| Refer a Child for a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple |
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
Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples vary in age, interests and professions, but all
want to do something to help children. Bigs volunteer to share their time and friendship
with a young person. They make at least a one-year commitment to meet regularly with
their Littles. Like many friendships these relationships can last much longer, some even for
a lifetime.
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.
- Littles want another adult to spend time with.
- To be matched through our community based mentoring program:
- in La Crosse, Littles must live in La Crosse County, Stoddard or La Crescent.
- in Winona, Littles must live in Winona County.
- in Trempealeau County, Littles must live in Trempealeau County.
- Site based mentoring programs are available for children regularly attending the
following sites :
- In the Greater La Crosse area:
- Hamilton Elementary School
- Franklin Elementary School
- Surround Care at Emerson Elementary School
- Erickson Boys and Girls Club
- Mathy Center Boys and Girls Club
- Ho-Chunk Nation Youth and Learning Center
- West Salem Elementary School
- Lawrence-Lawson Elementary in Sparta
- In Winona:
- Key Kids at Jefferson Elementary School
- Key Kids at Madison Elementary School
- Key Kids at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary School
- Lewiston-Altura Elementary School
- Amistad program for Latino children in St. Charles, MN
- In Trempealeau County:
- Arcadia Elementary School
- Blair-Taylor Elementary School
- Eleva-Strum Schools
- Independence Elementary School
- Whitehall Elementary School
- Osseo-Fairchild Schools
About Bigs
Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples vary in age, interests and professions, but all
want to do something to help children. Bigs volunteer to share their time and friendship
with a young person. They make at least a one-year commitment to meet regularly with
their Littles. Like many friendships these relationships can last much longer, some even for
a lifetime.
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| Thoughts from Families 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: La Crosse Area Winona Area Trempealeau County Child Referral Form for Professionals La Crosse Area Winona Area Trempealeau County |