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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan
Categories
Organizations/NonprofitChild CareCoaching CounselingNon-ProfitOrganizationsYouth Development
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Driving Directions:
Located in Traverse City on the corner of Front Street and Rose Street across from The Blue Goat.
About Us
Since 1970 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (Bigs) has served over 13,000 children in five counties in northwestern Michigan (Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska). Currently Bigs serves over 300 children per year, changing outcomes and reversing the downward spiral brought on by poverty and the absence of consistent adult guidance.
Vision: All youth achieve their full potential.
Mission: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Mentoring is Fun. And most anyone can be a mentor and change a life. By participating in fun activities together and forming a trusting bond with a child, it can potentially rewrite a child’s future. AND change your life.
Video Media
Highlights
- Special is Overrated: Big Sister Becky and Little Sister Rylee
- Every single day caring adult mentors just like you are igniting the potential like never before!
- If you know a child who could benefit from the support of a mentor, please reach out to us.
- Partner with Us: Rewarding opportunities for employers & employees
- Upcoming Bigs Events
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Rep/Contact Info
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Cecilia Chesney
CEO
- Phone: (231) 392-6497
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Krista Goldman
Director of Mentoring
- Phone: (231) 642-9123
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Christie Ward-Strahan
Senior Mentoring Specialist
- Phone: (231) 313-7323