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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.

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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Today, we are so grateful to Moovila for its longs

Today, we are so grateful to Moovila for its longstanding support of our 130 mentoring relationships between Bigs and Littles. In their words, they believe in our mission and its efforts to "GROW and HEAL" our community. We so appreciate the entire Moovila team! THANK YOU.

LINK IN BIO: For today's #MatchMonday, we hear fro

LINK IN BIO: For today's #MatchMonday, we hear from our Big Brother and newest Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry Board Member Ryan on how he's staying connected with his Little Brother Jayshawn!
Ryan has been a huge advocate for #BBBSL by recruiting future Bigs with the Big League and The Boeing Company. We're grateful for all your do for Jayshawn and #BBBSLowcountry!

#KeepingKidsConnected #VirtualMentoring

As we honor and celebrate Juneteenth (June 19, 186

As we honor and celebrate Juneteenth (June 19, 1865), we remember that it marked the last day of slavery, but the first enslaved people were freed two and a half years before that, on January 1, 1863 by the Emancipation Proclamation.

While we celebrate #Juneteenth as a holiday and our progress as a nation, it is our hope that this country continues to dismantle oppressive systems of racism keeping Black Americans from being completely free.
The #Juneteenth flag, pictured, represents the history and freedom the American Slaves and their descendants. #biggertogether

In observance of Juneteenth, Big Brothers Big Sist

From our CEO: "I cannot help but fear for 83% of t

From our CEO: "I cannot help but fear for 83% of the Littles in our program and hundreds more on our waiting list. What will happen when one of our African American Littles engages in ill-advised “teen stuff” so many of our white sons have already tried? Will they be punished more harshly? What will happen when the next white woman looks at one of our Littles and sees him as a threat rather than someone’s beloved son? When one of our Littles is pulled over because his taillight is out, will he survive the stop? What will happen when one of our mentees crosses paths with law enforcement and panics, because law enforcement is scary to his community? Tragically, I know that so long as things stay the same, and until we can guarantee our African American Littles and their families are as safe as you and I are, our collective efforts to help children reach their fullest potential will be COMPROMISED." Link in bio to read in full. #mentoringmatters #bbbslowcountry

Right now, we are actively engaging with the paren

Right now, we are actively engaging with the parents of 130 Littles and with Bigs learning what would make THEM feel SAFE enough to resume and support in-person mentoring in the coming month(s). Among both parents and mentors, there is strong support AND there is also agreement that abiding by CDC guidelines is necessary. As we develop our Board-approved next steps throughout June, we thank First Choice by Select Health for helping us secure our first round of PPE. We are so very grateful!

5/13 CEO Update: Letter to Lowcountry Employers "I

5/13 CEO Update: Letter to Lowcountry Employers "I share these statistics because many employers are feeling extraordinary pressure to restart their businesses and must grapple with how to support families with children all along the economic spectrum. As you consider how to reopen, we urge you to consider how you will support your ALL your employees, but especially employees with children who are not high wage earners. Advocating for our families, we respectfully offer the following questions to help inform your strategy..." https://www.bbbslowcountry.org/5-13-ceo-update-letter-to-lowcountry-employers/

A huge thank you to Personalized Mindfulness and H

A huge thank you to Personalized Mindfulness and Hanna Attafi for hosting a Zoom Yoga Class benefiting #BBBSLowcountry!
The class raised $140 and it all goes to #keepingkidsconnected and mentoring in the Lowcountry!

Thank you Hanna!

We want to give some love to South Carolina Federa

We want to give some love to South Carolina Federal Credit Union for its continued support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry! We are so grateful they were willing to convert their Bowl for Kids' Sake sponsorship to a general contribution to support our 130+ matches! THANK YOU so much!

Many of us have mothers, but all of us have experi

Many of us have mothers, but all of us have experienced or offered mothering in some way shape or form. To all those out there who "mom," including the mothers and guardians of our Littles, hats off to you for the love and service you show each and every day!
#mothersday #mentor

Zion thinks the world of his Big Brother. For Juli

Zion thinks the world of his Big Brother. For Julian Ferguson, an attorney at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, Zion is now family and he feels it is his job to help Zion achieve his biggest dreams. And even during this time of physical distancing, they are regularly nurturing their brotherly relations! We still need your help to support their relationship and 130 relationships like theirs, please visit. www.bbbslowcountry.org to donate or to become a Big Brother too!

We always strive to make the very best matches, an

We always strive to make the very best matches, and we often strike gold. Big Brother, Jon Stewart, attorney with Shelly Leeke Law Firm, and his Little Brother, Xsavior are one of those matches truly meant to be! Little Xsavior has so much intrinsic drive and potential, and Jon is helping him realize he can achieve anything he sets his heart to in school and in life. Support their match today and 130 others like them today: www.bbbslowcountry.org/keepkidsconnected

Yesterday, we raised over $4,000 and the contribut

Yay Yoga! You know you need it. Hanna Affafi wil

Yay Yoga! You know you need it. Hanna Affafi will host a benefit class THIS Thursday, 5/7 at 10 AM via Zoom. The class is FREE and contributions of all sizes are WELCOME! 50% of the proceeds with support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry! Email hlattafi@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Big Brother, Ken, and his Little, Shaun are what t

Sometimes SHE-roes are twice over awesome. Big Si

TODAY is the day! #GivingTuesdayNOW. Please cons

TODAY is the day! #GivingTuesdayNOW. Please consider supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry. Our purpose hasn't changed. Our job one is helping children reach their full potential through 1:1 mentoring! Visit www.bbbslowcountry.org/keepkidsconnected and give today. THANK YOU!

Could it be you? We are looking for our NEXT Amer

Could it be you? We are looking for our NEXT AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer! If you know of someone interested in a gap year or to dedicating themselves to one year of service, we would love to speak with them. Call 843.401.3556 or email hr@bbbslowcountry.org! For more information, visit www.bbbslowcountry.org/VISTA.

BIGS! Join us for our first BIG Zoom Happy Hour ne

BIGS! Join us for our first BIG Zoom Happy Hour next Wednesday, April 29 from 5:00-6:00 PM. Attendance is capped at 20, so invitation link is in our bio!
Obviously, drinking is NOT required AND random Zoom bombs by cats/dogs/children/significant others are TOTALLY acceptable. :) You'll get to:
1. See and connect with other Bigs and BBBSL staff - YAY!
2. Hear from Bigs who are successfully and creatively connecting virtually with their Littles
3. Gain ideas you can use
4. Let us know what additional support you may need

#Keepingkidsconnected means finding ways of having

#Keepingkidsconnected means finding ways of having outings even if they can't meet in person!
Litte Brother Zion and Big Brother Julian use video chat to check-in and stay connected. These are such great tools and we're glad to see how our matches are adapting to this new way of mentoring!
#BiggerTogether #BBBSLowcountry #MentoringOnline

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