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What is the ‘It Takes Little to Be Big’ Campaign? In September of this year, Big Brothers Big Sisters announced the ‘It Takes Little to Big Big’ Campaign to inspire and engage one million alumni, potential volunteers, and donors to get involved and invest in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission.  Why was the ‘It Takes Little to Be Big’ Campaign Launched?  Studies show that 1-in-3 kids in America are raised without a sustained adult

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed nationally, is a time to celebrate the rich cultures and invaluable contributions of Hispanic/Latino Americans. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, we’re proud to join in this celebration as we strive to strengthen our dedication to advancing diversity and strengthening the youth in our communities.  What is National Hispanic Heritage Month? National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed by Americans from September 15 to October 15. This celebration honors the contributions

Big Jamie and Little Jinan were first matched in our Mentor2.0 high school-based mentoring program. Over the course of the school year, they became so close that they decided to become a community-based match. Now they go on outings in the community and attend the Mentor2.0 program events each month. They have been on outings to Lagoon, gone out to dinner for each other’s birthdays and gone to the movies. “Every time we meet we

Igniting the Power and Promise of Youth In a world where the future can often seem uncertain for youth, organizations that focus on inspiring young people to reach their full potential are important. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah (BBBSU) we are able to carry out our mission of helping youth reach their full potential through mentoring programs, donations, and events directly targeted to the development and needs of young individuals. Our mission is

Volunteer Opportunities in Utah: Educating and Celebrating National Heritage Weeks with Youth National heritage weeks/months throughout the world are a time to celebrate and learn about the cultural and historical heritage of a particular country or region. They are also an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving this heritage. There are various volunteer opportunities in Utah centered on teaching and celebrating heritage with youth.  Why are National Heritage Weeks/Months Celebrated?