Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio

06/10/2026

Incoming! Allen County Golf for Kids' Sake photo dump 3 of 3!
Replay the day and enjoy some candid shots of our teams, players, and helpers.

06/10/2026

Incoming! Allen County Golf for Kids' Sake photo dump 2 of 3!
Replay the day and enjoy some candid shots of our teams, players, and helpers.

06/10/2026

Incoming! Allen County Golf for Kids' Sake photo dump 1 of 3!
Replay the day and enjoy some candid shots of our teams, players, and helpers.

06/10/2026

Last Saturday's golf outing was like having two days in one - soaking wet from rain and then beautiful blue skies with hot sun. Sure makes the day interesting! We appreciate everyone who helped prepare for it and for all the flexibility during the day. Follow our page for the massive photo dump coming soon! You might see some familiar faces!

Special shout out to our Allen County Golf Committee for getting everything lined up:
Curtis Butler (Committee Chair)
Dave Farley
Bob & Judy Rodi
Brent Rees
Doug Collins
Clyde Wyse
Dr. Portia Smith (Executive Director)
LeAnn Pryor (Program Director)
Errin Boyer (Development Director)

06/09/2026

These are so cuteeee!! Reach out to Raina’s Custom Press-On Nails for your custom Big Brothers Big Sisters nails!

Thank you Dr. Portia Smith- Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio for your order.

Love supporting any and all local organizations and businesses big or small! Hope you enjoy your nails!💚

06/06/2026

I know it may look daunting, but we are going to play!

If anything changes, we will keep you posted 😊

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the big day for our Allen County Golf for Kids' Sake ⛳🏌️‍♂️. To say we are blown away by our supporters, is truly an UNDERSTATEMENT! 💕🥳 Looking forward to being out at Hidden Creek Golf Club tomorrow for our 9am shotgun start! Shout out to Arby's for providing everyone lunch. Wrapping up the day for dinner, door prizes, awards, and a huge silent auction at Buffalo Wild Wings!
Please give these businesses and individuals a round of applause, a like, a share, a shout out, a follow, and visit. 100% of this event's proceeds will stay in Allen County and be used to provide program supplies for our 10 Allen County schools and our growing list of Active Matches ❤️‍🔥 and Waiting Enrollments 💫. Additionally, this support helps us complete the necessary background checks on incoming mentors, program administrative costs (aka hours of computer inputs!), and staff trainings.

Our mission continues because of 💥YOUR💥 support. Thank you for joining us!
To find out more about this outing and our services, go to www.bbbswco.org

06/04/2026

Building Resiliency with Youth: A How-To Guide for Safe Adults is a free community education session designed to help parents, grandparents, mentors, volunteers, and other caring adults better understand the challenges young people face and how to respond in ways that promote resilience and healthy development. Participants will learn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can impact youth behavior, emotional well-being, and decision-making, while gaining practical tools to strengthen communication, build trust, and support young people through adversity.

For families involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc., this training provides valuable insight into the experiences many youth encounter and equips adults with strategies to create supportive, nurturing relationships. By helping caregivers and mentors better understand trauma, stress, and resilience, the session strengthens the support network surrounding our Littles, fostering improved emotional well-being, stronger family connections, and greater opportunities for youth to thrive both at home and in the community. Through education and awareness, we can work together to ensure every young person has the caring adults they need to reach their full potential.

In Putnam County, 1 out of every 5 students surveyed in 2025-2026 PRIDE survey said that during their life, they felt like they were never or rarely able to talk to an adult in their family or another caring adult about their feelings. Only 35% of surveyed students felt like they could always talk about their feelings.

Want to learn how to improve your communication with teens or young adults in your life? This FREE 1 hour education session “Building Resiliency with Youth: A How To Guide for Safe Adults” is an opportunity to learn practical skills to help foster connection with the young person in your life. The event will be on June 24th at the Leipsic Community Center following the Community Meal.

Register for this event using the link below👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BuildingResiliencywithYouthSessionJune2026

06/03/2026

💚 Thank You, Lima Moose Lodge 199! 💚

Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the members and leadership of the Lima Moose Lodge 199 for their generous donation in support of youth mentoring in Allen County.

Support from community partners like Lima Moose Lodge 199 is essential to continuing our mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of young people. These funds help ensure that we can sustain and grow our school-based and community-based mentoring programs, serving youth throughout Allen County with positive role models, meaningful opportunities, and life-changing support.

As funding challenges continue to impact nonprofits across the country, local partnerships become even more important. We are incredibly grateful for Lima Moose Lodge 199's ongoing commitment to investing in the future of our youth and strengthening our community.

Thank you, Lima Moose Lodge 199, for believing in the power of mentorship and for continuing to stand beside Big Brothers Big Sisters. Together, we are helping young people achieve their full potential. 💚✨



*Pictured from left to right: Dr. Portia Smith (Executive Director), Ms. Tricia Williamson (Lima Moose Lodge 199 Administrator), and Mr. Curtis Butler (Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. Board Member)*

05/28/2026

Kenton area & Hardin County - See our friends at Hardin County FCFC to make sure you're riding safe this summer!

THIS SATURDAY, May 30th from 10am - 12p 🚲 Get ready for Bike Safety Day!

We are rolling out the fun and the chance to win some incredible prizes including helmets, bikes, and safety equipment! Bring the family and join us for a day of safety, smiles, and good times! 🪖

Thank you to our current sponsors!!
GPI
Health Partners of Western Ohio
Robinson Fin
Lima Memorial Health System (Trauma Team)
Hardin County Council on Aging
River Radio
Beatitudes Ada
Kinetico Water Systems (Peacock Water)
Hempy Water
HSLC - Banking & Financial Services
Tranquility Hospice
PPI
Hensel Ready Mix
No Limits Hair and Tannery
Herzog car wash
Touch of Class by Teresa
ViaQuest, Inc.

If you would like to become a sponsor or donate items please contact Austin at (419) 701-1214.