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Imagine a world where everyone was the same; it seems pretty dull, right? Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, we believe in the importance of diversity in our mentorships between Bigs and Littles.    Diversity within BBBSU Last year, we had 1,001 kids enrolled in our three programs. Of these 1,001 children across Utah, 82 percent live in poverty, 60 percent are kids of color, 47 percent live in a single-parent household, and

Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, we want you and your Little to take advantage of volunteer opportunities in Utah and have the best Halloween yet this year! That’s why we’ve compiled the following list of activities for you and your Little to enjoy this Halloween season:   Pumpkin Alternative: Rather than going out and buying a pumpkin with your Little, try this cost-effective and creative alternative: milk jug jack-o’-lanterns. If you have

As the leaves change color and the temperatures drop, it can be hard to know how to keep your Little entertained. Below are three no-cost activities suggested for kids in Salt Lake during the fall. These activities will keep your Little entertained and help them learn about their community. Volunteer at a Local Food Bank or Shelter Fall is the perfect time to give back to those in need in our community, and volunteering at

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, we want to help ignite the potential of the Littles in our program. So what’s the best way to ensure kids meet their full potential? By pairing Littles with a dependable, trustworthy Big, 94% of Littles improved or maintained educational aspirations, while 93% improved social competence. Get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah to learn more about volunteer opportunities in Utah, become a Big, and change

Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, we believe that every child has the innate ability to achieve great success. Like other volunteer opportunities in Utah, we work together to build a brighter future for the kids in our community. We instill confidence and ignite potential in our Littles by strengthening relationships between them and their Bigs. With Halloween just around the corner, we have compiled a list of fun, inexpensive activities for you