Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County

04/02/2026

The BBBS office will be closed tomorrow for Easter weekend. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you on Monday! 🐣🐰

04/01/2026

It may be April Fools’ Day, but these friendships are no joke! Congratulations to these Bigs and Littles on being matched for 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 9 years. 💚

03/25/2026

Shoutout to our top Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraisers! Thank you for going above and beyond to support BBBS.

🥇 Amy Jessen, Michels Corporation, $11,100.00
🥈 Chase Casey, Michels Corporation, $5,721.70
🥉 Jared Wallendal, Grande Cheese Company, $4,884.95

03/24/2026

Wisconsin is supporting violence prevention efforts across the state—including BBBS! We’re honored to receive $70,752 to support our school-based mentoring program.

Our school-based mentoring program currently serves youth in Campbellsport, Fond du Lac, Lomira, and Ripon. Working with BBBS staff and school counselors, we strategically make one-to-one matches between volunteer mentors and children based on shared interests, backgrounds, goals, and other preferences. Matches meet once a week at the child’s elementary school to talk, play games, and build a friendship. These consistent, positive mentoring relationships promote safer school environments, improved student engagement, and positive developmental outcomes that extend beyond the classroom.

We’re excited to expand this program and serve even more youth in the Fond du Lac County area during the 2026-27 academic year. Thank you for supporting BBBS and our Littles! 🎉

03/23/2026

BBBS welcomed spring with a visit from the Easter Bunny over the weekend! 💐🐰

Children and families stopped by our office for cookies, coloring, and of course photos with the Easter Bunny. Thank you Vossekuil Real Estate for putting together this wonderful community event once again. 🩷

03/19/2026

An inspiring human, leader, and Big in our program! Congratulations, Kelly. 🎉💚

🌟 Meet Our 2026 Woman of Achievement: Kelly Norton! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Norton has been named the 2026 Woman of Achievement—an honor recognizing exceptional women who have made significant contributions to our community.

For 11 years, Kelly has been instrumental in building community initiatives that uplift women and girls. Her leadership spans multiple organizations, from the MPTC Foundation to Saint Mary Springs Association, and currently at Grande Cheese Company as Enterprise Brand Senior Director. But what truly sets Kelly apart is her unwavering commitment to servant leadership—leading through love and empowering others to shine.

Kelly's passion for women's empowerment is evident in her work launching FDL Says No More, a community awareness campaign addressing domestic violence, and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of leaders.

"Leadership isn't about making decisions alone. It's about establishing the vision, supporting the team, and empowering them to execute in a way that feels authentic to them." – Kelly Norton

Join us in celebrating Kelly and all the incredible women in our community at the 22nd Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. This year's theme is "Your Power Within"—a reminder that every woman has the strength and potential to create bold change.

🎟️ Tickets are now available! Learn more and register: https://app.galabid.com/pop2026/items

All proceeds support our mission to empower women and girls through grants and programming.

03/18/2026

Meet Jared Tigert! He's the Store Director at Festival Foods and joined the BBBS board in October.

Not only did Jared recently join the board, but he also enrolled as a Big Brother in our school-based mentoring program. For the last few months, he’s visited Little Brother Coda at his elementary school over lunch to chat, play games, and build a friendship.

"Giving back to the community is one of our core values at Festival Foods and helping give back to the future of who will help build community in Fond du Lac is important to me."

Welcome to the team, Jared!

Read more: https://www.bbbsfdl.org/welcome-to-the-board-jared-tigert/

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from BBBS! 🍀💚 Our office is open, our parking lot is plowed, and our team is here to help with all your mentoring needs. Please travel safely if you’re out and about today.

03/16/2026

The BBBS office will be closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe, everyone! ❄️