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Since 2019, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry has been changing children's lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. We are part of a nationwide movement that began in 1904.

It starts with a Little

Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been changing children's lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success.

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Thousands of children need a caring adult role model.

When children and teens have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and to focus on academics. Today's youth face a variety of challenges, and being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry provides one-on-one mentoring for youth in our community.

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Elijah is an outgoing 10-year-old boy who wanted a

Elijah is an outgoing 10-year-old boy who wanted a Big Brother to help him open up and try new things. He enjoys hands-on activities, such as building robots and playing sports. Elijah is currently on the robotics team at his school.

Trae became familiar with the program due to one of his mentors volunteering as a Big. He wanted to become a Big Brother so that he could have a positive, lasting impact on someone’s life. Trae currently works in the Navy as a nuclear power instructor. He enjoys trivia, basketball, video games, and loves working with computers.

During their initial match meeting, Elijah and Trae shared fun facts about themselves and discussed some possible long-term goals for Elijah. They are both very excited about their first meet-up!

Please help us in giving a warm welcome to our new

Please help us in giving a warm welcome to our new board member, Stephen Kohn, Broker-in-Charge at Excel Real Estate!

“I’m elated to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry to move the needle forward in one-to-one mentoring. This work requires a special group of people that embody service before self and a passion to create and equip future leaders with resources and hope for our future. I will endeavor to bring a dynamic DE&I perspective, business acumen, military communication, and leadership skills to assist the Board in the progression of the organization.”- Stephen Kohn, BBBSL of the Lowcountry Board Member

Welcome, Stephen! We are THRILLED to have you on #TEAMKID!
#DefendPotential #BiggerTogether #bbbslowcountry

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is SO g

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is SO grateful to be the recipient of a grant from The Daniel Island Community Fund!

The Daniel Island Community Fund (DICF) was established as a means for supporting community enhancement projects and philanthropic initiatives on Daniel Island and in the surrounding Cainhoy peninsula communities. The DICF allows its financial resources to grow as the island grows, creating a legacy for the community for generations to come. The Daniel Island Community Fund Grants Committee is made up of Daniel Island residents, who are involved with all grants made.

THANK YOU for joining #TEAMKID and for being defenders of potential in the Lowcountry!

Calling all yogis! Please come out and support Big

Calling all yogis! Please come out and support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry by attending a donation-based class at Corepower Yoga in Mount Pleasant next Friday, September 30 at 9:30am. Yoga Sculpt combines yoga, cardio, and strength for an amazing workout that will have you feeling good while doing good!

MATCH SUCCESS! Big Sister Rebecca and Little Siste

MATCH SUCCESS!
Big Sister Rebecca and Little Sister Lamarie were matched last October in our BIG Beyond program. The BIG Beyond is a three-year curriculum-guided e-mentoring program designed to help prepare high potential scholars for life BEYOND high school graduation.

Lamarie needed support in building her confidence, keeping her grades up, and knowing what to expect after high school. Rebecca is a lawyer who remembers being a high school student without any extra support with career choices and college preparations. She became a Big Sister in the BIG Beyond program to have an opportunity to help someone out by sharing her knowledge and experience through the process.

Lamarie and Rebecca love reading, music, and both celebrate February birthdays. They are excited for another year in the BIG Beyond to continue the great work they are doing together to improve communication skills and confidence!

Are YOU able to help a high school scholar reach their full potential? We are in need of more BIG Beyond mentors for this year! Send us a message or email ken@bbbslowcountry.org for more info.

The Charleston RiverDogs are on a winning streak!

The Charleston RiverDogs are on a winning streak! After winning last nights' playoff series, the RiverDogs will host the first game of the Carolina League Championship Series THIS Sunday evening (9/18) at 5:05 p.m and WE HAVE TICKETS for our Bigs and Littles! If you would like to attend the game with your Little, please message us here or email Jenn@bbbslowcountry.org to claim your tickets.

Today we want to give a special THANK YOU to South

Today we want to give a special THANK YOU to SouthState Bank for joining #TEAMKID by becoming a #TEAM500 sponsor!

We are so grateful for the support of our community. Thanks to donors like SouthState, we are saying "YES" to 300 Littles in our community this year! On behalf of all the Little Sisters, Little Brothers, and the families we serve: THANK YOU!!

MATCH SUCCESS! Big Brother Joshua and Little Brot

MATCH SUCCESS!

Big Brother Joshua and Little Brother Giovanni have been matched since March of 2021. Joshua hoped that having grown up in similar circumstances as Giovanni, he could bring positivity into his life and teach him that although bad things happen in the world, they do not have to define us.

Since being matched, Giovanni and Joshua have worked on improving Giovanni’s football and basketball skills, had consistent talks about how he is doing in school, and experimented with science kits. Although he is now an attorney, Joshua studied science in college. He shared that his love of science has been revitalized through his relationship with Giovanni. They recently held a scientific experiment that resulted in an erupting volcano!

