Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln

09/15/2026

📢 We want the message spread far and wide - Join Team Big!

Recently, one of our very talented Littles, Avery, stopped by our office with his Big, Brent, to spice up our window with some awesome art! 🎨 Using his skills, he created a display to shine light on our growing need for mentors. A BIG thank you to both Avery and Brent for stopping by. 🙂

Are you ready to make an impact? Being a Big is fun, and now's a great time to join! Learn more, and Join Team Big today! (https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/jointeambig.html)

09/14/2026

It’s New Match Monday! Today, we’re excited to introduce our newest match, Little Arya and Big Samantha! 🎉 These two joined BBBS after successfully participating in a site-based program together for the past two years. With a familiar friendship kicking things off, they are thrilled to take the next step in their journey and explore activities in our community as they continue to strengthen their relationship. 💚

Arya and Samantha look forward to joining other BBBS matches soon for an art activity at Urban Legends Art Studio! We are excited to welcome this wonderful duo to the BBBS community and look forward to watching their friendship continue to grow and thrive! 🙂

09/11/2026

A beautiful day at Sunken Gardens! 🌿💚 Our matches enjoyed a visit to the gardens and took a tour while learning more about the plants, flowers, and history of this special Lincoln spot.

A BIG thank you to Lincoln Parks & Recreation and their volunteers for giving our matches such a fun and memorable experience! We’re grateful for the opportunity to explore our community together. 🙂

09/09/2026

💚 You’re already a great team! Why not join ?

Become a Big Couple and make volunteering something you do together. The three of you can explore new places, grab a bite to eat, catch a game, or simply hang out. Plus, you have the flexibility to spend time with your Little together or individually.

Big Couples are matched with Little Brothers because boys make up the greatest need on our waitlist. Couples must be married or in a committed relationship for at least three years and live together.

Ready to do something BIG together?

👉 Join today: https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/jointeambig.html

09/04/2026

🏀🌽 You heard Coach—GO TEAM BIG & GO BIG RED!

A BIG thank you to Nebraska Men's Basketball coach Fred Hoiberg for helping us encourage our community to join Team Big!

Right now, 140+ young people across Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs are waiting for someone like YOU to step onto the court as a mentor. And here’s the best part: you don’t have to be extraordinary to join the team. You just need to show up, be yourself, and be there for a young person.

Are you in? 👉 Join today: https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/jointeambig.html

09/03/2026

ICYMI: We were thrilled to have Channel 8 News KLKN TV Lincoln join us at the office as we kicked off our Join Team Big campaign! Check it out! 🎉

We are doing more than ever to encourage folks to become a mentor and Join Team Big, but we need your help! There are many youth in Lincoln waiting for a trusting adult to spend time with, and you might know a good candidate. Think about it - who would that be? Maybe it's you? 🤔 Help us spread the word! 💚

Many thanks to Emma Norwood for reaching out and writing the story! 🙂

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According to the organization, there are more than 150 kids across the state without a mentor.

09/02/2026

Our waitlist is still growing. 💚

More young people in our community are waiting for a mentor, and we need more Bigs to help close the gap. Whether you’re ready to jump in now or just curious about mentoring, there’s a place for you on Team Big!

Join Team Big and help us create more positive experiences for Lincoln's young people: https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/jointeambig.html

09/01/2026

💚 Meet Mary — a current Big, BBBS Board Member, and proud member of !

When asked to describe the impact of BBBS in one word, Mary chose “transformative.”

Mary first saw that impact while working as a child welfare caseworker, where she connected the youth she worked with to BBBS.

“I thought about one of my kids who was on the waitlist and realized there was one way I could help. I signed up to be a Big — and I’ve been matched with my Little ever since.”

We’re almost one month into our campaign, and 140+ young people are still waiting for a caring adult . Sign up today! 👉 https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/jointeambig.html

08/31/2026

Happy New Match Monday! Little Diego and Big Logan were matched in early August and are excited to explore new activities together while also taking part in many of their shared interests, such as biking, sports, and creative activities. 🚴

Logan is also excited to help Diego with his goal of improving his reading skills. 📖 For their first activity, these two kicked a soccer ball around for a bit before grabbing some food together at Chipotle. Sounds like a fun first outing to us! 🙂

08/28/2026

Another year, another amazing luncheon! 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bigger Together Luncheon at Robber’s Cave. It was a special hour of community, connection, and celebrating the power of mentorship and the importance of supporting its impact.

A special thank you to Peter Ferguson BHS LLC, for being a fantastic MC, and a massive shoutout to Little Maliyah and her Big, Karen, for sharing their match journey with our attendees. Hearing their story was a wonderful reminder of why this work matters.

Because of all of you, our community is Bigger Together! 💚

Couldn’t make it to the luncheon? There’s always time to join and show your support by becoming a monthly Match Maker donor. Give $15 or more, or increase your current giving by $5, and we’ll send you an awesome tote bag as a thank you! 🎉

Learn more and become a Match Maker: https://bbbsmidlands.org/ways-to-give/match-makers.html