Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

11/05/2026

Some recent smiles from our Site-Based Program!😊✨

These Bigs and Littles are building strong mentoring friendships by simply meeting at the Little's school, once a week!

Become a Site-Based mentor today at bebigforkids.org/volunteer.

11/04/2026

Through game nights, a shared dinner, games of basketball, trips to local museums, an evening of trying new crafts, and SO much more - our Bigs and Littles shared over 47,000 hours together in fiscal year 2025-2026. 💚⏰

In our annual report, see how these hangouts and seemingly small moments of time spent together have created a BIG impact for the young people in our community. Read our full report at https://loom.ly/pFkZHMs.

11/03/2026

Calling all LGBTQ+ affirming community and resource organizations! 📣🏳️‍🌈✨

Join our Big Q***r Hangout in the new year! Right now, we're looking for local LGBTQ+ affirming organizations who would like to play a role in providing attendees with resources and ways to build their community. Organizations can sign up at https://loom.ly/K5T7vZo.

And, mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on joining us as an attendee!

11/02/2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is honored to be chosen by The Indianapolis Foundation as a surprise $200,000 grant recipient alongside D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc, Evolve International Inc, Indy Arts Council , and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana ✨

At the Indianapolis Foundation's 110th anniversary celebration, Ahmed Young, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Foundation, spoke about the importance for young people to have someone who believes in them. BBBSCI is deeply grateful for the Indianapolis Foundation's investment in connection and the potential of youth, and our agency is committed to creating more mentorship opportunities for our community.

Read more about this gift at https://loom.ly/bWkjbUU.

/News/Indianapolis Foundation Announces $1 Million Investment in Youth Mentoring and Development Indianapolis Foundation Announces $1 Million Investment in Youth Mentoring and Development 3 days agoOctober 30, 2026 10:50am EDT • 2 minute read Grants were announced during Foundation’s 110th anniv...

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from our Bigs and Littles!🕸️🕷️🎃✨

Last week, our matches had a spooktacular time at Big Boo Bash! Just check out all of the costumes our Bigs and Littles were rocking. ➡️

10/30/2026

Meet Little Brother Charles and Big Brother Theo! Through our Family Opportunity Fund partnership with Catholic Charities Indianapolis, these two were able to be matched and met for the first time this week!🌟

As a Big, Theo will serve as a positive role model for Charles and will be able to introduce him to new things! Along with sharing some similar life experiences, Theo and Charles also share a love for basketball. We're excited to catch these two shooting hoops and attending games together in the future! 🏀

Become a Big today at bebigforkids.org/volunteer.

10/28/2026

In our brand new annual report, see how ordinary moments have led to something BIG. Read about how our organization has expanded programming and experienced our first year of growth in service since 2019 - leading the way for more young people in our community to be supported.🌟

Read our annual report at https://www.bebigforkids.org/about-us/.

10/27/2026

Giving a little can make a BIG difference!🥑

This October, when you order in the Chipotle Mexican Grill app, you can round up your total to support BBBS.

10/26/2026

A perfect fall day spent painting pumpkins and drinking apple c***r! 🎨🍎🍂

Last weekend, some of our Bigs and Littles got together for a special, fall-themed canvas painting class led by The Purple Palette. Check out the masterpieces they created!

Become a Big to mentor a young person in our community through activities like this at bebigforkids.org/volunteer.

10/23/2026

The start of the school year is always better with a familiar face!🎒✏️✨

Little Brother Aden and Big Sister Jane are excited to take part in our Site-Based Mentoring program for the second year in a row together. They will meet once a week to work on reading, math skills, and to continue to build their mentoring relationship!

You can become a Site-Based Mentor by spending just one lunch hour each week (you choose the day) with your Little at their school to build a meaningful and impactful mentoring friendship! Learn more at bebigforkids.org/volunteer.