Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fulton County

03/24/2026

We’re excited to be participating in the CFCI Comment For A Cause Grant Challenge kicking off today! This is an easy way to help us continue creating life-changing mentoring relationships for local youth.

Here’s how you can help:
-Head to this original CFCI post
-Tag Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters in the comments
-Encourage your friends to do the same!

Every comment makes an impact, so let’s show up big for our Littles this week! 💚 Thank you in advance to all supporting BBBS!

Reminder: All tags must be on the original post to count!

03/16/2026

Match Monday ✨ Today we're featuring one of our matches from over in Fulton County!

Big Sister Kennedy and Little Sister Brooklynn have been matched for nearly three years. Kennedy joined the program because she wanted to be a positive role model for a child in need, while Brooklynn’s mom hoped the program would give her the opportunity to experience more of the community after recently moving to the area.

Over the years, these two have built a meaningful bond while making memories together. From browsing books at the library, to chatting over Starbucks, to showing up and enjoying local community events, their time together has been filled with moments that continue to strengthen their relationship.

Thank you, Kennedy, for showing up, staying consistent, and making a lasting difference. And Brooklynn, thank you for bringing so much joy to this match with your spunky personality! 💚

03/13/2026

Our Lunch Buddies program is back in Fulton County, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉

Welcome to our newest Site Based Matches:
Zeke & Luke and Samantha & Luna

Interested in meeting with a Little during the school day? Fill out an application here:
https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/5006655

03/11/2026

Curious about who makes up the Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters team? Here we are… a few years ago!

02/20/2026

Another great Fulton County match! 💚

Match Spotlight of the Week! 💚

Malaysia and Heidi have been matched in our Community-Based Program for almost three years! Malaysia joined BBBS because her mom hoped she’d benefit from a positive role model who could help get her out and about. Heidi was already volunteering with our Fulton County Satellite Resource Group and helping plan events, and decided to take that next step by becoming a Big so she could be there for a child who needed someone in her corner.

Since being matched, these two have made so many memories, from BBBS Holiday Parties and Bowl for Kids’ Sake to swimming, skating, grabbing food, and even visiting Giant Goose Ranch. Heidi loves Malaysia’s spunky personality, and Malaysia says Heidi is nice and a lot of fun!

We love watching this friendship grow 💫

02/06/2026

Game night for a great cause! 🏒

Join us for a fundraiser night with the Peoria Rivermen on Saturday, February 28 at 7:15 PM, and help support mentoring right here in our community!

Grab your tickets using the QR code on our flyer or by visiting: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Heartillinois2/offer

Here’s the best part: $5 from every ticket sold comes right back to Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters! Bring your friends, family, coworkers, Bigs, Littles, and anyone who loves hockey + giving back. Every ticket helps us reach more kids with life-changing mentorship. Let’s show up strong, Peoria! 💚

01/20/2026

💚 Another awesome Fulton County match 💚

Weekly Match Spotlight! 💚✨

Erin and Lillie have been matched for two and a half years in our Community-Based Program, and their bond continues to grow stronger. Lillie was enrolled in the program because her parents felt she could benefit from having an additional positive, active role model in her life. Erin chose to become a Big Sister because she enjoys helping kids and wanted to support a Little Sister in reaching her full potential.

From the very beginning, these two hit it off. They enjoy doing just about everything together, from baking and movie nights to roller skating and attending many Big Brothers Big Sisters events. Erin loves Lillie’s energy and excitement, sharing that they never struggle to find things to talk about. Lillie and her parents are grateful for Erin’s friendship and for the guidance, encouragement, and support she provides without judgment.

01/12/2026

Check out our first match of 2026! We are so excited to welcome Bobbie and Azriella to our program! 💚

01/08/2026

Bowl for Kids' Sake is just a few months away! All money raised at this annual fundraiser is used to help the children right here in Fulton County. More information about this event will be out soon, but for now please save the date. We hope you will join us!

01/02/2026

New year. New impact. ✨

January is National Mentoring Month! What better way to start 2026 than by making a real difference right here in your own community? Becoming a mentor isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about showing up, sharing your time, and changing a life (including your own). Consider committing your time this year and helping shape a brighter future.

Fill out our inquiry form here: https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/5007476 or visit our website at www.hoibbbs.org to learn more!

12/10/2025

🚨NEW MATCH ALERT‼️
We are so excited to watch Jessica's and Sophee's match grow!

Are you interested in hearing more about what it means to be a mentor with us? Click the link below and fill out an inquiry form:
https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/5007476

12/04/2025

Thank you to those you shopped, donated, and volunteered to support Canton Helping Hands Resale Shoppe and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fulton County!

In November we raised $14,442 for CrossWord Cafe, Small World Connections & these fantastic charities in Canton!

Pictured:

Cass Township Community Center, better known as The Red Brick School: Linda Ford
Fulton County HEA: Mary Lou Isbell
Cuba Food Pantry: Sharon Riley
Representing Helping Hands: Jan Purtle
Fulton-Mason Crisis Service: Karen Hahn, Phyllis Todd
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Cara Edwards

Thank you to everyone who helped make this a reality by shopping, donating & volunteering!