Where are you originally from, What is your major, and What year are you? I am from Roswell, New Mexico. I am working on my Master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management. This is my first year of grad school. What do you want to do after graduation? After graduation, I would like to gain management …
Our 50th Celebration
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock has been serving the Lubbock community and 19 surrounding counties for the past 50 years. Over the years, children have been matched with a volunteer that becomes their Big Brother or Big Sister. The program helps a child reach for their full potential in education, develop greater aspirations, and believe in themselves. Their Big …
Summer 2020 Intern Spotlight: Jaicee
Where are you originally from, what is your major, and what year are you? I’m from Plains, Texas. My major is Family Studies and I am a Senior at Lubbock Christian University. What do you want to do after graduation? I want to be a child life specialist after getting my masters at Texas Tech. Why did you choose to …
Community Resources to Help During COVID-19.
The past couple of months during the COVID-19 outbreak has been a difficult time for many people in our community. As non-essential businesses were closing, restaurants stopping dine-in, and schools moving to online learning from home; it was a difficult time for workers, parents, and children. Many in our community are in need of help so we want to provide …
How to Ignite Potential While Staying Healthy
In just a few months, we live in a different world. People are working from home, restaurants are drive-thru and pickup only, and supermarkets have empty shelves. Now is the time that we must stay home and practice social distancing. What does this mean as a Big Brother or Big Sister? How can you still ignite potential in your Little …
Spring 2020 Intern Spotlight: Savannah
Where are you originally from? What is your major and expected graduation year? I am from Artesia, New Mexico. I am majoring in Psychology and plan to graduate in May 2020. What do you plan on doing after graduation? I plan to move to Oklahoma and hopefully find a job working with children. Why did you choose to intern at …
Spring 2020 Intern Spotlight: Taylor
Where are you originally from? What is your major and expected graduation year? I’m originally from Lantana, Texas which is just a few minutes outside of Denton, Texas. I’m a Public Relations major and I’m expected to graduate in August 2020! What do you plan on doing after graduation? My current plan is to move back to Denton and pursue …
Spring 2020 Intern Spotlight: Hannah
Where are you originally from, your major, and expected graduation year? From: Seminole, Texas Major: Human Development and Family Studies Graduation Date: May 2020 What do you plan on doing after graduation? I honestly do not know. I hope to be able to work at a place like BBBS and a place that helps those in the community. Why did …
National Mentoring Month
January is one of our favorite months at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock, but not because of the cold weather and coffee! We love January because it is National Mentoring Month! This month is a great time for us to thank past and present mentors as well as share with you the great benefits of becoming a mentor. It …