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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CENTRAL UPPER PENINSULA
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Be Part of Something Big

IGNITING THE POWER & PROMISE OF YOUTH

Since 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula (BBBSCUP) has believed in the incredible potential that exists within every child. As part of the nation’s largest mentoring network, BBBSCUP creates meaningful matches between adult mentors (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”) through Community-Based and Site/School-Based Mentoring.
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Additionally, BBBSCUP’s School-Based program provides high school Bigs mentoring, while Big Futures supports high school students with post-secondary planning. Through these programs, BBBSCUP fosters positive relationships that create lasting impact and empower young people to achieve their full potential.
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BECOME A BIG

Apply to become a volunteer Big and mentor a waiting child in your local community. 
BE A BIG
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DONATE TO BBBS

Support mentoring financially and help place a mentor in the life of a child. 
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ENROLL A CHILD

Enroll your child to be matched with a caring adult mentor in your local community. 
ENROLL A CHILD

286 YOUTH SERVED IN 2024

With your support, we can help recognize the power and promise of Upper Peninsula youth

127 NEW MATCHES

Created in 2024

11,000 VOLUNTEER

Hours provided by BBBSCUP Mentors

99% OF LITTLES

Avoid risky behaviors

70% OF LITTLES

Report higher educational aspirations

POTENTIAL IS 

BIGGER IN THE
​CENTRAL UP

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula provides volunteer opportunities for youth mentoring in one of the largest combined need areas. Working together, we are lowering costs to serve more local children in each community. Changing the life of youth in Marquette, Alger, Delta, Dickinson, and Schoolcraft Counties is shockingly simple. Whether you choose to become a volunteer youth mentor for a local child or donate to support mentorship of local children, your contribution will change a life trajectory.
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YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE A
​DIFFERENCE

GIVE A LITTLE, CHANGE A LOT →
Real Stories. Real Impact

INSPIRING STORIES OF CHANGE AND GROWTH 

Contact Us

Feel free to give us a call during office hours, or send us a message using our contact form. We aim to respond to all queries from our site within 24 hours. ​

Address

97 S. Fourth Street
Suite D
​Ishpeming, MI 49849

​Phone

Office: (906) 475-7801

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Monday - Friday 
​8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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  • About Us
    • Our Impact
    • Our Values
    • Meet our Team
  • Programs
    • Community-Based Program
    • School-Based Program
    • Site-Based Program >
      • LGBTQ+ Youth Mentoring
    • Big Futures Program
    • Resources
  • Be Big Now
    • Volunteer Eligibility
    • FAQs
  • Enroll a Child
    • FAQs
  • Donate
  • Events
    • BFKS