Meredith Blakey

I'm about to enter the third year of being matched with my Little--time flies when you're having a good time!

You don't need to have a specific title, a degree, or any special qualifications other than being compassionate, patient, & affirming. Because just like mentoring itself, a kid will never ask that you be perfect, only that you be present.

Maybe it was the coach who encouraged you to keep going. The guidance counselor who insisted your dreams were within reach. The colleague who took the time to listen and offer advice even though they weren't your manager.

The truth is these little moments are what shape our lives & can have life-changing impact on the lives of young people. It takes a little time, a little encouragement and a laugh or two, so that every child has what - and who - they need to achieve a BIG and brighter future. Because mentorship sounds huge, but the truth is...

It takes little to be big. 

Please join me in supporting BBBSCI during the Big Blitz by:

• volunteering to be a Big,
• donating to help me reach my goal and support the BBBS mission, or
• sharing my fundraising page with others. 

Any of these small actions will make a big impact in a young person's life.

Thank you!
Merry

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Read on for a message from BBBSCI:

At BBBSCI, our Bigs are nothing short of heroes. They show up for the young people in our community day in and day out, making the future brighter with every connection they build. The youth of Central Indiana are asking for mentors, and our Bigs step up—without hesitation.

But being a Big is more than just mentoring. It’s about being a cheerleader, a listener, a teacher, and most importantly, a friend. It’s about standing beside our Littles and cheering them on through every milestone, challenge, and success.

Right now, we have 1,000 youth eagerly waiting for mentors like our Bigs. That’s 1,000 lives ready to be changed, 1,000 opportunities to build connections that last a lifetime. These young people are full of potential, and they’re looking for someone who will believe in them, support them, and help guide them toward a brighter future. Our Bigs are stepping up—but we need even more people like them to meet this urgent need!

To our MVP Bigs: Thank you for your leadership, your impact, and for believing in the limitless potential of Central Indiana’s youth. You are shaping lives, creating brighter futures, and proving that mentorship truly makes a difference.

Together, we’re changing the game for young people—and we couldn’t do it without you. 

900+ mentoring relationships in the BBBSCI program annually

300 young people connected & referred to other youth-supporting programming

150 youth supported through group mentoring

15 LITTLE MEMORIES – This year, your support does all this and creates some BIG magic! Every challenge achieved on Giving Tuesday unlocks a little memory for 15 lucky matches! These memories are bucket list opportunities for Bigs and Littles, made possible by generous supporters like YOU.