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Meet Big Christine and Little Drishya. Christine and Drishya have been matched for 3 and a half years. Christine had two sons, so she thought it might be fun to be able to hang out with a girl for a change! When her sons went off to college, she seized the opportunity to become a Big. Christine says, “When I was matched with 9-year-old Drishya, I was a little confused at first how I could

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah (BBBSU) is a non-profit organization that aims to ignite the potential of young people through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Through volunteer opportunities in Utah, there are various ways to help and support the organization. At BBBSU, our mission is fulfilled through the help of volunteers. Whether it be becoming a mentor, making monetary donations, or volunteering to help at a fundraising event, you can make a difference in a child’s

Each April, Volunteer Appreciation Month is celebrated globally and throughout the United States to honor volunteers’ hard work and dedication. This month is a time to recognize, celebrate, and thank volunteers for their ongoing commitment and invaluable contributions to our communities. Organizations nationwide, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Month to recognize volunteers’ efforts this month and create awareness of the volunteer opportunities in Utah. The History of National Volunteer

Little Aweys and Big Trey are coming up on their one-year anniversary of being matched! While Big Brother Trey has settled into his role as a mentor, this time last year he was waiting eagerly to find out who his new Little would be. His nerves were calmed after meeting Aweys, as Trey says, “it’s surprisingly easy and comfortable to start the relationship, and it has only gotten better the more that I get to

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to help match children in Utah with mentors so that they can recognize and achieve their full potential. The organization is tailored to serve children facing challenges, including poverty, coming from refugee backgrounds, and children coping with parental incarceration or other difficulties at home. To fund and support our mission, we offer various opportunities for the community to volunteer in Utah and