NEWS ROOM
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
April 2024
Executive Director
BIG TIMES MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Click on the links below and catch up on the latest news from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota!
What's New
Jenna Scapanski named 2024 Growing Up Big Award Winner
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – In 2015, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota established the BriAnna Kruzel Growing Up Big Award to honor BriAnna Kruzel, a former Little Sister and…
Learn more about Jenna Scapanski named 2024 Growing Up Big Award Winner
Active Match Beneficial for Allie and Addison
When Allie Margarian was matched with her Little Sister, Addison, in April 2021, she knew…
Read more about Active Match Beneficial for Allie and Addison
A Little Competition Builds A Solid Bond
Terran Bursch and Cullen were both nervous the first time they met. Terran remembers not…
Read more about A Little Competition Builds A Solid Bond
Time with Big Sister Dani has Aaliyah looking to the future
Aaliyah has always been a good student – smart and attentive. She is a good…
Two mentors, double the encouragement for Carter
When he reflects back to his younger self, Carter is grateful to have had two…
Father-Son Duo Bond Through Mentorship
Gary Stang doesn’t know why he chose Big Brothers Big Sisters to fill the void…
Dani Lovejoy Found Meaningful Relationship Thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters
When she looks back at her younger self, Aaliyah didn’t even realize she needed help…
IN THE NEWS
Carter, Stangs Honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters - Sartell Newsleader, Feb. 21, 2024
Sartell Mentor Honored as "Big Sister of the Year" - Sartell Newsleader, Feb. 6, 2024
Minnesota's Big Brother of the Year - Benton County News, Jan. 30, 2024
Minnesota Announces Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year - WJON, Jan. 25, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Making National Mentoring Month Push - KNSI, Jan. 9, 2024
Mentorship Vital for Brighter Future (Letter to the Editor) - The Newsleaders, Jan. 5, 2024
Here's a Big Opportunity for Central Minnesotans to Make A Difference - River 96.7 Website, Jan. 4, 2024
Paying It Forward: MN High School Hockey Players Adopt Family - 98.1 Website, Dec. 21, 2023
Pierz Native Named SCSU Alumni Service Award Winner - Morrison County Record, Sept. 22, 2023
Putnam Honored by BBBS of Central Minnesota- KNSI, Aug. 29, 2023
Stavrum honored with Friend of Youth Award- St. Joe Newsleader, Aug. 25, 2023
Emmitt Edwards on Aug. 15 Sherburne County Area United Way Podcast - Aug. 15, 2023
Learn About Becoming a Big at Iron Street Tuesday - 98.1 Website, July 31, 2023
Noticing the Impact - Benton County News, July 25, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Program Director Honored - KNSI, June 29, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Wins National Award - WJON, June 28, 2023
SCTCC, Sauk Rapids-Rice Sign BBBS Agreement - St. Cloud Tech Website, May 26, 2023
Diaz Receives BriAnna Kruzel Memorial Scholarship - The Patriot, May 18, 2023
Dr. Potter Bigs on Campus Celebrates Seven Years in 2023 - St. Cloud State Today, May 10, 2023
Molitor Honored as Statewide Big Brother of the Year - St. Joe Newsleader, April 7, 2023
Several Local People Honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota - St. Cloud Live, March 3, 2023
Three St. Cloud Residents Earn Big, Little of the Year Honors - WJON, Feb. 28, 2023
Target Circle Customers Can Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota - KNSI, Feb. 27, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is recognizing Sartell-St. Stephen High School Bigs - Sartell Newsleader, Feb. 3, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Successful in Holdingford - Morrison County Record, Jan. 13, 2023
Pierz Big Brothers and Sisters Recognized as Part of National Mentor Month - Morrison County Record, Jan. 27, 2023
Bowling for Kids Sake - Patriot News MN, Jan. 31, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Increasing College Presence - KNSI, Dec. 12, 2022
A New BIG Partnership - ISD742 Website, Nov. 7, 2022
BIG Partners Launches to Mentor District 742 Students - KNSI, Nov. 3, 2022
Central MN Big Brothers Big Sisters Gets Big Donation - KNSI, Oct. 26, 2022