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A Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple gives a child an additional friend in his/her life.
“Bigs” are carefully screened volunteers from the community who spend time each week
with their “Littles.” Community based matches do things together throughout the
community, like visiting the library or museum, skating at the park, going out to eat, or
simply hanging out. Site based matches meet at a designated location like an elementary
school or after school program and play games, read books, draw pictures, or do other
activities available at the site.
Bigs and Littles share time, experiences, friendship and fun—little moments that create
big magic for Bigs and Littles alike!
Who can be a Little?
About Bigs
Just like Littles and their families, Bigs are from all walks of life and are as diverse as all of
America. Bigs volunteer to share some fun with a young person. Big Brothers, Big Sisters
and Big Couples make at least a one-year commitment to meet regularly with their Littles.
Like many friendships, these relationships can last much longer, some even a lifetime.
“Bigs” are carefully screened volunteers from the community who spend time each week
with their “Littles.” Community based matches do things together throughout the
community, like visiting the library or museum, skating at the park, going out to eat, or
simply hanging out. Site based matches meet at a designated location like an elementary
school or after school program and play games, read books, draw pictures, or do other
activities available at the site.
Bigs and Littles share time, experiences, friendship and fun—little moments that create
big magic for Bigs and Littles alike!
Who can be a Little?
- Littles are girls and boys between 6 and 14.
- To be matched through our community based mentoring program in La Crosse,
Littles must live in La Crosse County, Stoddard or La Crescent. - Site based mentoring programs are available for children attending Hamilton and
Franklin Elementary Schools in La Crosse, Surround Care at Emerson Elementary
in La Crosse, West Salem Elementary School, Lawrence-Lawson Elementary in
Sparta, Erickson Boys and Girls Club (La Crosse), Mathy Center Boys and Girls
Club (La Crosse) and the Ho-Chunk Nation Youth and Learning Center (La Crosse) - Littles want another adult to spend time with.
About Bigs
Just like Littles and their families, Bigs are from all walks of life and are as diverse as all of
America. Bigs volunteer to share some fun with a young person. Big Brothers, Big Sisters
and Big Couples make at least a one-year commitment to meet regularly with their Littles.
Like many friendships, these relationships can last much longer, some even a lifetime.
| Thoughts from Families “My Big Sister takes me places I never get to go and didn’t even know about. What I really like about having a Big Sister is just having a person to hang out with and knowing she is there to be with me one-on-one. It is really cool that I have her.”
“My boys were matched perfectly and it really fills my heart to see them so happy and excited. Big Brothers Big Sisters gives them the opportunity to have another person to look up to, get support from, and spend fun times with.”
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| Refer a child for a Big: Child Referral Form for Parents Child Referral Form for Professionals |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Coulee Region, 1707 Main Street, Suite 438, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-2227, Fax (608) 782-2390 |