Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern MI

  • What if every child finished high school, went to college or university, got a job and gave back to our community? Wouldn't that be something?

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

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Bigs Golf Event: RSVP VIP Reception & Dinner
Bigs Golf Event: RSVP VIP Reception & Dinner
RSVP
JOIN BIGS FOR COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES & SPIRITS AND DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN DEFEND THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN IN CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUN...
$0 raised
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Bigs Social: The Future of Potential
Bigs Social: The Future of Potential
RSVP
JOIN BIGS FOR COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES & SPIRITS AND DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN DEFEND THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN IN CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUN...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW MIAvatar Robert MittelstaedtAvatar Emily BoehmAvatar
$0 raised
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Bowl for Kids' Sake 2019 HS
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2019 HS
Team Campaign
Become a Defender of Potential!We're not just looking for bowlers this year - we're looking for Defenders of Potential! Join us and defen...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW MIAvatar JaneAvatar
$8,081 raised (80%)
2
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2019 TC
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2019 TC
Team Campaign
Become a Defender of Potential!We're not just looking for bowlers this year - we're looking for Defenders of Potential! Join us and defen...
Junior GuillenAvatar Jen Wallace-MillerAvatar AdamAvatar David HricikAvatar David HricikAvatar Tyler LalleyAvatar Brian GallagherAvatar Travis SizelandAvatar Cathy MarrowAvatar Mike KentAvatar Teresa WinshipAvatar Jeremy J WoodAvatar Patty LutherAvatar Robert MittelstaedtAvatar Michelle AntcliffAvatar Lennie O'BrienAvatar
$91,510 raised (91%)
291
Bigs Year End Campaign
Bigs Year End Campaign
Campaign
One Donation = One Child's Potential.Thank you for considering standing with us to defend the potential of Little's in our community thro...
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Campaign
One Donation = One Child's Potential.Thank you for considering standing with us to defend the potential of Little's in our community thro...
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2018
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2018
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero? Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor...
Dave GerathyAvatar Cynthia LambersonAvatar Frank BabrickAvatar Nancy CampbellAvatar SashaAvatar Bret KeefeAvatar Christie Ward -StrahanAvatar Amanda BomersAvatar Mckenzie CarrollAvatar Amy HoganAvatar Lindsay EadeAvatar Dean GrillAvatar Susannah PfeiferAvatar Hilary HarringtonAvatar McKenzie CarrollAvatar Lindsay EadeAvatar
$10,509 raised (70%)
22
Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2018
Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2018
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero? Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor...
David HricikAvatar Kennard WeaverAvatar Lisa Drake GroleauAvatar Christa HoytAvatar Mike KentAvatar Ruby IadelucaAvatar Noah JurikAvatar Kellie SergentAvatar Teresa WinshipAvatar Marrisa BennettAvatar Lana PayneAvatar Laurie JohnstonAvatar Holly HackAvatar Rick OhleAvatar Dee-Dee BurchAvatar Ted SchweitzerAvatar
$72,202 raised (72%)
280
Kones for Kids 2018
Kones for Kids 2018
Campaign
Kones for Kids. Ice Cream with a Purpose. Kones for Kids was created by Ron Smith, an amazing Big Brother and the HR Director at Bill Mar...
Max AndersonAvatar Cecilia ChesneyAvatar Betsy ReesAvatar Dennis ProutAvatar Eric NittoloAvatar mark steinerAvatar Lindsey PetersenAvatar Denise PriceAvatar Jeanne AsherAvatar Emily TorrenceAvatar Wendy IrvinAvatar Diann WestAvatar Robert ManvilleAvatar Barbara JohnsonAvatar Krista MacArthurAvatar Steven & Linda WadeAvatar
$7,612 raised (63%)
41
National 24-Hour Challenge
National 24-Hour Challenge
Campaign
On June 17th & 18th, Rich Budek will be biking with a purpose as he conquers the National 24-Hour Challenge which is a personal best,...
$0 raised (0%)
0
Team 5/3 for Mud, Sweat and Beers
Team 5/3 for Mud, Sweat and Beers
Campaign
On May 6th, Team 5/3 will be biking with a purpose as they conquer the annual Mud, Sweat and Beers Mountain Bike Race.Team 5/3's goal is ...
David ShooltzAvatar Peggy BisherAvatar Ryan and Steph RockafellowAvatar Amanda Davenport Avatar Karen O'ConnorAvatar Michael Robinson Avatar Stephen RobinsonAvatar Beth DangelAvatar Patricia RobinsonAvatar Stephanie PowersAvatar Jesse ObertAvatar Megan LoveAvatar Allison LimbertAvatar David PayneAvatar Stephen RobinsonAvatar Michael O'ConnorAvatar
$577 raised (48%)
16
Traverse City Office's May "Casual for a Cause"
Traverse City Office's May "Casual for a Cause"
Campaign
Thank you for supporting May's "Casual for a Cause" campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters!Your gift WILL make a real difference in t...
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2017
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2017
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero?Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor a her...
ChrissieAvatar Sharon MyersAvatar JosieAvatar Kayla MageeAvatar Corbin DonaldsonAvatar Kathryn ErberAvatar Cynthia LambersonAvatar Stephen RobinsonAvatar Nancy CampbellAvatar Dylan SwanAvatar Joe VanKalkerAvatar Cynthia LambersonAvatar Susannah PfeiferAvatar Christie Ward -StrahanAvatar Gary SwaneyAvatar Frank BabrickAvatar
$10,664 raised (71%)
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Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2017
Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2017
Team Campaign
Who was your childhood hero? Was it your mom, your dad, your favorite teacher or a coach?Bowl for Kids' Sake is your chance to honor...
Michael RodesAvatar Ben WilliamsAvatar Debby WerthmannAvatar Sheri TheobaldAvatar Mike KentAvatar Stephanie Gilbert LordAvatar Erick TengelitschAvatar Bradly VanceAvatar Maureen HartyAvatar Ruby IadelucaAvatar Tina DrakeAvatar Kellie SergentAvatar Teresa WinshipAvatar Ted SchweitzerAvatar Gary SwaneyAvatar Meghan HawleyAvatar
$94,758 raised (94%)
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The Big Little Hero Race
The Big Little Hero Race
Campaign
Northwestern Michigan College business students are teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan to give you an oppo...
Kones for Kids
Kones for Kids
Campaign
Kones for Kids. Ice Cream with a Purpose. Kones for Kids was created by Ron Smith, an amazing Big Brother and the HR Director at Bill Mar...
Ruby IadelucaAvatar Tonya JacobsAvatar Jennifer SemanAvatar Melanie BerdenAvatar Dennis ProutAvatar Theresa DammanAvatar Darryl LesoskiAvatar Alise RoggenbeckAvatar Alison LibbettAvatar Dan ReedAvatar Ashley FortunaAvatar Spencer SchmerheimAvatar Collin ReeceAvatar Emily SullivanAvatar Jeanne AsherAvatar Greg MatyasAvatar
$4,665 raised (46%)
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Safety Net's "Casual for a Cause"
Safety Net's "Casual for a Cause"
Campaign
Thank you for supporting Safety Net's 2017 "Casual for a Cause" campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters!Your gift WILL make a real differen...
Marathon4Kids
Marathon4Kids
Campaign
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria RobinsonThis mantra is the core...
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016 Back to the 80's
Harbor Springs Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016 Back to the 80's
Team Campaign
Bowl for Kids' Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in the lives of local kids. As our signature fundraiser, Bowl for Kids' e...
Tom BurleyAvatar Rhonda SkippergoshAvatar Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW MIAvatar Katie SmithAvatar vicki hobeyAvatar Denise EvansAvatar Courtney DoernenburgAvatar Julie SydowAvatar Ashlee HerringtonAvatar Rhonda SkippergoshAvatar Morgan GlaserAvatar Chris SchlappiAvatar Caitlyn BirchAvatar Kayla BrownAvatar Alisha BottAvatar JasonAvatar
$9,775 raised (65%)
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Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016 Back to the 80's
Traverse City Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016 Back to the 80's
Team Campaign
Bowl for Kids' Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in the lives of local kids. As our signature fundraiser, Bowl for Kids' e...
Suzi BrzezinskiAvatar Dana PrattAvatar Andre BushellAvatar Tina WillinghamAvatar David BleichAvatar Sheri TheobaldAvatar The Center for Plastic Surgery of Northern MichiganAvatar Victoria MagnanAvatar Jennifer Guttmann HolikAvatar Lorri Philo SchneiderAvatar Mike KentAvatar Toni SoberAvatar Kirk BergsmaAvatar Suki JacobsAvatar Denise Kay Zeigler RusinowskiAvatar Ted SchweitzerAvatar
$82,172 raised (82%)
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  4. Autumn Soltysiak
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  7. Mark Wilson
    Mark Wilson gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Congratulations Tony! Five to go! Mark & Laurie Wilson
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  9. Terri Umlor
    Terri Umlor gave a $105.79 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Dedication In Honor of: Tony Anderson
    Congratulations Tony!
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    Frank Boone Butz gave a $27.94 donation to Marathon4Kids
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    Mitchell Blue gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
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  17. Alfred Bonney
    Alfred Bonney gave a $27.94 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Great Job, Tony!
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    Mack Beers gave a $27.94 donation to Marathon4Kids
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  19. Anthony Palumbo
    Anthony Palumbo gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
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  20. Events North
    Events North gave a $260 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Woo hoo Tony!!!
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  22. Paul Heidbreder
    Paul Heidbreder gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Rolling!
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  23. Carol Vernam
    Carol Vernam gave a $27.94 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Way to support the youth!!! Thank you for all you do!
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  24. Douglas Luciani
    Douglas Luciani gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Congratulations, Tony, and thank you for the 46th time for the amazing personal commitment you have made to children that need strong mentors and friends in their lives. You continue to inspire all of us that know you.
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  25. Deb Kresnak
    Deb Kresnak gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
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  26. Risky Business (Bankers)
    Risky Business (Bankers) gave a $46 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Congrats Tony!!
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  27. Mark Brown
    Mark Brown gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
    Congrats, Tony! Proud of your personal accomplishment as well as what you've done for the kids! - Mark
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    Dale GErard gave a $26.20 donation to Marathon4Kids
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    Kennard Weaver gave a $28.55 donation to Marathon4Kids
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  30. An anonymous donation of $200 has been made
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