Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters

April 2021 **********

A word from our director: Greetings BBBS friends, Spring is officially here! We hope you and your family are healthy, safe, and enjoyed the holiday weekend. 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

April is National Volunteer Month!

To our mentors, we want to say Thank You for all that you do to ignite the power and promise in our youth. We could not achieve our mission without your service.

Stress Awareness Month first launched in April 1992. Since, teams of experts strive to increase public awareness about stress. 2020 was a stressful year for many for several reasons. Below are a couple of links listing tips on how you can deal with stress: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/news/2019/april/stress-awareness-month https://www.incrediblehealthcenter.com/5-de-stress-activities-for-stress-awareness-month/

Upcoming Events & Fundraisers

Join us for a Spelling Bee! Could you BEE the best?

This event is open to students in all grades and will occur via Zoom. Students will be divided into categories based on their grade (Kindergarten - 2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, 6th - 8th grade, and 9th - 12th grade). We will begin the contest on April 20th and continue on the 21st until we have a winner for each grade group. Word lists were mailed out on March 29, 2021 but there is still time to join. To sign up Littles, reply to this email or contact your caseworker. Once signed up, the parent will receive rules and word lists. Parents will receive the Zoom link for the contest the morning of the 20th & 21st. The winner for each grade group will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

You could be the winner!

Drawing to be held Tuesday June 1, 2021 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare Michigan. To purchase tickets online just go to: https://go.eventgroovefundraising.com/mmbbbshd. For more information contact: 989-429-6189 or via email at: info@bbbsmitten.org

Help Us Grow

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.