Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas is proud to announce the appointment of Kalishia Mitchell as our Vice President of
Advancement!

With more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Kalishia brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the organization.

As a seasoned fundraising and relationship-building professional, Kalishia has helped some of the most well-known organizations in the country, including The Make-A-Wish Foundation, The American Red Cross, and Girl Scouts, reach new heights. Her natural talent as an "authentic connector" has made her a leader in the field, as she has a unique ability to connect with people and create lasting relationships.

Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Kalishia is a proud graduate of The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. This education has given her a deep understanding of human behavior, which has proven invaluable in her work as a fundraiser.

"We are thrilled to welcome Kalishia to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas family," said CEO, Donna Dunlap, "Her expertise, drive, and contagious energy make her the perfect fit for our team, and we can't wait to see what she will accomplish as our new Vice President of Advancement."

With her proven track record of success and her inspiring personality, Kalishia is poised to make a major impact on the organization and lead the development team to new heights!

Welcome to the BBBS Family Kalishia! #biggertogether
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS OF THE 2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

BBBS would like to announce the newest additions to our 2022-2023 Board of Directors roster. We are so grateful for your willingness to serve our youth, and to help BBBS transform lives through mentorship!

  • Michelle Taylor
  • Mike Moore
  • Deneige Broom
  • Kyle Luebke
  • Brian Cescaļ»æ

Happy Spring Everyone! 

The warm and beautiful spring weather is here. All of the exciting adventures that spring brings to our matches makes it such an exciting time of the year. I hope that you will stop and take time from the hustle and bustle to enjoy lots of long walks, hikes and outdoor adventures.  

Spring is always a reminder for me to slow down and embrace the joy that comes from watching things blossom and grow all around me. Speaking of blossom, our Community Based and Site Based Programs are growing and experiencing the joy that comes from planning fun adventures full of learning and discovery.  

Our volunteer mentors have such a special role in helping the young people we serve to navigate through the difficult times in their lives by encouraging them to triumph through adversity and not give up. Just like the humble caterpillar who pushes through all of the stages to become a beautiful butterfly. 

Thank you so much for your service. Enjoy all of your spring time adventures! 
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Yours in Youth Service,

Donna Dunlap

MEET COOPER AND JAHEEM

What do you enjoy most about being a Big?
I've had such a great time with Jaheem! He has a funny and energetic personality, thatā€™s made it so fun to hang out with him. Heā€™s always so excited when we get to meet, and enthusiastic about whatever weā€™re doing. We met over the Summer at Freedom School. I was super lucky to get paired with him, and itā€™s been really fun to get to know him better!

What is your favorite activity to do with your Little (Jaheem)?
My favorite thing to do with Jaheem is definitely having dinosaur drawing competitions! This activity allows him to show off his artistic talent! Heā€™s also had a lot of fun learning how to play battleship (heā€™s still working on understanding the idea of coordinates), but weā€™ve had some great games regardless.

What does MENTORING mean to you?
I feel like Iā€™ve learned just as much from mentoring Jaheem, as he has from me, if not more. Iā€™ve learned a lot about working with kids, and have had a lot of fun in the process. BBBS has been a really fun break from the routine of the school week. I really just hope to be close friend to Jaheem, as well as a mentor, and hopefully teach him a few things along the way.
 
Thank you Cooper for being an awesome Big to your Little!
LET'S BUILD AND DESIGN TOGETHER!
We have a great opportunity for you and your Little to learn about careers in architecture and design! The American Institute of Architects, Charlotte will present a mini-course on careers in architecture. Matches will also get to design and build a ā€œskyscraperā€.

Click below to register for you and your Little today!
BIG DAY AT THE LAKE!

This warm March weather has us dreaming of summertime and one of our favorite match activities!

Big Day at the Lake will take place Saturday, July 22, 2023. Please mark your calendars for this fun-filled event! Bigs will receive an email with registration details the first week of June.

ļ»æ*Please note, this event is for Bigs and Littles to attend together; Littles will not be eligible to attend with their Parent/Guardian or other adults.
IT'S A CELEBRATION!


We're celebrating our BIGS OF THE YEAR, as well as our volunteers at Armored Cow Brewing Company, in April! Mark your calendars and join us for a night of FUN!
BBBSCC Match Activity Feedback Survey!

Bigs, we want to hear from you! Please take a brief moment to complete the survey and share feedback about match activities and events offered by BBBSCCā€™s Community Based Programs.

Thank you in advance for your participation!
HIGH SCHOOL BIGS EMPOWER OUR YOUTH FOR #COLLEGEWEEK
 
Our Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County High School Bigs programs had a jam-packed February! Our Bigs and Littles explored iconic moments and pioneers for Black History Month, and discovered all the amazing colleges and universities in North Carolina for College Week. This annual tradition at Rama Road Elementary is a BIG moment that we will always remember!

This is what #EmpoweringPotential looks like!
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE IS ALMOST HERE!!

Bowl for Kidsā€™ Sake (BFKS) is Big Brothers Big Sistersā€™ signature fundraiser. Each year hundreds of supporters come together to have fun and raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas!

As a participant, you are raising funds to support one-to-one mentorship, and empower children to reach their potential! Bowl for Kidsā€™ Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact on our community.

We ask that each bowler set a goal to raise $150, or their team raises $1,000. (Minimum $50 per bowler).

For event details and registration click below!
YOU can help ignite, enable, and empower the potential of youth in our community at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas.
Our Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Our Visionļ»æ
All youth achieve
their full potential.
Our Commitment

To empower potential.
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS TO US!
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