BBBS SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
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COOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

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PATH 1: AMPLIFY
 – Be the Megaphone!

Want to spread the word and get more people excited about BBBS? This path is for you!

Social Media Superstar
  • Share and comment on BBBS posts, your story, or fun  testimonials.
  • Tag your friends and challenge    them to get involved!
  • Follow up with anyone who shows interest—one-on-one chats make all the difference!

Chat & Connect
  • Invite a friend for coffee and tell them why you love BBBS.
  • Host a casual Q&A at your book    club, church, or team meeting.
  • Ask a BBBS staffer to come speak at your next event or at work!

Inbox Impact
  • Send a heartfelt email to someone   who would make an awesome Big!
  • Include the application link and a personal note about why mentoring matters.

Old-School Cool
  • Know someone who’s not on social media? Mail them a BBBS info packet, using the materials linked in this toolkit!
  • Hand out brochures at work,     community events, or even family gatherings.​ Or hang posters at your favorite local spots.
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PATH 2: CONNECT
 –  ACTVATE Your Network!

You know amazing people—let’s get them involved!

Workplace Wizard
  • Does your company support         nonprofits? Introduce BBBS to your   corporate team!
  • We’ll do the heavy lifting—all you have to do is make the connection.

Create Cool Experiences
  • Share your expertise or tap an Employee Resource Group to help set up an awesome day for Bigs & Littles!
  • Do you work somewhere fun (like a   studio, sports facility, or cool office)? Give them a behind-the-scenes tour!

Squad Goals: Get Your Group Involved
  • Get your book club, soccer team, or coworkers to adopt a BBBS project!
  • Organize a school supply drive,   holiday gift collection, or team    volunteering day.


PATH 3: FUNDRAISE
 – Power Up BBBS!

BBBS needs funding to keep making magic happen—help us keep the momentum going!

Share to Care
  • Hit that share button on BBBS       fundraising posts!
  • Spread the word about events,      donation drives, and ways to give.

Be the Event Hype Machine
  • Buy a ticket to attend a BBBS fundraiser and bring  your friends along for the fun!
  • Help recruit volunteers or sell       tickets to our biggest events.

Host Your Own Fundraiser!
  • Love baking? Throw a bake sale!   Into bowling? Bowl for Kids’ Sake has you covered! 
  • From trivia nights to 5Ks, the        possibilities are endless—BBBS will help every step of the way!


Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

​Pick your adventure (or mix and match!) and start making a difference today!

Which path sounds like the most fun to you?
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EXPLORE THE AMBASSADORS TOOLKIT

1. APPLY
2. CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
3. SET GOALS & CELEBRATE
SAMPLE MESSAGING & STORYTELLING
FUNDRAISING FOR BBBS
FUN FACTS & TALKING POINTS
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EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES

BE A BIG BROCHURE
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
BBBS 2025 CALENDAR
SPONSORSHIP DOC
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSETS
DOWLOAD FULL TOOLKIT
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Locations: 

2470 Collingwood
Detroit, MI 48206

301 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 402
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Contact Us

Email

[email protected]

PHONE

Detroit - 313-309-0500
​Ypsilanti - 734-975-0933
  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Our History
      • Our Values
      • Our Impact
    • Leadership >
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Page (password protected)
  • Volunteer
    • BE A MENTOR
  • Youth & Families
  • Resources
    • Developmental Relationships >
      • Mentoring Toolkit
  • Our Stories
    • Matches of the Year
    • Match of The Month
  • Events
    • Grow A Little Breakfast
    • Brackets Bash
    • A Fall Evening
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • Legacy Family of Giving
    • Fundraise for BBBS
    • Sponsor BBBS
    • Planned Giving
    • ​DAFS & Tax Smart Gifts
    • Shop to Help - Kroger Rewards
    • Shop our Wishlist
    • Other Ways to Give
    • AdoptAFamily