About Big Brothers Big Sisters

What does Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Do?

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, it's no secret that our mentors make a BIG difference. We match children from the ages of 6-13 with kind, caring adults who serve as their Bigs, and most importantly, their friends! There are a TON of studies in existence that back up what we do, proving how mentorship can help a child achieve so many things in life - from better grades to higher self-esteem. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people to help them reach their true potential. Professionally trained Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members work with our partners in the education and juvenile justice communities to find children facing adversity and assess how our programs can have the greatest impact. Big Brothers Big Sisters targets the children who need us most, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. We serve around 500 children in Central Kentucky each year, with an additional 200+ on our waiting list. 

How does bowling help Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass?

When you participate in Bowl for Kids' Sake, you have the power to defend a child's potential. We depend on the money raised from Bowl for Kids' Sake to carry out the work of carefully matching children with caring adult mentors and providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor and child's family. Today you can REGISTER or DONATE to our efforts to change the life of a child forever!

How a Big becomes a Big—and a Little, a Little.

Before we make a match, we do our homework. After someone expresses an interest in becoming a Big, they go through a background check and careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities and preferences. And we provide full support from the start, so matches can grow into lasting, impactful friendships. The entire matching process is made possible through donations—we can't do what we do best without them!

What are a Big and Little to do?

Each match is unique. Getting together doesn't require a special occasion or expensive activity—just a few hours every month doing things the Little and Big already enjoy. Our matches do a little bit of everything, like playing catch, reading books, going to a museum, and hanging out and talking, just to name a few activities. Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends. Others get together with their Littles in the evenings. Each match develops a schedule that works for them. Sometimes the best place for enjoying activities together is at the child's school. And, the best part is, it can be a great learning experience, in or out of the classroom. Find out about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister by visiting our website at www.bbbs-bluegrass.org/bigs.