In January 2016, National Mentoring Month will mark its 15th year as a large-scale public awareness campaign, which culminates with the annual National Mentoring Summit.

National Mentoring Month provides an opportunity to celebrate and honor the importance of quality mentoring programs and the role that mentors fill while also recruiting new supporters and volunteers.  

We would like to take this time to thank all of our Bigs for everything they do for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Their support and generosity has a huge impact on our community.  Having a mentor empowers young people to make smart choices that put them on a path to making better life decisions.  We sincerely thank all of our Bigs for everything they do!

Inland Experience

Join us on January 13th to learn about the fascinating history of Inland and how it's become a worldwide brand.  Additionally, the matches will get to see the high-tech computerized side of what goes into making packaging and labels!

When:   Wednesday, January 13th at 5:00 pm

Where: Inland,  3030 Airport Dr, La Crosse, WI 54603

If your match would like to attend, please contact Justin.

Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan

The Twins Winter Caravan is one of the longest running and most extensive off season team caravans in professional sports. It features teams of current and former players visiting schools, hospitals, corporations and service clubs during the day with a traditional "hot stove" program each evening. 

Twins Winter Caravan tours will be led by members of the Treasure Island Baseball Network and Fox Sports North broadcast teams including Bert Blyleven, Dick Bremer, Dan Gladden, Cory Provus and Kris Atteberry. 

Dinner, followed by film highlights, Q & A, and an autograph session.

When : 

Wednesday, January 27th at 5:00 PM

Where: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 360 Main Street, Winona, MN

20 free tickets available for matches/Little and parent. First come, first serve. 

If interested contact Kelli.

Additional tickets are $10.00 and available at Hyvee, Midtown Foods and Winona Radio in Winona.

Girls RULE (Respect, Unity, Leadership, Empowerment), is a new female-only initiative that seeks to work with our female matches in the areas of self-awareness, making healthy choices, and creating a healthy body and mind.  The activities shared within Girls RULE look to enrich and enhance the mentoring relationships between each individual match, as well as create bonds between the female matches in general to promote more resources and support for the girls we serve. We hope to make these activities monthly. 

New Horizons will be addressing issues related to bullying and domestic violence including interactive activities and a craft. 

When: Thursday, January 21st 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Where: Big Brothers Big Sisters La Crosse Office - 432 Division Street, La Crosse

  If your match would like to attend, RSVP to Lyndsey.

Meet Maddy & Greta

What is your favorite memory with your Little?

Greta: Walking around the lake and going to Blooming Grounds for homework and hot chocolate!

What have you learned from your Little?

Greta: I've learned a lot of new craft skills!

How has this experience changed you?

Greta: This experience has shown me that it does not take a lot to make a great difference in someone's life.

What advice do you have for other Bigs?

Greta: Find activities that you both enjoy and just have fun doing them together!

What is your favorite thing about your Big?

Maddy: She is very kind and pretty.

What has your Big taught you?

Maddy: She has taught me how to make mugs and how to do my homework.

What is your favorite thing you have done with your Big?

Maddy: I like to walk around the lake and count the turtles

If you could go anywhere with your Big, where would you go and why?

Maddy: The YMCA.  I think it would be fun to go swimming!

The  Milwaukee Bucks have upcoming games in which you can request tickets for free of cost. The tickets are not guaranteed, but we can request them and they will let us know if they have tickets available.  Tickets can be for matches, Bigs and/or families. You must have your own form of transportation to and from the game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. 

Please contact your Match Specialist or  Ashley   at 608-782-2227 if you are interested in requesting tickets! When requesting tickets please make sure you are available for the game and let us know how many tickets you'd like. 

Monday, January 4th vs. San Antonio Spurs at 7:00 PM

Friday, January 8th vs. Dallas Mavericks at 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 12th vs. Chicago Bulls at 7:00 PM

Friday, January 15th vs. Atlanta Hawks at 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 26th vs. Orlando Magic at 7:00 PM

Friday, January 29th vs. Miami Heat at 7:00 PM

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