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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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is look

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is looking for a great accountant/book keeper familiar with nonprofit accounting to assist with monthly reconciliation, report generation, and our in-house pre-audit preparation. Please spread the word and direct referrals to our CEO, Merridith Crowe at merridith@bbbslowcountry.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry's annou

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry's announces its 2023 Bigs of the Year!

Congrats, Amelia and John!

This weekend at Snafu Brewery! Celebrate National

This weekend at Snafu Brewery! Celebrate National Mentoring Month with a BANG! Check out @snafubrewingcompany to try 2 signature beers brewed especially for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry! 50% of sales of these 2 beers benefit our mission through the end of January, so go give them a try!

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THANK YOU to our partner and #TEAM500 sponsor @ell

THANK YOU to our partner and #TEAM500 sponsor @elliottdavisllc for honoring the MLK holiday with a week of service opportunities benefiting many of its community partners. We are so appreciative of the special Valentine's Day bags that your team created for our Littles!

Thank you to all who participated! We are so grateful for your continued support of the Littles in our program.

#BiggerTogether #ElliottDavisCares

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is incr

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry is incredibly proud that our CEO, Merridith Crowe, was one of only 25 small to mid-size BBBS agency CEOs across the nation to be invited to present at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's BIG Idea Forum this week in Washington, DC. Merridith served as an Ignite Presenter and spoke about creating a stronger culture of philanthropy and volunteer experience in the organization.

BBBSL is so grateful to have a leader with expertise on issues critical to our success!

January is National Mentoring Month, and we are sp

January is National Mentoring Month, and we are spending the month recognizing and celebrating the significant role adult role models play in positively impacting vulnerable youth. Studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends, and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol.

We are excited to host our Bigs at our BIG Appreciation Event this Thursday at Holy City Brewing and recognize our Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and volunteers. Our Bigs of the Year will be announced at the event; stay tuned to hear all about our winners!

Visit https://www.bbbslowcountry.org/be-a-big/ to learn more about how you can become involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

We are so excited to have our 1720 Key West boat o

We are so excited to have our 1720 Key West boat on FULL DISPLAY at this weekend's Charleston Boat Show! We will be on-site Fri. 1/27 through Sun. 1/29 offering YOUR CHANCE to win this incredible boat package (boat, trailer, and ALL TAXES PAID!) for just $100 a ticket.

🎟 BOAT SHOW TICKETS ARE $2 OFF ONLINE!
⚓ Boat Show Ticket Link in our Story!

Come see us at the Butler Marine booth to learn more or purchase your ticket (OR TICKETS) online NOW ----> Link in bio!

Special thanks to @butlermarineinc and @charlestonboatshow for this opportunity to raise funds and support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry!

NEW MATCH ALERT! Little Brother Javion is a happy

NEW MATCH ALERT!

Little Brother Javion is a happy, creative, and active 7-year-old who loves riding his bike, playing outside, and watching YouTube videos. He is excited to have a Big Brother to dance and play outside with. Javion hopes his Big Brother can “teach me how to be BIG and STRONG!”

Big Brother Ryan thinks of himself as a big kid – he loves drawing, playing games, and coloring. He joined BBBSL because he wanted to give back to a Little in the community.

Javion and Ryan are both outgoing and love eating good food and staying active. They had a GREAT time at their first outing last month: hanging out at James Island County Park’s Festival of Lights!

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NEW MATCH ALERT! Little Brother Jamison is intell

NEW MATCH ALERT!

Little Brother Jamison is intelligent, funny, and sociable and LOVES to collect, trade, and organize his Pokemon card collection. Jamison was enrolled in BBBSL to gain another positive male figure in his life and he is “excited to have someone other than my mom to hang out with!”

Big Brother Carter is a high-energy, positive flight operations manager working towards becoming a commercial airline pilot. Carter likes to fly, kayak, and play video games. He enjoys working with children and admires their curiosity, energy, and optimism.

Jamison and Carter are looking forward to bonding over their shared interests in physics and the outdoors!

January is National Mentoring Month, a month that

January is National Mentoring Month, a month that highlights those that choose to volunteer their time building life-changing relationships!

Why do YOU mentor? Declare your stance as a mentor by putting #IAmAMentor in the comments.

#BiggerTogether

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry, our

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry, our mission is to create and support 1:1 mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

We are looking for the right people to fill 2 open roles and complete our team of people dedicated to our mission. We are currently looking to hire:
BIG Beyond Career & College Readiness Program Manager and Intake & Enrollment Specialist

Visit https://www.bbbslowcountry.org/about/join-our-team/ for full job descriptions.

Interested candidates should send an updated resume and custom cover letter to hr@bbbslowcountry.org.

THANK YOU to Charleston Half Marathon organizer, E

THANK YOU to Charleston Half Marathon organizer, Eric Richard! We are so grateful for the donation of water, chocolate milk, and cereal bars to be distributed at our match activities.

#BiggerTogether

MATCH SUCCESS! Little Brother Aspen’s mother wa

MATCH SUCCESS!

Little Brother Aspen’s mother wanted a Big Brother for him to have male energy and support in his life. She describes Aspen as a “sweetheart with a cheeky sense of humor” who loves video games and football.

Big Brother David heard about BBBS through a friend who was involved in the program. He became interested in mentorship and the possibility of positively affecting a child’s life.

Throughout their year-and-a-half match, David has seen Aspen gain more confidence and grow a much larger circle of friends. He looks forward to their outings and mentoring someone who “enjoys burgers as much as he does”. When asked what he admires in Aspen, David cited his kindness, honesty, and straightforward communication. His favorite memory is watching Aspen score a touchdown at a football game.

Aspen’s mother shared that since being matched with David, Aspen has become more independent, expressive, and has come out of his shell. She feels that David has been an enormous help to Aspen by embracing similar interests and exposing him to new activities and experiences. She feels that the consistent presence and support of David has been invaluable to Aspen.

THANK YOU to T-Mobile for their generous sponsorsh

THANK YOU to T-Mobile for their generous sponsorship of #TEAM500 and for supporting BBBSL in our mission of helping children in our community reach their FULL POTENTIAL.

T-Mobile believes in being a force for good – for their customers, their employees, our society, and our planet. That is why T-Mobile is empowering more people with essential connections, championing equitable opportunities for all, and driving towards a more sustainable future.

Thank you, T-Mobile. We appreciate your continued support!

NEW MATCH ALERT! Little Sister Tralayah is respec

NEW MATCH ALERT!

Little Sister Tralayah is respectful, bubbly, and creative and enjoys movies, social media, and playing games on her PlayStation.

Big Sister Katie became a mentor to fulfill her desire to be a role model for a Little in the community. Katie enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and going to the pool.

Tralayah and Katie have already bonded over shared interests including doing hair, cooking, and baking sweets. They even have the same favorite color (purple!) and own the same type of dog.

Tralayah and Katie had a meal together during their first outing and visited a plant store. We are excited to see this relationship BLOOM!

#BiggerTogether #EmpowerPotential

Little Brother Zion is ambitious, outgoing, and co

Little Brother Zion is ambitious, outgoing, and competitive. He loves to play basketball, work on electronics, and play video games. Zion was excited to be matched with a Big Brother that could be there for him and be someone he could talk to.

Big Brother Adam is a news director at WCBD News 2 who enjoys watching Clemson football, playing his Xbox, and reading Westerns. Adam wanted to participate in this program to be a positive role model in a child’s life.

For their first outing, Zion and Adam went out for a bite to eat and Zion got a personal tour of the news station where Adam works!

Welcome, Adam and Zion! We are so excited to see your friendship develop.

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