We are standing up to keep kids connected and supported during this time of school distancing, social distancing and stress related to the coronavirus. Plus, we continue to fight against racism and injustice so all children can grow up and achieve their full potential. Stand with us today!
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Join us as we celebrate NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH through our EMPOWER RESILIENCE THROUGH GIVING campaign.
Businesses all around Greater Cincinnati have donated gift cards that are available here on our campaign site. Donate today to join the fun! There are hundreds of gift cards for you to choose from thanks to the generosity of our partners. |
January is National Mentoring Month so every day we will share a story from a local Big or Little, or parent or guardian, about the impact Big Brothers Big Sisters has had in their lives.
For today’s Match of the Day, we introduce you to Big Sister Ashten Lorton and Little Sister Kaylie. They have been matched since 2018 and are part of our Indiana High School Bigs Program. Ashten attends Lawrenceburg High School and—before the pandemic—met with Kaylie during the school day at Greendale Middle School. They loved to do crafts and play games when they were meeting in person. Now that they are meeting virtually, they make the most of it! They have always loved to talk and catch up with each other and are getting creative with their virtual meetings. Kaylie has been able to show Ashten her animals and absolutely loves her bunnies. Some of the activities they have done virtually include a gratitude activity with the 5 senses: Pictionary, Show and Tell, Scavenger Hunts, Would You Rather, and answering ‘conversation starter’ questions. They are more connected now than when they first met and there is never any silence between the two of them. Ashten will be graduating in June from Lawrenceburg High School and hopefully, since we are doing virtual meetings, they will be able to continue their match. Our thanks to Ashten and Kaylie, and all of our Bigs and Littles, for finding ways to #KeepKidsConnected during this time!
Are YOU ready to be a Big? Apply today! –and get ready to help a child reach his or her full potential!
Are YOU ready to be a Big? Apply today! –and get ready to help a child reach his or her full potential!
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is to ignite, empower, and defend potential in our youth through powerful 1-to-1 relationships. We hurt when we see racism and injustice. Our Black staff, Bigs, Littles, families and supporters are among those hurting the most. When we see these community members unjustly suffering as the victims of inequality and violence, we suffer with them.
Defending potential means that we will stand up for what is right and use our voices and action to help our kids when they need us the most. Unacceptable acts of violence, like we witnessed with George Floyd and countless others, make our mission even more critical. By connecting Bigs and Littles, bridging gaps between races and cultures, creating life-changing friendships, and empowering voices to speak out against injustice, we can help be part of the change.
We are against violence, racism, injustice, and inequality. We stand for connection, inclusion, positivity, and empowerment.
Defending potential means that we will stand up for what is right and use our voices and action to help our kids when they need us the most. Unacceptable acts of violence, like we witnessed with George Floyd and countless others, make our mission even more critical. By connecting Bigs and Littles, bridging gaps between races and cultures, creating life-changing friendships, and empowering voices to speak out against injustice, we can help be part of the change.
We are against violence, racism, injustice, and inequality. We stand for connection, inclusion, positivity, and empowerment.
While our offices are closed we are still making new matches and supporting existing ones as the communities we serve deal with the Coronavirus. Now more than ever, the children in our community need positive adult role models to defend their potential during these difficult times.