BBBS of Johnson Co.

are the best family in the whole world.” To help Jayden finally get to meet his Big, A) apply to become one at bbbsjc.org/get-involved, B) encourage a friend, family member, or colleague to apply, and/or C) share this post! Thank you, #BBBS fam! #EndTheWait #Mentor #Connect

observer. He doesn’t like being pushed out of his comfort zone. Interests: Jayden enjoys movies, biking, board games, baseball, X box, and Legos. Things You Can Do Together: • Go biking • Explore BBBS and community events • Play catch Things to know about Jayden’s family: “We

75 kids in Johnson County are waiting and longing right now for a Big or a Big Couple. To humanize this need, we have launched a feature of hope – Waiting Little of the Month. This July we are spotlighting a compassionate young man who has been waiting nearly three years! to

@BBBSCI @BBBSA So cool, congratulations!!!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has been recognized as a Pinnacle Award Winner at the @BBBSA National Conference! 🏆 Out of 225 agencies across the country, we are 1 of 8 agencies to receive this top honor. #boldBIGfuture

@JohnsonCountyIA are represented pretty darn well. #Pride #pridemonth #LoudAndProud #allkids #PositiveYouthDevelopment

invite you to celebrate them and all our Bigs and Littles! Thank you to @ColonyAcresIA for sharing their beautiful property to film. Keep an eye out for @thejavahouse_ cameo. The @uiowa is looking splendid. Overall, we think the @CityOfIowaCity, @NorthLiberty, and

We couldn't be prouder that @BBBSA produced this beautiful piece for Pride Month featuring none other than our incredible match: Big Tristan Schmidt, MPA and Little Kai who have been friends for over three years. We are grateful to count them as part of the #BBBS village and we

What is YOUR favorite part about having a mentor? We want to know in the comments; good luck having half as much as these two! #fridayfun #BBBS #friendship #laughter

and ways to help, e-mail Dina at dina@bbbsjc.org. Thanks! #community #service #engage #strongertogether #knowledgeispower

Thank you to the Iowa City Noon Optimist Club for learning about BBBS last week! We really enjoyed meeting them and are grateful this big-hearted group is working to help youth and our community. If your workplace or organization would like to learn more about the #BBBS impact

Big Brother Ray Haas was recently inducted into the Iowa volunteer Hall of Fame. He shares here how mentors helped him transition from being a wayward child into a Hall of Famer... with an assist from the @iowaswarm and @hawkeyefootball tight end @luke_lachey! #volunteer #mentor

To help Riley and local kids like him: A) Learn more and become a Big at bbbsjc.org/get-involved, B) Encourage someone you know to apply, and/or C) Share this post! THANK YOU! #EndTheWait #Volunteer #Connect #Empower #Mentor #Inspire #Purpose #StrongerTogether #Community

peers. He is selective in activities, and I'm hoping having a trusting relationship with a Big will allow him to venture outside of his comfort zone. And Riley’s love for others is one of a kind. I would love to spread the joy and happiness that he gives me daily.” – Riley’s mom

BBBS of Johnson County is launching a new effort to inspire volunteer mentors for the 75+ children hoping for a Big Brother or Big Sister: Waiting Little of the Month! We create strong and lasting impacts by partnering with amazing families and young people like Riley, pictured

"Being yourself is one of the greatest things you can do." Thank you to Tristan and Kai for sharing their truth and insights and partnering with us to impact and inspire others! #PrideMonth #BiggerTogether #Belonging #Community