Big Sisters waiting to be matched today! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock is happy to announce that there is currently no wait for girls to be matched with a Big Sister! When a child has a mentor, they are more likely to have higher educational success, higher aspirations, and improved confidence. A Big and a Little build a friendship that …

Where are you originally from, what is your major and what year are you? Hereford, Tx. Senior majoring in Human Development/Family Studies and Nursing. What do you want to do after graduation? I want to go to nursing school and become a Pediatric Nurse. Why did you choose to intern at BBBS Lubbock? I used to be a Big Sister …

January is National Mentoring Month It is our favorite time of the year, National Mentoring Month! National Mentoring Month started in 2002 to focus on the need for mentors. An important part of the campaign is Thank Your Mentor Day, in which Americans thank and honor their mentors. This year, Thank Your Mentor Day will be on January 29th, and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …