THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN HELP
​Mentoring programs produce a $3 return for every $1 invested by reducing public spending on crime, education, and social issues. 
Legacy Club | $25/month
An accessible monthly gift that provides steady, predictable support for mentoring relationships all year long.

Best for: Everyday philanthropists, Bigs, alumni, and community members who want an easy, consistent way to show up for kids.
Legacy Circle | $1,000/year ​(one-time or installments)
Legacy Circle members invest $1,000 or more each year so more kids across Southeast Michigan can be matched with a mentor.
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Best for: donors ready to lead with their giving.
Legacy Society | Major Gifts & Planned Giving
Anchor the long-term health and growth of BBBSSEM’s mentoring work..
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Best for Donors who:
  1. Make transformational major gifts (above your standard annual leadership level), and/or
  • Include BBBSSEM in their estate plans (wills, beneficiary designations, other planned giving vehicles).

WHY CHOOSE BBBS?

PROVEN OUTCOMES
​With over 120 years of experience, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s leader in mentorship. Our proven 1-to-1 mentoring model goes beyond traditional mentoring, creating an ecosystem of personalized support, meaningful relationships, and life-changing outcomes.

BBBS is more than a program—it’s a movement. With 230+ affiliate agencies nationwide, we provide tailored, evidence-based support to meet young people where they are, free of charge.

Every match is carefully crafted to ensure safe, lasting connections, guided by trained professionals who empower both Littles and Bigs to thrive.
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We adapt to changing needs while staying focused on what matters most: fostering belonging, building social and emotional health, and unlocking potential for brighter futures. Together, we create relationships that transform lives—and communities.
TRANSFORM LIVES
​Mentorship changes lives. Young people with mentors experience greater confidence, make healthier choices, and achieve more in education and career. They are:
  • 2x more likely to hold leadership roles.
  • 41% less likely to engage in substance abuse.
  • 2x more likely to pursue higher education.
  • On average, they’ll earn $200,000 more over their lifetime.
Mentorship doesn’t just transform today—it shapes brighter futures for individuals and entire communities. Together, we can unlock that potential.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Big Brothers Big Sisters is more than a mentoring program—it’s an engine for economic impact. By fostering economic connectedness, BBBS increases lifetime earnings by 20%, with mentored youth earning more and achieving higher upward mobility.
The ripple effects are profound:
  • Mentored individuals generate $200,000 to $500,000 more over their lifetimes.
  • Every $1 invested in BBBS creates a $3 return by reducing public costs on crime, education, and social services.
  • The program pays for itself within just 7 years through increased tax revenue and societal benefits.
When we invest in mentorship, we empower young people to thrive, build stronger communities, and create a brighter economic future for all. Together, we can change lives—and the world.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Big Brothers Big Sisters creates powerful connections that ripple across communities. Our mentoring programs close two-thirds of the socio-economic gap for Littles, helping them achieve upward mobility and unlock brighter futures. Littles’ adult incomes often align more closely with their Bigs than their family’s, breaking cycles of poverty and creating lasting change.

Mentorship fosters meaningful relationships across socioeconomic, racial, and geographic lines, building a more connected and equitable society. With 74% of mentees crediting their Bigs for their success, the impact is undeniable. Mentors, too, experience lasting civic engagement and fulfillment.
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Together, we’re not just changing lives—we’re strengthening the fabric of entire communities.

QUESTIONS? WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP! 

Connect with our Development Director Anne Marie Veneroni
[email protected]  /  734-236-9715