Bowl for Kids is a fun and easy way to change a child’s life!
Join over 800 individuals and companies who raise money for BBBS and celebrate with a weekend of bowling, food, drinks, team photos, costumes, and killer door prizes. Click event name to learn more.
Our annual Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony recognizes the achievements of graduating high school seniors who are receiving BBBS educational scholarships, as well as the commitment of Littles who are 14 years and older, have been matched for at least one year, and promised to complete their high school education.
BBBS’ annual Hobie Day provides Bigs, Littles, and their families with an exciting way to stay cool in the summer sun! Local sailing group the Austin CATS provides all of the equipment and expertise needed for participants to enjoy a refreshing sailboat ride and sailing lessons on the lake.
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for Austin’s brightest gem, the 2023 Ice Ball Gala. It’s a night of elegance, inspiration, and revelry that makes a lifetime of difference for children in our community.
Bigs and Littles celebrate the season together at our annual Holiday Party enjoying food, festivities, activities, and gifts.
“Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”
“My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”
“Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”
“With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”
“My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”
“Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”
“My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”
“My Big makes me feel important.”
“I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”
“If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”
“My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”
“My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”
“Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”
“As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”
“My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”
“I love reading with my Big Sister.”
“As a Big, I get to spend time with my Little doing things I loved doing as a kid – exploring, going out to eat, cooking, visiting book stores, and being there as another ear and voice as she tries to navigate her world.”
“My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”
“My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”
“Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”
“My husband is gone a lot on military assignments, and I wanted our daughters to have another responsible adult in their lives that they could have fun with and talk to if they didn’t feel comfortable talking to me.”
“Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”
“It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”
“Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”
“As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “
