September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month, and what better way to celebrate than with ice cream? Join us at Malley’s Chocolates in Lakewood Ohio for a free scoop, and hang with the BBBS crew.
Littles enrolled in our program awaiting their match and Bigs for the Day will play different kinds of fun board games or read or check out a book or another resource the library has available!
Bigs for the Day will arrive at 10:30 AM for orientation
Click here to RSVP (Bigs for a Day only - 18 & over)
If you have any questions about being a Big for a Day contact Naomi Torres at 216.452.5213 (call/text) or email ntorres@bbbscle.org.
Littles by Invitation. If your child is enrolled in our program and has not been matched yet and you would like to attend, please contact Alyse Worthy at aworthy@bbbscle.org or 216.452.5222
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Our info sessions also double as an orientation. So, if you decide to fill out an application to become a Big, your orientation would be completed!
The login details will be sent the morning of the info session.
Join BBBS for our annual fundraising event at TopGolf! There's no pressure to have a good golf swing or score a lot of points. Reward yourself or your employees - it's all about having fun, supporting the community and raising funds for a great cause!
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Our info sessions also double as an orientation. So, if you decide to fill out an application to become a Big, your orientation would be completed!
The login details will be sent the morning of the info session.
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Our info sessions also double as an orientation. So, if you decide to fill out an application to become a Big, your orientation would be completed!
The login details will be sent the day of the info session.
Join BBBS for our second annual Back to School Bash! Celebrate the end of summer vacation at Lakewood Park, and load up on snacks and school supplies donated by our corporate partners.
RSVPs are closed, and our location has changed to the Lakewood Public Library. If you RSVP’d, please check your email for details.
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Our info sessions also double as an orientation. So, if you decide to fill out an application to become a Big, your orientation would be completed!
The login details will be sent the day of the info session.
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
The login details will be sent the day of the info session.
Join BBBS at 11 AM as we tour the Coast Guard base. We'll explore the boats, common watch center, how the communications works with the radio, and the equipment! We'll also go out on lake for a boat ride (unless it needs to go on a call).
When you arrive, let the call box know you are there for the tour with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland. And once through the gate, you'll be able to enter the parking lot.
RSVPs closed
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
The login details will be sent the day of the info session.
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
The login details will be sent the day of the info session.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
12 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Virtual
Join our virtual info session and discover how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is empowering the potential that lives within every child!
Did you know the time involved being a mentor is less than most expect? Volunteer a few hours each month or even for a day and get back so much more. Explore ways to get involved or support our mission, in a way that fits your life.
There’s no pressure, just the chance to learn how you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.
The login details will be sent the morning of the info session.
Join BBBS on Saturday, June 8th for our BIG Day of Play, our annual summer extravaganza!
This event is about having fun with the BBBS family, supporting our one-to-one mentoring mission, and celebrating our Littles!
You can participate in several ways:
Put together a fundraising page and share your link to help us meet our fundraising goal of $50,000 to support BBBS kids
Sign up as an attendee or event volunteer
Have a Little that wants to show their skills and talents during the Little Showcase? We're looking for singers, rappers, poets and artists! Sign up here and we'll send over details.
We will all gather together on June 8th from 11am-3pm, for an outdoor celebration, which will include games, food and fun! Register today!
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Cleveland and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter are thrilled to announce its partnership with The Fishing Foundation, and the Cleveland Metroparks Youth Outdoors to host a free Big for a Day fishing event for youngsters, ages 8-17. The event aims to connect “Littles” and “Bigs” already in enrolled in program and matched, “Littles” enrolled in the program and waiting for a mentor, and “Bigs for a Day”, giving them a chance to hang out together fostering mentorship while providing a unique opportunity to learn about the art of fishing and outdoor exploration.
This is our first Big for a Day event in 2024. There's no long-term commitment required. Just a few hours of your time to share smiles, build memories, and make a lasting impact. We would love to have you there! (Sign up instructions below)
The event will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Camp George Forbes, 25440 Harvard Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn basic fishing techniques, environmental conservation principles, and the importance of respecting aquatic habitats.
Sign up as:
Big for a Day
Youth Participant
Adult Participant
BBBS Match
Join BBBS as we explore the gallery at the Community Arts Center, which features colorful puppets, floats, and costumes from Parade the Circle, the museum’s annual celebration arts and community parade. Then unleash your inner artist with a trip to the art room! You'll get to pick an art activity below that'll spark your creativity:
Impressionism painting inspired by the upcoming Monet in Focus exhibit at CMA.
Cup constellation that'll connect to the eclipse event on April 8th.
Dioramas.
Pollinating bees to bring in the Spring season.
