth in our program.

Here’s a list of suggested items to donate:

✅ Backpacks
✅ Pencil boxes/pouches
✅ Erasers
✅ Pencils
✅ Red pens
✅ Highlighters
✅ Glue bottles/sticks
✅ Loose leaf paper
✅ Pencil sharpeners
✅ Binders
✅ Dry erase markers
✅ Sharpies
✅ Colored pencils
✅ Folders
✅ Notebooks
✅ Washable colored markers
✅ Composition books
✅ Rulers
✅ Adult scissors

Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective recently hosted our Community-based matches to craft cozy bird houses and learn about the importance of build a strong foundation. 🤝🌟

Let’s celebrate the boundless possibilities of creativity and the transformative impact of mentorship!💚Learn more about our REACH events for Community-based matches here👉 https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/reach/

Today, we celebrate and thank the Ulta Beauty for their partnership that’s contributed $2.4M toward youth well-being across the country. We are excited for this continued partnership that is igniting nationwide support for transformational mentorship!

Being big means being there.💚

Help inspire the next wave of leaders to unleash their limitless potential by becoming a Mentor 2.0 Mentor today 👉https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/volunteerm20/

Check out this wonderful article on our Community-based Couples Match of the Year Charles and Sara! 💚🌟

Dive into their journey of growth, resilience, and commitment through our programming in the latest article from MKE Lifestyle here👉

Impact Volunteers: Sara and Charles Green Jr. Sara and Charles Green Jr.’s decision to mentor the same boy through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee allowed for a shared experience in giving back.

Support our students’ academic success by donating school supply kits! 👏

Donations will be collected through August 3rd.

🎒📚 Annual 'Stuff the Trunk' School Supply Drive 📚🎒

Today marks the start of our annual 'Stuff the Trunk' school supply drive! From now until August 3rd, all Van Horn locations will be accepting your generous donations of school supplies. These essential items will be given to local Big Brothers Big Sisters of America agencies and then distributed to children in need. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee

Find your closest Van Horn location: https://bit.ly/3KsCHdW

Recommended items include:

✅Backpacks
✅Pencil boxes/pouches
✅Erasers
✅Pencils
✅Red pens
✅Highlighters
✅Glue bottles/sticks
✅Loose leaf paper
✅Pencil sharpeners
✅Binders
✅Dry erase markers
✅Sharpies
✅Colored pencils
✅Folders
✅Notebooks
✅Washable colored markers
✅Composition books
✅Rulers
✅Adult scissors

Let's come together to support our community and make a difference in the lives of children. Thank you for your generosity! 💛✨

All of us at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee are so deeply grateful to accept furniture donated by Ashley for our new MentorZone youth activity and mentorship center in downtown Milwaukee. Our new center will provide various programming and services to youth within our wait pool, active program matches and families.

This thoughtful gift will have a truly transformative impact on our organization, and we cannot express our gratitude enough! 💚

We recently teamed up with the 100 Black Men of Milwaukee, Inc. and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to embark on an exhilarating fishing adventure with a some of the youth in our wait pool! Through this experience, it was revealed that fishing is not only a thrilling sport but also a powerful teacher of patience and unwavering resilience. 🎣

Just like the art of fishing, conquering life's long-lasting goals demands an unwavering determination to overcome any hurdles that come our way! 💚

Today is the final day to donate silent auction items for our 34th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters NFL Alumni Golf Classic Silent Auction! 🎉

Your generous donation will be acknowledged on event signage, which will be seen by our 32 foursomes - including some of our community’s top corporate executives and professionals. In addition, we utilize an online bidding platform, so we are able to open up the auction to thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters for bidding – ensuring that your gift will get maximum exposure!

Contact Nancy at [email protected] or (414) 831-4580 to make a donation. Hurry, donations need to be received by Friday, July 12!

A powerful moment today as Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited our MentorZone and spoke with a couple of our program matches and BBBS staff.

It was an honor to host the Mayor as we continue to shape a brighter future for the youth of Milwaukee through mentorship. 💚

Last month, members of our Leadership Team attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters National Conference in Dallas, Texas! Between powerful guest speakers and performances, a youth panel, group super sessions, and award ceremonies - It was an incredible week filled with inspiration, learning, and connection. 💚

We’re also excited to share Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee received the ‘Board of the Year’ Award presented at the National Conference. Each member of our board sets the bar high and ensures we are making life changing impact for all the youth we serve. We are proud to have strong members on our Board helping all of us be .

Empowering the next generation is not just a task, but a lifelong dedication. Let's unite in cultivating positive transformations in our communities through the power of mentorship. 💚

Help us promote the power of mentorship and empower the next generation to reach their full potential. 👉https://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org/support/

Make a significant impact by contributing items to our 34th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters NFL Alumni Golf Classic Silent Auction! 🎉

Your generous contribution will be prominently recognized on event signage, visible to our 32 foursomes - including prominent corporate executives and professionals from our community.

To make a donation, reach out to Nancy at [email protected] or call (414) 831-4580. Hurry, donations need to be received by Friday, July 12!

Building a Strong Foundation 💪

We teamed up with the 100 Black Men of Milwaukee for a transformative mentoring session with some of the youth in our wait pool. Together, they strategized and worked together in a fun and educational activity, building towers out of sticks and marshmallows.

Through this hands-on experience, youth learned the importance of building a solid foundation and teamwork! 💚