While our logo has changed, our mission remains the same ​and the need for mentoring is more urgent than ever.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 GRADUATING LITTLES!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is pleased to announce a significant step forward in the agency’s work with trauma informed care to support Little Brothers and Little Sisters through a $40,000 Impact Grant from the E. Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundation.  The Hatton Foundation has been a longtime supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters and wanted to be a significant funder in underwriting the work in helping children overcome and heal from toxic stress due to adverse childhood experiences.  Kathy List, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, says, “The support from the Hatton Foundation will allow us to educate and coach our professional staff and volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters in delivering trauma informed care best practices as we make this a focal point for all of our match support.”
What could make this news even better?  Longtime supporter the Total Quality Logistics Foundation provided the agency with a challenge grant to match all new funds up to $50,000 annually for three years.  The TQL Foundation matched the Hatton Foundation grant dollar for dollar, thus doubling the support and impact for 2019!

Meet Big Sister Rosie Ecker and Little Sister Harlem

For the August Match of the Month, meet Big Sister Rosie Ecker, who works at UC Health and lives in Hyde Park, and her Little Sister Harlem.  Rosie tells us: “I would say the best part about my friendship with Harlem is what we learn from each other. She teaches me the weight of different problems and I teach her what the world can offer.  Together, we like to go out to dinner, see movies, go to the Cincinnati Zoo, go thrift shopping and walk around in parks. Since we were matched in November, I’ve seen Harlem grow with her patience and her confidence within herself. I’m so grateful I became a Big Sister but even more grateful I was matched with Harlem. She has changed my world for the better.” 

There are hundreds of kids like Harlem on our waiting list. 
For more information about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, check out our Volunteer page or call 513-421-4120.

BIG NEWS!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati receives $25,000 through MENTOS partnership
​Mentos stands for fresh connections – always has. And, this year, Mentos is taking that commitment to fresh connections even further, partnering with Big Brothers ​Big Sisters.  Read more >>