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Swipe to see all the fun we had at our Egg Drop Ac

Swipe to see all the fun we had at our Egg Drop Activity!!! Not one egg broken when dropped from 2 stories! I see some future scientists in this group! #eggdrop #stemforkids

Check out some of our Matches enjoying Match Night

Check out some of our Matches enjoying Match Night - Open House this week at the NEW office!! These monthly nights are a great opportunity to use our free space to bring homework, dinner, games, or whatever while spending time together.

Only 7 days left to SHOW YOUR LOVE for BBBS! Vote

Only 7 days left to SHOW YOUR LOVE for BBBS! Vote for us as your favorite Charitable/Community Service Organization and for our area events that are fun and distinctive (Plant Sale, Putt-A-Round, Over the Edge, and Golf).
Go here https://localsloveus.com/vote/64656/ and vote today by October 4!

#1to1Mentoring

During Yoga in the Park, we learned it’s ok to f

During Yoga in the Park, we learned it’s ok to fall back down and get back up and try again! Then made mala beads to remember we tried something new and maybe hard but still did it! Thank you Kellie for leading our wonderful class today!

Yes that’s a big check, but want to know what’

Yes that’s a big check, but want to know what’s even bigger?! Kids’ POTENTIAL!!! Thank you to all our “Edgers” for raising money that goes to igniting potential in kids here in our community!

BIG thank you to Van Horn for doing their “Stuff

BIG thank you to Van Horn for doing their “Stuff the Trunk” school supply drive for us!

We couldn’t ask for better weather and location

We couldn’t ask for better weather and location for our Day Camping activity! We had so much fun setting up tents, playing games, making hotdogs, sitting by the fire, enjoying banana boats, and more!

Check out our matches having a blast learning how

Check out our matches having a blast learning how to disc golf with great instruction from Iron Lion!

Check out another one of our new matches- off to a

Check out another one of our new matches- off to a "running start"- quite literally!

Big Brother Kyle and Little Brother Kamryn hit it off right away over their mutual love of sports and their competitive natures. The competition started early, as they quickly discovered that they both consider themselves to be fast runners. Of course they had to see who was faster, so they kicked off their match with a race through the BBBS parking lot!

Each one held the lead at various points in the race, but it ended in a photo finish and we had to call it a TIE! There is talk of a re-match, and we see many more races in their future! Welcome to the BBBS team, Kyle and Kamryn!

It’s been over a month since our matches have be

It’s been over a month since our matches have been able to meet in person, and our Bigs have a special message of encouragement and hope to share with our Littles! 💚 #KeepKidsConnected

Plant Sale is just over a week away, and we could

Plant Sale is just over a week away, and we could use your help! To learn more about volunteer opportunities, and to see how we’ll be practicing social distancing guidelines, click the “volunteer” button at www.plantsale.org. #volunteer

It's officially #NationalVolunteerWeek, so we can'

It's officially #NationalVolunteerWeek, so we can't let today go by without saying a BIG thank you to the thousands of volunteers who have given of their time and talents to support youth mentoring in the Quad Cities area over the years.

Whether you serve on our board, share insight as a committee member, assist at a fundraiser, or give one-on-one time to a Little, we are grateful for YOU. 💚
#BetterTogether #KeepKidsConnected

We are so encouraged hearing stories of the creati

We are so encouraged hearing stories of the creative ways Bigs are staying connected to their Littles in these days of social distancing. 💚Big Brother “grading” his Little Brother’s math homework before he submits it online.
💚Bigs and Littles visiting virtual zoos together through video chat.
💚Bigs, like Kristin, using this time to become Pen Pals with their Littles.
💚Matches playing online board games together.
💚Special surprises safely being delivered to Littles at home… birthday cakes! Legos! Craft supplies! Dinner! Easter baskets!
💚And of course, lots of texts, phone calls, and FaceTime!
We can say for certain that our volunteers aren’t letting a Little distance stop them from making a BIG impact. #bbbsmv #togetherbutapart

Looking for a way to beautify your yard AND suppor

Looking for a way to beautify your yard AND support a good cause? Pre-order some gorgeous flowers from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Plant Sale and directly impact the lives of local youth!
We’re making lots of updates this year to ensure we have a safe event, so we’re offering FREE delivery or drive-thru pick up options for any size order!🌺🌸🌼 Send greetings to a local health care worker, first responder, or senior, but purchasing a “Tribute Basket” to be donated! ❤️ Pretty flowers. Delivered right to your door. Helping local children. Triple win.💚💚💚 Visit www.plantsale.org to place your order today!
#plantforacause #plantsale2020 #1to1mentoring #bbbsmv

Social distancing has us all doing unexpected thin

Social distancing has us all doing unexpected things… like cramming an office chair in our car so we can work from home more comfortably, or taping construction paper hearts to our windows, or strategically tracking upcoming shipments of toilet paper!
And we’re curious: how many of these activities have become part of your #coronalife? Can anyone get a BINGO?

Over 200 Littles in our area are waiting for a Big

Over 200 Littles in our area are waiting for a Big right now. Together with the NFL Inspire Change Foundation, we’re doing something about it. The BIG DRAFT is here. Quad Cities, you’re on the clock! Visit bbbsmv.org/beabig to get in the game! #nfl #beabig #bbbs #mentor

Meet Rycker! He is 6-years-old and has been waitin

Meet Rycker! He is 6-years-old and has been waiting to be matched for over a year. He is both smart and active! He loves going to the park, biking, and playing games on his tablet! Are you Rycker’s future Big Brother? Tag a friend below who could step up to empower Rycker!

Learn more here: www.bbbsmv.org/beabig

#WaitingWednesday #EndTheWait #BBBSMV

Meet Mary! She is 8-years-old and has been waiting

Meet Mary! She is 8-years-old and has been waiting to be matched for over four months! She is a very smart girl who enjoys reading, drawing, and playing games outside. She is a happy go lucky kid who is friendly, creative, and outgoing! Are you Mary’s future Big Sister?
Tag a friend below who could step up to empower Mary!
Learn more here: www.bbbsmv.org/beabig
#WaitingWednesday #IgnitePotential #EndTheWait #BBBSMV #BeABig

Meet Justice! He is 14 years old and has been wait

Meet Justice! He is 14 years old and has been waiting for a match for over one and a half years! He loves being outside and doing activities such as biking, camping, fishing, and ATVing. He also enjoys to go bowling, cook, and play games! He is friendly and introverted. Are you Justice’s future Big Brother? Tag a friend below who could step up t empower Justice!
Lean more here: www.bbbsmv.org/beabig
#WaitingWednesday #EndTheWait #BBBSMV

Matches join the festive fun with us at the recent

Matches join the festive fun with us at the recent city of Davenport Halloween parade! We spread the word about mentoring to a great crowd! This was our first time in a parade, and we did learn one lesson... we’re going to need more candy and glow sticks next year!

#HappyHalloween #IgnitePotential #BBBSMV 🎃👻

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