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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CENTRAL UPPER PENINSULA
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    • 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
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    • FAQs
  • Enroll a Child
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OUR VALUES

We believe when every young person has access to a positive mentor, it transforms their lives for the better - empowering them with a stronger sense of belonging and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
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ACCESS

Provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us.
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BELONGING

Create a community that fosters connection.
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OPPORTUNITY

Empower young people to learn, lead, and grow. ​​

ACCESS

We provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us.
No matter their background, experiences, circumstances, or needs, we are committed to ensuring​ every young person has a positive mentor.​
We meet young people where they are.
Recognizing and valuing who they are, where they live and how they connect, we create access to resources, people, and opportunities that meet young people where they are.​​
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82% OF
​ALUMNI LITTLES

say being matched with their Big changed their perspective on what they thought was possible in life

73% OF 
​ALUMNI LITTLES

say being matched with their Big introduced them to an interesting career

83% OF 
​ALUMNI BIGS

say being matched with their Little helped them learn and appreciate things about those with different cultural backgrounds

BELONGING

We create a community that fosters connection
When young people are a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, they gain a supportive village and meaningful connections empowering them to reach their full potential.
We safeguard youth and cultivate the trust.
With the support of a caring mentor, youth feel a sense of belonging - connected to who they are, to what community represents, and to where they can go.​​
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We consider safety and well-being to be holistic, including emotional and physical safety, risk reduction, and safe relationships and environments—all core components of youth well-being.​​
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86% OF
​ALUMNI LITTLES

say being matched with their Big improved their self-confidence and sense of purpose

90% OF 
​ALUMNI BIGS

say their Little made more of impact on their life than they did on their Littles' lives

83% OF 
​ALUMNI LITTLES

say being matched with their Big felt just like family to them

OPPORTUNITY

We empower young people to learn, lead, and grow
Whether in a workplace, a school, or in the community, we empower young people through relationships that give them the confidence and skills to navigate life and thrive.
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86% OF
​ALUMNI LITTLES

say being matched with their Big provided them with opportunities and new experiences

76% OF 
​ALUMNI BIGS

say being matched with their Little improved their self-esteem and sense of purpose

86% OF 
​ALUMNI LITTLES

say being matched with their Big allowed them to apply experiences and skills they learned as a Little to their lives today

READY TO JOIN US?

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BE A BIG

Mentorship reshapes futures, strengthens communities, and drives economic progress. Together, we can change the odds and build a better tomorrow.
ENROLL NOW
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ENROLL A CHILD

By giving a child the opportunity to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’re starting on a path to a BIG future.
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ENROLL NOW
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BECOME A PARTNER

Investing in mentorship changes lives and fuels economic growth. Help us change the odds and create lasting impact for generations to come.
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  • Home
  • 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