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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.

Just 40 tickets left to this Saturday's BIG Lowcou

Just 40 tickets left to this Saturday's BIG Lowcountry Boil! Buy yours TODAY before they sell out! Link to buy tickets is in our bio!

Join us for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry's BIGGEST fundraising event of the year! A Lowcountry Boil with sides and desserts, Holy City Brewing brews, live music by the Jaycob Kendrick Band, bounce house for the kids, DRYVEbox golf simulator, Holy City Farmers Market. So much fun, come join us for a great cause!

The countdown is ON!! Our biggest fundraising even

The countdown is ON!! Our biggest fundraising event of the year, the BIG Lowcountry Boil is only 5 days away and we are only 60 tickets away from SELLING OUT! BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY —-> link in bio

$40 tickets include: traditional Lowcountry Boil with sides, dessert, 2 Holy City Brewing beers, live music, kids bounce house, Holy City Farmers Market, Dryvebox golf simulator, and silent auction.

The BIG Lowcountry Boil is THIS Saturday!! Buy you

The BIG Lowcountry Boil is THIS Saturday!! Buy your tickets TODAY (before we sell out!) Link to buy tickets is in our bio!

It is Black Friday! We hope you will consider shop

It is Black Friday! We hope you will consider shopping with a PURPOSE today! Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry will be at J. McLaughlin on King Street TODAY from 10am - 2pm and during that time, 15% of all purchases will benefit BBBSL!

Happy Thanksgiving from Big Brothers Big Sisters o

Happy Thanksgiving from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry!

On this day of giving thanks (and all the days in between,) we are extremely grateful for our Bigs, Littles, families, and all of our supporters who make it possible to create much-needed one-to-one mentoring relationships in our community.

MATCH SUCCESS! Little Brother Josiah joined Big Br

MATCH SUCCESS!
Little Brother Josiah joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry because he needed a male role model. Since being matched with his Big Brother Ryan, Josiah has become more social, responsible, talkative, and excited about different topics and activities.

Ryan wanted to become a Big Brother to give back to local youth because “part of my own childhood experience would have been much better served if I had a mentor, given things I had been through,” said Ryan. Since the start of the match, Ryan has watched Josiah become more appreciative, more intentional with his successes, and more social. Ryan admires Josiah’s great sense of humor and his caring nature towards his family.

Josiah said that Ryan has been able to help him “improve my math grades, become better at communicating and listening, and be more responsible with chores.” Josiah and Ryan love to explore new stores, try new games, and participate in new activities together. His favorite memories with Ryan include meeting Ryan’s dog, going to the fair together, and visiting Ryan’s workplace, Boeing, where he had a fantastic time seeing and learning about different aircrafts.

Tickets on sale now for the BIG Lowcountry Boil on

Tickets on sale now for the BIG Lowcountry Boil on Saturday, December 3 at Holy City Brewing. Don't miss out on our biggest event fundraiser of the year! Have a great time while supporting the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry!

Link to buy tickets is in our bio!

Our Bigs and Littles had some BIG fun this past Sa

Our Bigs and Littles had some BIG fun this past Saturday with cards, conversation, and coffee at Starbucks Daniel Island.

Thank you to Julie and the entire Starbucks team for giving our matches a great way to CONNECT!

A BIG thank you to Starbucks in Daniel Island for

A BIG thank you to Starbucks in Daniel Island for hosting our Bigs and Littles for Coffee, Cards, and Conversation tomorrow!

We are so grateful for your partnership and your generosity in hosting our Bigs and Littles. Thank you for providing our matches with sweets, drinks, and an opportunity to connect!

The BIG Lowcountry Boil, our BIGGEST fundraiser of

The BIG Lowcountry Boil, our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, is just a little over two weeks away!!
Buy your tickets TODAY before the holidays rush in! $40 tickets include a delicious Lowcountry boil, Holy City Brewing beer, live music, and activities for both kids and adults. Get your holiday shopping started at the Holy City Farmer's market and in our incredible silent auction featuring one- of-kind experiences, gifts, trips, and gift certificates!

Buy your tickets NOW----> link is in our bio!

