When mentorship meets
community, potential ignites!

READY TO BE A
PART OF SOMETHING

BIG?

Our Mission Runs on Mentors –

Are You In?

Our mentors – Bigs – don’t just give time. They build trust, create stability, and spark possibility. These connections matter. They shape confidence, shift perspectives, and ignite potential that lasts a lifetime. You don’t need special training – just the willingness to show up.

If you’re ready to be part of something BIG, now’s the time. Join us to mentor a waiting child in your community. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star serves youth in Houston, Dallas, Tarrant County, West Central TX, and Wichita County.

BECome A BIG

THIS IS WHAT Mentoring LOOKS LIKE

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. Through youth mentoring we nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn’t do any of it without you. Volunteer to become a Big and mentor a waiting child in your local community. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star serves youth in Collin County, Denton County, Dallas County, Houston, Tarrant County, Abilene, Stephenville, and Wichita Falls.

98%

promoted to the next grade
level
after being matched for
6 months or more

93%

improved or maintained
in Academic Performance/School Grades

95%

improved or maintained
in Educational
Expectations

Real Life Mentoring Stories

ExxonMobil Presents BIG Graduation Celebration Honoring Class of 2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston recently celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual BIG Graduation Celebration, presented by ExxonMobil. The event welcomed more than 100 attendees, including 58...

2026 BOWL For Kids’ Sake: The Big Insurance Bowling Challenge

Insurance Industry Leaders Strike Up Support for Houston Youth On May 21, Houston insurance professionals gathered at Lucky Strike Houston for Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston’s annual BOWL For...

Two catfish, one mountain, a thousand memories

Beneath the clear sunny skies of May 16, Big Benley and Little Kolten shared laughter, excitement, and smiles after reeling in two massive catfish, during an enriching field trip to...

Be the BIG Difference

Are you ready to be part of something greater? To make a meaningful difference through a small act? