Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters
March 2021
A word from our director:

Happy March everyone! We hope you and your family are safe and healthy. Spring is upon us and we anticipate being able to resume a more normal routine soon. Please note that our staff continue to make new matches and provide support. Matches that are meeting in person, we ask that you continue to practice social distancing and wear masks while meeting with each other. Additionally, a reminder that if you are sick or a member of your family is sick, please do not meet in person that week.

Please contact me at cgage@bbbsmitten.org or 989-429-6189 if you have any questions or concerns.

Carol Bruce-Gage
Executive Director
Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters
Help Us Grow
We have started a sustaining donor program. You can now make a monthly donation by going to: give.classy.org/mmbbbs21
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers
Join us for a Spelling Bee! Could you BEE the best?
This event is open to students in all grades, students will be divided into categories based on their grade. Depending on how many contestants we have, we may have to continue the contest the next day.

To sign up Littles, please contact the caseworker in your county. Once signed up, the parent will receive rules and the practice list for the child's group. We will send out the words lists March 29th.

***The words on the practice lists for each group, will be what the children are asked to spell. No surprises unless, we finish the list and still have contestants.***
You could be the winner!

For more information contact: 989-429-6189 or via email at: info@bbbsmitten.org
Become a Big!
NFL Big Draft 2021
NFL season is never over! Big Brothers Big Sisters is teaming up with NFL's inspire change to recruit the next generation of leaders! We are launching The Big Draft and on April 26th will be introducing the "draft picks" from the season. We have amazing kids waiting in our communities for a Big like you!, visit www.bbbsmitten.org to apply!
For parents who would like to enroll their child, the youth application can also be completed on our website. Our staff will contact you once the application has been received and processed. Contact us at info@bbbsmitten.org if you have any questions.