Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert

MLK Day is considered a a day on, not a day off, and is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. We thank and recognize all of our volunteer mentors who honor MLK's legacy each and every day throughout the year each time they get together with their Little Brother/Little Sister! #MLKDay #MLKDay2021 #mentoringmatters #ementoring #mentoring #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Our E-Mentoring program started off 2021 by setting New Year’s resolutions and goals! Each participant was given a blank snowman and for every goal, they were given a decoration to add to their snowman. Upcoming E-Mentoring activities include a scavenger hunt and a Valentine’s Day craft. #mentoringmatters #ementoring #mentoring #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced this year’s Golden Globe Ambassadors: Jackson and Satchel Lee (children of Director Spike Lee). Jackson Lee has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters as the philanthropic cause he will support as this year’s Ambassador. Having a Dad as a mentor inspired me to choose BBBS, a charity built upon the foundation that forming positive, intergenerational relationships can have a profound impact on young lives, said Jackson Lee. We appreciate the support from 2021 Golden Globes and Ambassador Sir Jackson Lewis Lee who believes in the power of mentoring! #BiggerTogether #BBBSMentoringMonth #MentoringMonth #MentoringMonth2021 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

It’s National Mentoring Month! Celebrate the New Year with us by becoming a mentor. Research shows mentors are critical to ensuring every child can reach their full potential. Join us in making sure every child has a caring adult in their life! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3i2kDZY #BBBSMentoringMonth #MentoringMonth #MentoringMonth2021 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Empowering potential can be a walk in the park literally. It’s National Mentoring Month. We ask all of our mentors to share this image and tell your friends what mentoring means to you. #BBBSMentoringMonth #MentoringMonth #MentoringMonth2021 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Happy Hanukkah to all our friends! #Hanukkah #Hanukkah2020 #holidays #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

We thank Big Brother Arnie Gillman, the members of the Jewish Men’s Outreach Group of the Desert and the Brotherhood of Temple Sinai for gathering holiday gifts for our kids! They are truly Santa’s Helpers bringing joy to so many children in our program this holiday season! #Christmas #Christmas2020 #holidays #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

A BIG thank you to The Gardens on El Paseo for sponsoring Santa pictures to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert! Pictured with Santa is BBBSD Board member Mike Solomon and his family. We truly appreciate the continued support and partnership to help the kids in our program! #PhotoswithSanta #Santa #Christmas #Christmas2020 #holidays #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Big Brothers Big Sisters and Nordstrom Rack are partnering to celebrate the moments of mentoring! In stores nationwide today - December 31, customers can purchase a $10 Moment card to celebrate specific moments when mentors make a difference: Practicing for an Interview Helping with Homework... Learning to Tie a Tie In addition to the $10 Moment donation, customers will also be able to donate $1 at the cash register. All donations made at the Palm Desert Nordstrom Rack store will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert. Learn more at: https://www.nordstromrack.com/bbbs #holidays #Christmas #Christmas2020 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #NordstromRack #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Happy New Year from all of us at BBBSD! Thank you for supporting our mission in 2020, we look forward to better health, happiness, and prosperity for our community in 2021! #newyears #holidays #welcome2021 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Big Little Holiday Fund! Because of your generosity, we have already raised $1,225.00 that will provide our Littles with holiday gifts! The FURTHER EXCITING NEWS is that Big Brother, Jeffrey Tropple will donate $500 to the fund if an additional $500 is raised! So if you haven't donated yet or know someone who may be interested, please donate and SHARE this post! Thank you for helping make a Little Brother or Little Sister’s h...oliday season merry and bright! #holidays #Christmas #Christmas2020 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Wishing BBBSD staff member, Kiara Felix a very happy Halloween birthday! #HappyBirthday #birthday #birthdaygirl #Itsyourbirthday #Halloween #Halloween2020 #superstaff #dreamteam #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Congratulations to this new match of Ed and Damian! Damian is excited to get a Big Brother. Ed and Damian are looking forward to visiting the Palm Springs Air Museum, watching sports together and sharing their interest in history with one another. Parents who want to enroll their children in our program to get a Big Sister or Big Brother, we are accepting applications! Enroll here: https://bit.ly/2HDb1r7... #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Today is Giving Tuesday! So we're calling on our friends to help brighten a child’s holiday season by donating to our Big Little Holiday Fund! The EXCITING NEWS is that TODAY Facebook WILL MATCH each donation dollar for dollar! Your donation of $25 or more will provide one of our Littles with a holiday gift that will surely put a smile on their face. The cutoff time for the donation match by Facebook is 4pm PST.... Thank you for helping make a Little Brother or Little Sister’s holiday season merry and bright! #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2020 #holidays #Christmas #Christmas2020 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