When asked what he has learned from Giovanni, Joshua said, “That perspective is important in life. When Giovanni was transitioning schools he was excited to be at a new school but upset that he wouldn’t be with his friends and teachers. He told me ‘I could be upset about the things that I am losing, but I am going to choose to be excited about new things because I know new things can be good.’ And that showed me that I can do that too. I can choose to be positive about changes in my life.”

Giovanni loves having a Big Brother that he feels understands him and his favorite part of having a mentor is “having someone to talk to.”

Over the next three years, our goal is to GROW #TE

Over the next three years, our goal is to GROW #TEAMKID and to become #TEAM500, creating and supporting 500 life-changing mentoring relationships by June 2025.

We could not do this without the support of the incredibly generous donors in our community. Today we give a BIG thank you to Moovila for joining #Team500! Thank you for your support in IGNITING POTENTIAL in our youth. We are so grateful to have you on #TEAMKID!

Attention all Big Brothers and Big Sisters! We may

Attention all Big Brothers and Big Sisters! We may have tickets to the Charleston Riverdogs playoff game on Tuesday night, September 13. If you are interested in attending with your Little please comment or send us a message ASAP!!

BIG smiles today at orientation for the 10th grade

BIG smiles today at orientation for the 10th graders at James Island Charter High School who are a part of our BIG Beyond Program.

The BIG Beyond combines Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry’s gold standard, professionally-supported, 1:1 mentoring program with a curriculum engineered to improve scholars’ chances of success after high school.

We are so excited to see the amazing things in store for our scholars this school year!

#BiggerTogether #IgnitePotential #DefendingPotential

A BIG THANK YOU to the South Carolina Department o

A BIG THANK YOU to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources @scdnr for hosting a fun and educational match activity this past Saturday! Our Bigs and Littles were able to spend some time together and learn SO much in the Carolina Coastal Discovery Marine Education Program!

BBBSL matches acted as biologists while learning about sea turtle ecology, current research, and population monitoring practices. They then explored the biological and ecological elements of squid while performing a dissection to investigate their adaptations, defense mechanisms, and internal anatomy!

NEW MATCH ALERT! Welcome to BBBSL, Big Brother S

NEW MATCH ALERT!

Welcome to BBBSL, Big Brother Shawn and Little Brother Beau!

Beau is a bubbly and charismatic 9-year-old who is looking for a Big Brother to join him in being active outdoors and playing games. Shawn is hoping to become more involved in the community and create an impactful bond with a Little Brother.

We can’t wait to see all the places this new friendship takes them!

#BiggerTogether #IgnitePotential #BBBSL

A BIG thank you to Kendra Scott and the AMAZING st

A BIG thank you to Kendra Scott and the AMAZING staff there on King Street for hosting a shopping event with a portion of sales benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry. Thank you for making a BIG difference and #DefendingPotential in our community!

Little Sister Ma’Leaha and Big Sister Neffertiti

Little Sister Ma’Leaha and Big Sister Neffertiti were matched four years ago as a result of Nefferetiti wanting to be part of a support system for a Little in the community and Ma’Leaha’s mother, Javonne, wanting additional support for Ma’Leaha.

Neffertiti and Ma’Leaha’s favorite memory together was their Galentine’s outing where they went to lunch and the beach.

Neffertiti and Javonne both stated that during the duration of the match they have seen Ma’Leaha’s communication GREATLY improve. Javonne believes the match has been great for Ma’Leaha and is thankful for Neffertiti being a good Big Sister stating, “Whenever I call Neffertiti about Ma’Leaha, she is always there to support in any way that she can.”

Ma’Leaha describes her bond with Neffertiti as "fun and awesome!"

#IgnitePotential #BiggerTogether #DefendingPotential #BBBSLowcountry

We are absolutely loving the updates from our Bigs

We are absolutely loving the updates from our Bigs on how they are supporting their Littles as they begin the school year!

Big Sister Amelia made a special visit to Little Sister Zoe on Monday morning to wish her good luck on her first day of school. She even brought her FAVORITE drink: a frozen Chai Latte!

We are confident that our Littles conquered their first week of school with the support of their families and Bigs like Amelia, who help to IGNITE and DEFEND their potential!

We are hoping that all our Littles are having a ha

We are hoping that all our Littles are having a happy and safe first week back to school! We are so grateful for the INCREDIBLE Bigs that are committed to supporting their Littles during these transitions and changes. Like Big Brother @ryanacass who showed up to Little Brother Josiahs’ house at 5:30am to wish him good luck on his first day back to school! #BiggerTogether #BacktoSchool #IgnitePotential

The Starbucks Foundation announced this week that

The Starbucks Foundation announced this week that it will award $2.5 million in Neighborhood Grants across 1,700+ nonprofits, all nominated by Starbucks employees. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is SO grateful to be a recipient!

THANK YOU to our local Starbucks friends for the nomination and for recognizing how we are making our community STRONGER by igniting potential in our youth! We are excited to continue #DefendingPotential with help from this Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation.

Little Brother Khalil recently completed JROTC ori

Little Brother Khalil recently completed JROTC orientation and plans to be in this program throughout high school. Khalil’s family, Big Brother John, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry are all proud and excited for you, Khalil!
#BiggerTogether

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