BBBSNEW Blog

NEED FOR YOUTH MENTORS GROWING

September 5, 2019
BBBSNEW Serving More Children in Brown, Door, Shawano Counties GREEN BAY, Wis.— Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin (BBBSNEW) is raising awareness about the need for mentors as its programs expand and are on track to serve even more [read more...]

MATCH OF THE MONTH | ALISON SAXTON & CALLISTA

September 3, 2019
  Each month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin shines a light on the relationships that we are helping build within our community. Please help us congratulate Alison Saxton (27) and her Little Sister Callista (13), both from Green [read more...]

Photos: REACH | Fish for Teens 2019

August 31, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters was fortunate to offer tBigs matched with teen Littles the opportunity to learn to fish after which Littles received a fishing rod, reel and tackle kit. Matches received instruction from volunteers from the Brown County Chapter [read more...]

Photos: REACH | Match Picnic 2019

August 22, 2019
More than 130 people got a real KICK out of the annual Match Picnic on Aug. 15, 2019, at the Ashwaubenon Community Center, enjoying burgers, hot dogs, sides and desserts before a slew of activities. Program Specialist Keren Marsh lead several [read more...]

FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORTS YOUTH MENTORING

August 20, 2019
Door County Community Foundation Grants $1,000 to BBBSNEW GREEN BAY, WI — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin (BBBSNEW) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Door County Community Foundation, Inc., in support [read more...]

Photos: REACH | Careers with Critters

August 12, 2019
Wow — Aug. 7, 2019, was a memorable REACH activity for the matches who attended Careers with Critters at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay. A major storm swept through the city and knocked out power just as [read more...]

Photos: REACH | Charter Fishing Excursions 2019

August 6, 2019
Many thanks to Capt. Paul Novak of Scrapper II Great Lake Sport Fishing Charter of Kewaunee Scrapper II Charters (920-660-0550) for donating several charter fishing excursions on Lake Michigan for our Bigs and Littles this summer. Matches were able to [read more...]

Photos: Open House and Farmer’s Market 7/31/19

August 1, 2019
More than 50 people attended Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin’s Open House on July 31. The event provided an opportunity for Bigs and Littles, prospective Bigs and Littles and community supporters to see the new facility at 520 [read more...]

Supporter Spotlight: Green Bay Packaging

August 1, 2019
Green Bay Packaging builds legacy of support for kids Supporting young people in the community is something Bryan Hollenbach and his company, Green Bay Packaging Inc., believe in strongly. Founded in Green Bay in 1933 by George Kress, the paper [read more...]