Happy National Mentoring Month! We recently had the chance to catch up with the 2018 Big Brother of the Year, Randy Rene, on what it’s been like to be a Big to his Little Brother Henry. Why did you decide to become a Big? Recently I read a quote from Ayesha Siddiqi that said, “Be...Read More

Over the holidays we had so many special moments within our community in support of mentorship. One big highlight was a holiday surprise from a mother whose four boys were matched in our program back in 2005! Raising four young boys, as a single mother, was no easy feat for Abieyuwa Odighizuwa. Knowing that her boys...Read More

We are thrilled to recognize Monica and Jeni as Big and Little Sisters of the year, celebrating the beautiful friendship they’ve developed over the last four years! The two have stayed close throughout the pandemic and Little Sister Jeni even kept Monica company over Zoom calls, talking and playing games, as she recovered from a...Read More

Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, when we see a young person, we see more than who they are. We see the world they can transform, and the potential they possess to make it happen. There are approximately 16 MILLION kids in America growing up without a mentor. Your donation today will bring...Read More

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest was awarded the #4 Most Admired Non-profit at the Portland Business Journal’s Most Admired Companies luncheon yesterday! Thank you to all of the amazing Bigs, Littles, Board Members, Ambassador Board Members, Employees, and Supporters who make our work possible. It takes a village to raise a child and we...Read More

On Saturday, October 8th, the BBBS community gathered in the community room at Umpqua Bank in the Pearl District to host one of our ongoing high school workshops. Led by Program Coordinator Ninfa Rodriguez, 22 Littles, Bigs, siblings, and parents came together to learn more about the different career paths and academic journeys of the six...Read More

On Friday, September 23rd the BBBS Columbia Northwest community rallied together at the Redd on Salmon after a two-year hiatus. The sun shined bright as guests arrived to enjoy the cocktail hour, packed with entertainment featuring saxophonist Eldon T. Jones, Finn the Magician, a 360 photo booth, and delicious cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Cocktails. We were...Read More

“I’m so thankful for the time I had with my Big Sister. Truly, without her, I would not have gone to college.” – Jane, Alumni Little Sister & new Workplace Mentoring Director at BBBS At Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, our team has built a strong community of compassion and caring that has Alumni...Read More

On Saturday, August 13th, Bigs and Littles embarked on a day of adventure at Tree-to-Tree Aerial Adventure Park. It was a perfect summer day to spend outside in nature before heading back to the classroom. When each match arrived, they were greeted by the friendly familiar faces of their BBBS Match Support Specialists. The Tree-to-Tree team...Read More

Little Brother and recent high school graduate Oswaldo won a shopping experience at his local Express through their #DreamBig Project. Express, a national partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, is focused on post-secondary success, empowering young people to reach their full potential. Over the last year, Oswaldo has worked tirelessly on his FAFSA,...Read More