Our Vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.
“81% agreed their Big changed their perspective on what they thought possible in life.”
AGENCY NEWS:
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN appoints new CEO, travis austad
Introducing, Travis Austad
Exciting news! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin is proud to introduce our new CEO, Travis Austad. He brings with him a remarkable 15-year nonprofit experience within the Boys & Girls Club movement, including the Greater Chippewa Valley. Austad arrives with a wealth of expertise and an unwavering dedication to empowering youth and fortifying communities.
2023-2024 Fundraising Events
Celebrating 51 years of Friendships
Join us on November 3rd at The Crescent as we celebrate the powerful impact of mentoring.
Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2024
Visit our event page to find out about our largest fundraiser of the year!
Play Golf for a Good Cause
The 12th Annual St. Croix Valley Fund a Match Golf Tournament, is returning to the beautiful St. Croix Valley in 2024!
Our Annual Battle Golf Tournament is our signature golf event in the Chippewa Valley. We bring in the best supporters and provide an amazing experience for our participants with a unique and fun day of golf!
New Program in 2023
Volunteer Today!
IN SEARCH OF: YOU
We're trying to match our waitlist of children with a Big that complements their interests. We have a record number of children on our agency waitlist and need your help! Here are a few of the interests our children have listed:
Outdoors Adventurers
STEM Experimenters
Swimmers
Sports Fanatics
Lego Tinkerers
Car Enthusiasts
DIY Extraordinaires
If this sounds like you, we'd love to tell you more about how you can build a friendship with a child who needs one. Take the first step by filling out the form on BBBSA’s website. You’ll be prompted to enter your ZIP code first to direct you to the right programs.
The Janet E. Proctor Scholarship
is awarded to a former “Little” enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. Mentor or Mentee experience, Character, Attitude, Academic History, Initiative, and Involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin activities are factors considered in awarding the scholarship. The scholarship award is a minimum of $1000.00.
Buy or Donate Gently Used Sporting Goods to Support Mentoring
Sporting World is owned and operated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin to generate needed funding for 1-to-1 youth mentoring. Visit our store at 707A N. Main Street in River Falls, WI.
Volunteer to Defend Potential
Our core volunteer need is always more mentors; especially Big Brothers! But we know it's not the best fit for everyone. Luckily, there are many ways you can help start children on the road to success. Check out some of our other volunteer oppotunities.
