When Alaina became a Big, she hoped to inspire—but she never expected how much her Little, Kacey, would teach her in return. From library visits to acts of selfless giving, their match has blossomed into a journey of mutual growth, laughter, and learning. One unforgettable moment? A $20 grocery challenge that turned into a powerful lesson in empathy and community. Discover how mentorship is changing lives—one story at a time.

As part of the Improving Tomorrow: Prevention Focused Mentoring Grant, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa provides monthly prevention-focused toolkits to mentors and parents/guardians. These toolkits include helpful resources, conversation guides, and information related to substance use prevention, with monthly themes such as Alcohol Awareness Month or Red Ribbon Week. The toolkits are designed for matches enrolled in the Prevention-Focused program, they are available

Match Spotlight: Jacob & Katie – Growing Together Katie and Jacob Jacob and Katie have built a strong, lasting match grounded in trust...

“My family and I immigrated to the States when I was about ten years old. I had the privilege of being in the Big Brothers Big Sisters...