Big Bothers Big Sisters program by Serenity Knott and Greg Drake. It takes little to be big!
5 County organization. One on one mentoring for children "littles". Littles looking for "Bigs" - adults to spend some time with. Background checks on a national level include references and in person interviews.
Serenity does back grounds and matches Bigs and Littles.
Community Based, one on one, Couples and family matches, 2 hours 2 x a month for a year is the commitment. School Sites connections too. 30 minutes a week, for a 2-school year commitment. Bigs can apply for a scholarship from Federated. Lunch Buddies - anyone who wants to go to an elementary school during lunch, color, play board games, and eat if you want. 2-year commitment. Matchmakers is a monthly giving program, if you can't give your time, you can set up recurring donations to support BBBS programs. Fundraising annual events, Evening for Kid’s Sake - Gala and auction. Bowl for Kids’ sake - bowling fundraiser, anyone can have a team. Golf for Kid’s Sake annual golf tournament fundraiser typically held in Faribault.
The organization is governed by a board of directors. Quarterly board meetings, and fundraising help. If you are interested in board service contact Michelle Redman. In 2025 951 kids were matched, 913 in 2024 currently there are 305 kids waiting to be matched. Rice County has 47 littles looking for matches. Fliers passed out to check out more information.
