Defend Potential In our community, there are a 1000 vulnerable kids who are growing up without the support and guidance they need to be successful. Without the proper role models, these youth are at risk of dropping out of school, becoming incarcerated, and using drugs and alcohol. Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to change lives … Continued
San Antonio Nonprofits Join Forces to Nominate “The Male Mentor” for Volunteer of the Year On behalf of 14 mentoring partner organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters nominated “The Male Mentor” for the United Way Volunteer of the Year Awards Education Service Award. The partnering organizations include those who work with male mentors: 100 Black Men … Continued
Purchase a Raffle Ticket to See “Hamilton”, Change the Life of a Child Big Brothers Big Sisters is excited to announce our special 2019 fundraiser. We are raffling off two tickets to see the exclusive, sold-out “HAMILTON” musical at The Majestic Theatre on May 10, 2019. This fundraiser isn’t just about getting theatre-lovers to support … Continued
On Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Texas State Association of Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies became a recipient of a $150,000 grant from The Meadows Foundation. The Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas to improve the quality and circumstance of life for themselves and future generations. This grant was awarded to … Continued
On Thursday, January 31, 2019, visitors from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) office of Justice Programs visited the San Antonio branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Representing the DOJ were Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Matt Dummermuth and Deputy Associate Administrator of the Special Victims and Violent Offenders Division, Jeff Gersh. The two representatives sat … Continued
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas strives to support a year-round appreciation of Black life, culture and history. Each year, there are key observances that are deserving of special commemoration, including Black History Month. This month we will celebrate the individuals and organizations who have contributed to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters … Continued
On Saturday, February 2, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters held their 5th annual Flag Football game. This event brings together mentors (Bigs) and the kids (Littles) they support for a day of team and confidence building. This year’s event was a great success, with record turnout of over 70 attendees! This year was also a … Continued
Each January, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas participates in National Mentoring Month, highlighting the mentors, volunteers and partners who help make our mission possible. This month, we celebrate mentoring and the positive effect it can have on young lives. Join us in celebrating National Mentoring Month by following us on social media as … Continued
Check out our new look. We are reimagining our brand, from our look to our language. We are focused on an empowering message: Together, We Are Defenders of Potential. Our new brand is urgent, inclusive, and powerful. We ask people of all ages and backgrounds to step up and ignite potential within every young person. … Continued