Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan We are one of the 230+ affiliates around the country igniting the power and promise of youth.

Serving kids in Kalamazoo, Allegan, Calhoun, and Van Buren counties

Kennedy Brown joined the BBBS team as a Program Intern through The Kalamazoo Promise Higher Promise program! 💚A junior a...
05/22/2026

Kennedy Brown joined the BBBS team as a Program Intern through The Kalamazoo Promise Higher Promise program! 💚

A junior at Grand Valley State University, Kennedy is majoring in Social Work and Criminal Justice. She shares, "I look forward to being an intern because it is giving me wonderful opportunity to learn and see what it is like to be in the field that I want to be in."

Welcome, Kennedy! 🎉

This year’s Benefit Dinner silent auction will be open to the public and features two packages perfect for making memori...
05/22/2026

This year’s Benefit Dinner silent auction will be open to the public and features two packages perfect for making memories:

🍝 A full Italian feast for 10 at La Cantina complete with antipasto, pizza, cheesecake, and coffee
💦 A $150 Aqua-Tots Swim School Portage gift card plus fun swim accessories to help your little one build confidence in the water

Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or investing in an important life skill for your child, every bid helps support mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan 💚

The silent auction goes live in 4 days! Make sure you're following us so you don't miss it!

05/21/2026

We are internally (and honestly, externally) screaming over here about this!!! 😭🎸✨

It’s me, hi- I’m the problem, because I have not stopped talking about this.

Just the BBBS CEO casually unboxing a guitar signed by Taylor Swift that will be featured in our silent auction at Benefit Dinner… Taylor literally wrote, "I love you fearlessly." on it. Come on.

This one-of-a-kind piece will help support mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan 💚

Swifties… you’re going to want to keep an eye on this auction. 👀 The site goes live on the 26th!

05/20/2026

Nicole Godley, Associate Director of Administration, is celebrating 7 years with BBBSMI today! 🥳Happy work anniversary, Nicole! We appreciate everything you do!

Looking to sharpen your golf game? Enjoy three private lessons with Josh Burt at Golf Performance Academy, complete with...
05/20/2026

Looking to sharpen your golf game? Enjoy three private lessons with Josh Burt at Golf Performance Academy, complete with personalized instruction tailored to your goals.

More of a girls’ night out person? Gather up to 30 friends for a private after-hours shopping party at Lana's Boutique in Downtown Kalamazoo, featuring refreshments, discounts, and exclusive VIP treatment.

Every bid helps support life-changing mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan. 💚

The silent auction goes live on the 26th! 👀

Please join us in welcoming Shana Easter to the BBBS team as our new Customer Relations Specialist! 💚As the first point ...
05/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Shana Easter to the BBBS team as our new Customer Relations Specialist! 💚

As the first point of contact for many of our new matches, Shana will play an important role in helping Bigs, Littles, and families feel welcomed and supported from the very beginning of their journey with us.

Shana is a mother of three adult children, and her connection to the mission runs deep- her two oldest children were Littles in the program! She’s also celebrating a very exciting milestone: becoming a first-time grandmother in December 2026! 🎉

We’re so excited to have Shana on the team! 🎉💚

Four completely different adventures. One BIG cause. ✨🍷 Sip wine overlooking the vineyards at Brys Estate Vineyard & Win...
05/19/2026

Four completely different adventures. One BIG cause. ✨

🍷 Sip wine overlooking the vineyards at Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City
🎢 Climb, zip, and explore at Allegan Event
🧪 Get hands-on with interactive fun at Science Central in Fort Wayne
🏐 Cheer on the Grand Rapids Rise with five lower-level tickets

Whether your perfect day involves wine country, adrenaline, science, or sports, this year’s Benefit Dinner silent auction has something worth the road trip. 💚

The auction goes live to the public in ONE WEEK!

A huge congratulations to the very first group of matches to graduate from our Lunch with Littles program at Prairie Rid...
05/18/2026

A huge congratulations to the very first group of matches to graduate from our Lunch with Littles program at Prairie Ridge Elementary 💚🎉

What began as lunches together twice a month for 40 minutes grew into meaningful mentoring relationships built on trust, encouragement, laughter, and consistency. These matches made history as the first-ever graduating class of the program, and we couldn’t be more proud of the impact they’ve made on one another!

Thank you to the incredible Bigs, Littles, Prairie Ridge staff, and supporters who helped make this milestone possible. Here’s to the power of mentorship- and to many more graduating classes to come! 💚

Kalamazoo Public Schools

Music history, signed by The Boss himself. 🎸🔥This limited-edition collectible signed by Bruce Springsteen was created to...
05/18/2026

Music history, signed by The Boss himself. 🎸🔥

This limited-edition collectible signed by Bruce Springsteen was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Born to Run- and it’s an unbelievable addition to this year’s Benefit Dinner silent auction.

Only 50 exist worldwide, and this custom-framed display includes:
✨ A licensed miniature Fender Telecaster guitar
✨ An engraved nameplate
✨ A hand-drawn guitar sketch by Springsteen himself

Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a serious collector, or just somebody with a hungry heart… this is the kind of piece you don’t see every day.

The silent auction goes live on the 26th. 👀

Satisfy your KFC craving AND support Big Brothers Big Sisters thanks to our friends at KFC franchise KBP Brands. Starti...
05/17/2026

Satisfy your KFC craving AND support Big Brothers Big Sisters thanks to our friends at KFC franchise KBP Brands. Starting tomorrow, local KFC restaurants are selling Charity Coupon Books for $1 while supplies last or until July 19th- whichever comes first. Get yours today!

🍗 Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Mackenzie Flood joined the BBBS team as an Events Intern through the Broncos Lead internship program at Western Michigan...
05/15/2026

Mackenzie Flood joined the BBBS team as an Events Intern through the Broncos Lead internship program at Western Michigan University!

Majoring in both Public & Non-Profit Administration and Leadership & Business Strategy, Mackenzie is passionate about serving local youth. She shares, "I am thrilled that I am able to fulfill my passion at BBBS! Going forward, I would love to work in a leadership role at a nonprofit that helps children. A fun fact about me is that I am on track to complete a 3000 piece puzzle this summer."

Welcome, Mackenzie!

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3501 Covington Road
Kalamazoo, MI
49001

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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