Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin

Mission: To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin serves the Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin interviews, conducts background and reference checks, trains, and matches a caring adult or couple with one local youth. Matches are made based on the preferences and interests of both the adult mentors and youth.  Big Brothers and Big Sisters also provides monthly match activities for Bigs and Littles to attend together.

Every child is unique, and we’ve designed our programs to effectively serve your child’s individual needs. We currently have three ways to get involved, and they’re all designed so you can get involved in the way that works best for you. We’ll never leave you on your own. Our staff are trained social services professionals, here to help whenever you need it. You’ll be well-equipped with loads of information, advice, tips, and answers. And we’ve also got activity ideas, organized events, and a handy list of discounts available to our Matches.