Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is truly a remarkable organization. I was fortunate enough to join the BBBS club at UAlbany as a sophomore. I can honestly say that my experience of being a Big Brother for the past two years has been both rewarding and inspirational. To be able to mentor a child facing adversity is a true privilege, even if it means just being there for them in a time of need. My Little Brother has grown leaps and bounds in the two years that we have been matched and so many of the other Littles in the program have, too. It is an honor to be able to raise money for this organization, because there are still many more kids in the Capital Region that could benefit from a program like this. I hope that you, too, will be able to see the opporunities that Big Brothers Big Sisters can provide for kids at risk and join me in raising money for this cause. 

Grow Something Big is all about celebrating the life-changing impact of mentoring and bringing that opportunity to more kids throughout the Capital Region. We can all think of mentors who've helped us grow into the people we are today. Where would you be without that person? Some communities don't have acces to an information network of mentors. That's where you come in. You can bring caring mentors into children's lives. Mentors help them think about their futures, making healthy choices, and having positive relationships. When you make a donation of any size, it changes lives. 

$15 - pays to bring a child to and from the Site-Based Program to see their college-aged mentors

$25 - interview of one child and their parent

$50 - state and federal backgrouned check for one volunteer

$100 - volunteer recruitment efforts

$250 - full enrollment of one volunteer