MATCH SUCCESS! Big Sister Amelia and Little Sister

MATCH SUCCESS!
Big Sister Amelia and Little Sister Zoe

Little Sister Zoe applied to BBBSL so that she could have a reliable female presence in her life and she has certainly found that in her Big Sister Amelia. Since being matched with Amelia, Zoe has become more confident, socialized more, formed more friendships, and gained a stronger awareness of the world.

Amelia wanted to serve as a Big Sister because she did not grow up with a motherly figure in her life and saw it as an opportunity “to give that kind of relationship to someone else and for them to experience what it is like to have a sister, confidant, and friend."

Amelia admires how respectful and loving Zoe is and Zoe says that their relationship is "great and we get along well. She is always there for me when I need her.”

Zoe and Amelia love to plan new activities together, go to the beach, listen to new music, and try different foods.

"We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we g

"We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

It's always great to see a match having BIG FUN!

Big Sister Carly and Little Sister Ryleigh recently checked out Sky Zone for the first time. Ryleigh couldn't stop doing front flips! Thank you @carspar for being a great Big Sister!

Happy Veterans Day to all who served our country!

Happy Veterans Day to all who served our country! Thank you so much for your courage, efforts, and sacrifices.

THANK YOU to Nikki Kuniej, a fantastic Big Sister

THANK YOU to Nikki Kuniej, a fantastic Big Sister AND this year's #BIGRaise Committee Chair.

A BIG THANK YOU was delivered to Nikki today via a visit from our CEO, Merridith Crowe. Nikki inspired a team of Bigs and Board Members to raise over $50,000 for our mission. THANK YOU, Nikki - for being such a BRIGHT SPOT in our organization!

We are so grateful for Nikki and our other amazing committee members: Maryanne Davis, Julia Miles, John Peters, Bobby Hudson, and Keith Dolan. THANK YOU!

NEW MATCH ALERT! Big Brother Gentric and Little B

NEW MATCH ALERT!

Big Brother Gentric and Little Brother Matthew were recently matched and spent their first outing at the Coastal Carolina Fair!

Gentric and Matthew are both very active, like to do handy work, and they’re both interested in the biological sciences. We are so excited to see the fun things this match will do and watch their friendship grow!

#BiggerTogether #PerfectMatch #DefendPotential

Fun at the fair! Over the weekend, Big Sister Alys

Fun at the fair! Over the weekend, Big Sister Alysha and Little Sister Ty had a great time hanging out with Big Brother Ryan and Little Brother Josiah at the Coastal Carolina Fair!

THANK YOU to the Wells Fargo Foundation for joinin

THANK YOU to the Wells Fargo Foundation for joining #TEAMKID by awarding BBBSL a grant for our BIG Beyond program. The BIG Beyond is a three-year curriculum-guided e-mentoring program designed to help prepare high-potential African-American scholars for life BEYOND graduation.

We are grateful for Wells Fargo’s generosity and support of our mission. THANK YOU for investing in the futures of our youth!

#BIGBeyond #BiggerTogether #DefendPotential

MATCH SUCCESS! Little Brother Dashawn was looking

MATCH SUCCESS!

Little Brother Dashawn was looking for a positive male role model and has certainly found one in his Big Brother Damon! Dashawn has grown more independent and confident since being matched with Damon. This pair enjoys playing football, basketball, and being outdoors.

Damon describes Dashawn as “extremely caring and polite” and says that Dashawn has become more open to communicating and more focused on his goals since they have been matched.

Dashawn appreciates that Damon helps to keep him motivated. “Damon sends good morning texts or quotes that make my day and help me focus throughout the day,” said Dashawn.

Dashawn would like to work in real estate after graduating high school and is grateful to have a Big Brother who supports that goal!

#BiggerTogether #DefendPotential #BBBSL #MatchSuccess

THANK YOU to our incredible #BIGRaise fundraisers

THANK YOU to our incredible #BIGRaise fundraisers and for all who donated during the month of October!

Thanks to you, we will be able to create 25 new matches this year. Your collective efforts raised more than $50,000 for our mission!!

A special THANK YOU to Board Member @tdheffernan a

A special THANK YOU to Board Member @tdheffernan and @usclubsoccer for these awesome bags we were able to present to our BIG Beyond scholars at last week's kickoff extravaganza!

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