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The BIG Event 2012
was an unforgettable evening paying tribute
to our Inspiration Award honoree Matches!

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pictures and inspirational stories


Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Bay Area

Providing a child with a Big Brother or Big Sister – someone they can look up to, explore the world with, put their trust in – can be life-changing. Just by spending one-on-one time with a special friend who offers new experiences and new choices, a child learns more about the world and their own place in it. From the moment they are matched with a mentor a door is opened, and the future is full of possibilities.

With your help, we can open that door for hundreds more kids in the Bay Area. Learn more about us…

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Latest News

Big Summer Fling Fundraising Event

BBBSA’s Young Professional Committee- Amigos Latino’s goal is to raise $ 3,000 to support two matches for one year.
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Inspirational Match featured on KTVU

Big Brother Jeff and Little Brother Michael talked about their match on a recently televised interview on KTVU.
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“I Am”, a poem by Little Brother Isaac

Little Brother Isaac writes a heartfelt poem about his dreams and goals. His inspiration? Big Brother Victor.
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Waiting for a Big Brother: Ulysses’ story

At BBBSBA we like to highlight the success stories, but at the same time we can’t ignore the children that have been waiting for a mentor for over a year. That is why we are telling the story of 11-year old Ulysses.
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Richmond Big & Little Sister in the News

Big Sister Cheryl Stiles’s reason for choosing to be a part of BBSBA is simple: “I believe in education and mentoring and I just think it’s important,” she said. “Even though I’m older, there’s a lot I can teach them.”
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Urgent Need for Male Mentors!

BBBSBA has more than 500 boys waiting to be matched with a Big Brother due to a shortage of male mentors. In particular, we have an urgent need for male volunteers in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties. To learn more and to complete a volunteer application, please click here.
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