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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands

We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As a donor and volunteer-supported organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 7 through 21, throughout the Omaha/Council Bluffs and L

incoln metro areas. We develop positive friendships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
- Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
- Avoidance of risky behaviors
- Educational success

MISSION
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Become a mentor and spend time with a youth in your community doing activities you both enjoy through our Community-based program, or work with high school students in our MentorU program. We have dozens of kids on our waitlist right now--support a youth in need by becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple today! To get started today, apply online at bbbsmidlands.org!

To get started today, apply online at https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/!

AWARDS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Awards:
Impact Award – 2025
Platinum Award – 2024
National Mid-Large Agency of the Year – 2024, 2019, 2017, 2007
Board of the Year – 2023, 2021, 2018, 2016
Quality Award – 2023, 2021, 2019, 2014
Pinnacle Award – 2018 -2016
Gold Standard - 2014-2016
Community Service Award - 2010
Best All-Around Performer of the Year - 2006

Greater Omaha Chamber Awards:
Business Excellence Award in Culture - 2025
Business Excellence Award in Innovation - 2023, 2021

The NonProfit Times Awards:
Best NonProfit to Work For - 2024 – 2020, 2017, 2015
Best Small Nonprofit to Work For - 2024, 2023, 2017 (Was #1 on List), 2016
Top 50 Nonprofits to Work For - 2012-2022 ( #1 in 2017)

06/12/2026

💚 Need a reason to smile today? We got one!

Today, we wanted to share a feel-good story about a former match, Big Nate and Little Jacob. Their match officially closed last year when Jacob graduated high school and joined the Navy, but the bond they built through mentoring has continued. Recently, they reunited for lunch and enjoyed catching up.

Jacob is currently participating in a seven-year Navy program, where he’s earning his degree while serving. He is currently stationed in Florida and previously spent time stationed in Japan. Next, he’ll have the opportunity to travel to Spain and Italy. He is enjoying the experience, meeting new people, and building his skills working on aircraft electrical systems.

Stories like Nate and Jacob's remind us that mentorship doesn't end when a match closes. The connection, encouragement, and support built through mentoring can last a lifetime.

Become a Big or Big Couple today: https://bbbsmidlands.org/be-a-mentor/overview.html

06/11/2026

Please help us welcome Melanie Thornton from Children's Nebraska to the BBBSM Board of Directors!

A former Big and longtime champion of our mission, Melanie has supported BBBSM in many ways over the years. She previously served on our Service League and currently shares her expertise as a member of our Engagement + Impact Committee. 💚

06/10/2026

🎉 TWO WEEKS TO GO! 🎉 Have you grabbed your spot for the BIG Summer Social?

We're talking:
🌮 Taco bar
🍹 Drink tickets
🎯 Friendly competition and games
🎁 Prizes
😎 Great people and good vibes

Whether you're a current mentor, a Match Maker, or simply curious about BBBS, we'd love to have you join us!

✨ Free to attend
✨ Bring a friend
✨ Limited spots available

Don't miss out—register today: https://bigsummer2026.eventbrite.com

06/07/2026

💚 What a day! 💚 We laughed, we cried, we cheered, and most importantly, we CELEBRATED.

Thank you to all of the matches, families, board members, staff, supporters, and community partners who joined us for our 13th Annual Match Appreciation Brunch.

Together, we celebrated graduating seniors, Big Futures Scholarship recipients, match milestones, and the mentors, mentees, and families who continue to inspire us every day.

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:
MentorU Student of the Year — Dominic
MentorU Mentor of the Year — Erica Narducci
Parent/Guardian of the Year — Brianna White
Mentors of the Year — Kathy Ward & Sam Camero
Mentees of the Year — Britton & Elaina
Alumni Advocate Award — Kyle Cartwright

We are grateful to the Omaha Kroc Center for being such a wonderful host, and to current Little Briel (DJ Breezy Bri) for bringing the beats!

📸 Papesh Creative: https://bigbrothersbigsistersofthemidlands.pixieset.com/mab26/

06/06/2026

2026 Match Appreciation Brunch

06/04/2026

🌮 Free taco bar?
🍹 Drink tickets?
💚 A chance to hang with the BBBS community?

Now we’re talking. 😎

Join us for the BIG Summer Social presented by Cox — a fun, casual night to connect with current mentors, Match Makers, and people interested in learning more about getting involved with BBBS!

✨ Free to attend
✨ Limited spots available!

RSVP now: https://bigsummer2026.eventbrite.com

06/03/2026

💚🐾Thank you for having us for a match activity, Town and Country Animal Rescue!

Our Bigs and Littles had such a great time decorating rocks for their rainbow bridge area, spending time with the animals, and making some pretty adorable furry friends along the way. 🐈

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Members to BBBS! 💚 We’re excited to have their leadership, expertise, and passion helping guide and strengthen our mission!

✨ Welcome:
Ryan Dethlefs - Big Brother & Financial Advisor at Renaissance Financial
Anjanette (Angie) Forman - SVP Transaction Analytics at Tenaska Marketing Ventures

06/01/2026

🌈Celebrating Pride Month!

To us, BIG Pride means helping young people feel seen, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves, because every youth deserves to feel celebrated for exactly who they are.

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Address

1416 Harney Street
Omaha, NE
68102

Telephone

(402) 330-2449

Website

https://bbbsmidlands.org/

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