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Summer is an excellent time for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah matches to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and spend time together. BBBSU has many volunteer opportunities in Utah for those who want to help better the life of a young person in our community. Here are three little to no-cost summer activities that matches can enjoy together:  Hiking Hiking is one of the most popular free summer activities Big Brothers Big Sisters of

June is nationally known as Pride Month. Parades, concerts, festivals, and other fun events take place all month around the country helping to celebrate Pride. During this month, individuals in the LGBTQ+ community are highlighted for the community’s impact on U.S. history. This month is a time when we celebrate the impact and contributions of LGBTQ+ people, reflect on the progress we’ve made toward creating inclusive and just communities, and work toward making moves to

Summer is almost here! Grab your Big or Little, and get ready for a summer picnic in the park! Every summer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah hosts the ‘BBBSU Summer Picnic’ for Bigs, Littles, and their families. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah’s annual picnic is a wonderful opportunity for Matches to spend time together and include their families in the fun! Let Loose and Have Fun!  During the event, enjoy a picnic dinner,

Mentoring has the ability to positively impact the mental health of both mentors and mentees. For mentors, engaging in a meaningful relationship with a mentee fosters a sense of purpose, self-worth, and personal growth. Mentors often experience increased self-esteem, improved emotional well-being, and decreased stress and anxiety levels. Likewise, mentees benefit from their mentors’ emotional support, encouragement, and guidance, enhancing resilience, self-confidence, and mental well-being. In this blog, we will explore how mentoring programs provided

Big Brother Brady and Little Brother Kalvin have formed a budding friendship since being matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah program. Brady, who was looking for a way to give back to the community, found that becoming a mentor for Kalvin was not only rewarding but also a lot of fun.  When asked about their favorite activities, Brady said, “Kalvin is very open-minded, so we try to do as many different activities