Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona takes great pride in celebrating the special bond between our Bigs and Littles, particularly during their match anniversaries. To honor these milestones, we host Match Milestones events three times throughout the year. These events offer a unique opportunity for Bigs and Littles to come together with other matches to celebrate their anniversaries, whether they are marking their very first year together or their tenth. Read more in our blog below!

Match Milestones - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona - Youth Mentoring Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona takes great pride in celebrating the special bond between our Bigs and Littles...

Together we can ignite the potential for all youth! Learn more about how you can make a BIG difference by becoming a mentor for a child: www.bbbsaz.org/volunteer

Thank you Phoenix Business Journal for highlighting our new President and CEO, Luis Vega! Luis has a distinguished background in the military and nonprofit sectors. He believes in mentorship and is ready to lead BBBSAZ into the next chapter. Read more below:

Luis Vega | People on The Move - Phoenix Business Journal Luis Vega Hired at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

Wine, Women & Shoes was a huge success, raising more than $170,000! All of the funds raised will help us serve more youth in our community by providing quality, adult mentors who care about them. We want to thank all community partners, attendees, and sponsors who made this event possible. We are blown away by the community’s support. Learn more about it in our blog below!

Wine, Women & Shoes Recap - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona - Youth Mentoring On Saturday, August 17th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona hosted its inaugural Wine,…

We want to extend a huge thank you to our Shoe Guys sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union! Together they raised more than $20,000! All dollars fundraised will go directly to BBBSAZ’s mentorship programs.

Interested in learning more about becoming a mentor? Visit https://www.bbbsaz.org/volunteer/

We are still GLOWING with GRATITUDE from an incredible Wine, Women and Shoes event. Due to sponsors like Amazon.com, Bell Bank, Payroc and Ferguson, all of the funds raised Saturday will go directly toward supporting our mission, allowing us to serve more youth in our community. THANK YOU to all who participated - from our awesome committee, to our Shoe Guys, to our table hosts and to each and every guest. Check out the photos and please be sure to tag your friends in the album!

Are you interested in becoming a Site-Based Big? Volunteer with us at UMOM every other Wednesday from 3pm – 4pm! Since starting this Site, we have served around 280 youth and would love to serve more!

To become a Big today, please email [email protected] or visit our website at https://www.bbbsaz.org/volunteer/

Our newest event, Wine, Women and Shoes is coming up THIS Saturday!! Only 20 tickets remain - don’t miss out: https://www.bbbsaz.org/wws2024/

Want to learn more about how to become a Big? You’ll learn more on who we serve, what we do, and the benefits on becoming a Big. Join us on Thursday August 15th at 6pm for a Virtual Information Session. We hope to see you there!

To register, please visit our website https://www.bbbsaz.org/volunteer/

Thank you to Avondale Savers for having us out at their Customer Appreciation Day!

Did you know BBBSAZ has an ongoing partnership with Saver’s thrift stores? Donations collected are sold to Savers, which helps fund local programs and services to support our mission.

Exciting news!! After an extensive national search, we are thrilled to announce our new President and CEO - Luis Vega. Luis joins the agency with a distinguished background in the military and nonprofit sectors. He is a strategic leader with a passion for youth empowerment. Check out the full press release on our blog to learn more about Luis!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona Names New President and CEO - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona - Youth Mentoring Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has named Luis Vega its new president and CEO after a nationwide search. Vega succeeds Laura...

It is your last chance to purchase tickets for our giveback with the Arizona Cardinals! For every ticket purchased to the Arizona Cardinals Opening Day Game vs. the Los Angeles Rams, BBBSAZ receives a free ticket to a preseason game on August 10th! These tickets will be gifted to Matches in our program! Purchase tickets now: https://bit.ly/4buK4O5

Join us for the Arizona Cardinals Opening Day Game vs. the Los Angeles Rams on September 15th! With each pair of tickets purchased through the link below, BBBSAZ will receive 2 tickets for a Match to attend the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on August 10th. Come to the game, cheer on the Cardinals, and know that you have helped provide an unforgettable experience for a child and their mentor. Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4buK4O5

We are excited to announce our vendors for Wine, Women & Shoes! This incredible group of local and national vendors will come together for a shopping experience exclusive to Wine, Women & Shoes attendees. The best part? They will be donating 20% of their proceeds back to BBBSAZ, so you can feel good while you shop! Don’t miss out, purchase your tickets today: https://www.bbbsaz.org/wws2024/

State Forty Eight, Gina Cueto Jewelry, Kathy Kamei Designs, Eclisse Beauty, ShopGorgeousThings, Claire Flowers

Ticket Raffle! Anyone who likes, comments, or shares this post will be entered to win a pair of VIP tickets to Wine, Women & Shoes! The winner will be announced on Friday, August 2nd. Get more information about, and purchase your seats for our newest event here: https://www.bbbsaz.org/wws2024/

- We 🩷 our Wine, Women, and Shoes sponsors!! With the support of these amazing businesses, all money raised at our new event will go directly toward funding our Big/Little Matches. A few sponsorship opportunities remain and individual tickets are available NOW! Don't miss out: www.bbbsaz.org/wws2024

Amazon.com, Bell Bank, Payroc, Ferguson, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Desert Financial Credit Union, Chubb, Valley Bank, Legal Logistics

Purchase Arizona Cardinals tickets, and give back to the Bigs and Littles of BBBSAZ! For each ticket purchased through the link below to the Arizona Cardinals home opener on September 15th, BBBSAZ will receive a ticket to a preseason game to be gifted to a match in our program! Grab your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4buK4O5

This we are breaking down barriers! Sometimes we hear from potential Bigs that they don't know what they will talk to their Little about. Check out this cool article from HuffPost featuring a representative from Brothers Big Sisters of America. Are you ready to start up a conversation with a young person in need of a role model? Start here: bbbsaz.org/volunteer

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