WHO WAS IN YOUR CORNER? 

A teacher. A coach. A parent. A friend. A neighbor. A mentor. A boss. A Big.

We all have people who help shape who we become. This September, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is celebrating the people who believed in us, encouraged us, challenged us, opened doors for us, or simply kept showing up.
Who’s in your corner? Celebrate someone who showed up for you.

ONE SIMPLE PROMPT. THREE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

PROMPT

“__ was/is in my corner because __.”

SAY IT

10–25 second video

SHOW IT

photo + a few sentences

SHARE IT

use the provided campaign graphic

NAME ONE. TAG THEM. INVITE THREE

  • NAME someone who has been in your corner.
  • TAG them if you can.
  • INVITE THREE people to tell us who's in theirs.

DOWNLOADS

  • Public participation toolkit
  • Generic social graphic
  • Story-size graphic
  • Optional workplace/community wall materials 

HASHTAG + TAGGING GUIDE

​#SomeoneInYourCorner #BBBSMonth
Tag BBBSSEM so we can find and reshare stories.

FOR THE BOYS WHO ARE STILL WAITING 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is on a mission to find male mentors for the nearly 100 boys who need a Big. You don’t need a lot of money or a perfect life — just a few hours a month and a willingness to show up for your community.

FIND IT HERE

Feel connected to something bigger than yourself by showing up for one young person and your neighborhood.

FIND IT HERE

Pass on what you’ve learned and survived so it doesn’t stop with you.

FIND IT HERE

​You don’t just volunteer, you become part of the family of Bigs, staff, and supporters who have our kids’ backs.
You’ll also find the confidence to lead
​-and a chance to reconnect with your inner child.

MENTORING MYTHS, REAL TALK

​Reality: Your time and consistency matter more than your wallet. Kids remember who shows up, not what you spend.
Reality: You don’t need all the answers or a flawless story. You just need to be willing to show up and grow alongside a young person. We train you and back you up.
Reality: Most Bigs give a few hours a month, scheduled around real jobs and real families. It’s about being consistent, not available 24/7.
If you’re a man who cares about the next generation, don’t count yourself out before you start.

HOW IT WORKS

RAISE YOUR HAND.

​Fill out the quick form below. You’re just saying, “I’m open to learning more.”

TALK WITH OUR TEAM.

​A staff member reaches out, answers your questions, and walks you through the process. No pressure, no hard sell.

GET TRAINED & MATCHED.

​If it feels right, you’ll complete screening and training, then we’ll work to get you matched with a Little.
Filling out the form isn’t a lifetime contract. It’s a conversation starter.