Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters

May 2021 A word from our director: Greetings BBBS friends, We hope you and your family are healthy and safe as we continue to endure this pandemic. While our staff are working remotely, please note that we continue to make new matches and are available to 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

Where can I receive a COVID-19 Vaccine? Visit https://vaccinefinder.org/search/ for more information about COVID vaccines and where you can go to get yours.

Upcoming Events:

Thank you to all students who participated in our Spring into Spelling Bee in April. Congratulations to grade level winners, Kaydence and Miley!

May Activity Throughout the month of May we will be having a Sidewalk Chalk Challenge! Celebrate warmer weather and blooming flowers this spring and participate by sending us photos of your family chalk artwork. Entries can be submitted by messaging us on any of our Facebook pages:

Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Meceola Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters Montcalm Co. a Program of Mid Michigan BBBS Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakes a Program of Mid Michigan BBBS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gratiot County

We are hopeful that we will be able to host an in person activity for June!

BBBS Motorcycle Raffle Fundraiser There's still time to buy a ticket! We will be selling tickets at the following events:  May Day - Saturday, May 1 (6:00 pm - 10:00pm) in Breckenridge, MI. Location is Oak Alley between 2nd & 3rd street Wayside Gardens - May 7 & 8 (11:00 am - 2:00 pm) in Greenville, MI Yoder Amish Auction - May 14 & 15 (10:00 am - 5:00pm). Location is Yoder Farm in Clare, MI.

Become a Big!

We have awesome kids in our communities waiting for a mentor like you. Visit www.bbbsmitten.org to complete the volunteer application. Contact us at info@bbbsmitten.org if you have any questions. 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.

Mid Michigan Big Brothers is a proud supporter of the United Way.