SAVE BIG and SUPPORT BBBSD now - November 1st! During the Westfield Palm Desert's SHOP YOUR HEART OUT event, you can enjoy exclusive offers from retailers, including, discounted sales, gifts with purchase + more! To participate, just go to the link below and choose your donation amount of $10, $25, or $50 to unlock your SAVINGS! Thank you for your support! Unlock your savings here: https://bit.ly/3lQxM95... #shopyourheartout #shopforacause #community #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

READY. SET. SHOP! Westfield Palm Desert's SHOP YOUR HEART OUT event started today! Enjoy exclusive offers from retailers, including, discounted sales, gifts with purchase + more, all while supporting BBBSD now - November 1st! To participate, just go to the link below and choose your donation amount of $10, $25, or $50 to unlock your SAVINGS! Thank you for your support! Unlock your savings here: https://bit.ly/3lQxM95... #shopyourheartout #shopforacause #community #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

We're just 2 DAYS AWAY from the Westfield Palm Desert's SHOP YOUR HEART OUT event! Donation tickets are NOW ON SALE for this MASSIVE SAVINGS event which benefits BBBSD and other valley charities and happens October 23rd November 1st! To participate, just go to the link below and choose your donation amount of $10, $25, or $50 to unlock your SAVINGS! Enjoy exclusive offers from retailers, including discounted sales, gifts with purchase + more, all while supporting BBBSD! Th...ank you for your support! Unlock your savings here: https://bit.ly/3lQxM95 #shopyourheartout #shopforacause #community #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

We are so thankful to have Charly Yeoman as one of our supporters. For the past 3 years, she has been offering complimentary haircuts to the Littles in our program. Recently, she had the opportunity to style Vinsent’s hair. His Big Brother Wally, sent us before and after pictures and this comment: "Charly is beyond amazing. She reviewed alternative styles, provided donuts and coffee for me, spent an hour creating a true boutique custom style, did a shampoo/ wash, provided samples of "product" and instruction on use. We were so impressed and Vinsent was a changed boy, not just in appearance! What a tremendous contribution of time and talent on her busiest day." #hairflair #hair #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #CharlyYeoman #BBBSDesert

Know a girl who needs a BIG SISTER? We are actively recruiting girls who are in need of a caring Big Sister Mentor: https://bit.ly/345od0j #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Donation tickets are NOW ON SALE for Westfield Palm Desert's SHOP YOUR HEART OUT event from October 23rd November 1st! Just go to the link below and choose your donation amount of $10, $25, or $50 to unlock your SAVINGS! Enjoy exclusive offers from retailers, including discounted sales, gifts with purchase + more, all while supporting BBBSD! Thank you for your support! Unlock your savings here: https://bit.ly/3lQxM95 #shopyourheartout #shopforacause #community #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals tomorrow and Wednesday, Oct. 13 - 14! Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0683335 and Amazon Smile will donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert! Thank you for your support! #PrimeDay #PrimeDay2020 #youshopamazongives #makeadifference #charity #shoptillyoudrop #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

We want to thank the members of Coachella Valley National Charity League for donating their time to help us with an office project! #community #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Get ready to SHOP YOUR HEART OUT & SUPPORT BBBSD from October 23rd November 1st at Westfield Palm Desert! Your ticket will give you access to exclusive offers from retailers, including discounted sales, gifts with purchase + more! Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to BBBSD to help us further mentoring programs in the Coachella Valley. Tickets will be available online soon, so stay tuned! #shopyourheartout #shopforacause #community #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

In celebration of Sarah’s senior year in high school, Big Sister Gabby took her on a ‘foodie’ and cultural adventure in the LA area. They enjoyed Korean Barbecue, Chinese Hot Pot and Indian Cuisine. They also visited the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden and Descanso Gardens. In November these two will celebrate their 7 year match anniversary! #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Sheri and Jenna were first matched on Sept. 28th 2010 and continued being an active match in our program until Jenna graduated from high school in 2019. Jenna is now a Sophomore at College of the Desert, majoring in Health Science with an emphasis on Nursing. To this day they still get together or talk on a monthly basis. This is a recent picture of the two of them enjoying a meal together and catching up with one another. Friends for life!... #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert

Big Sister Isabel understands the importance of mentoring combined with family for the success of her Little Sister Rosita! Another amazing success story in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth2020 #mentoringmatters #beamentor #kidsmatter #kids #instakids #instagood #instacommunity #GoBigCV #BeABigCV #BeaBig #community #BBBSCV #BBBSDesert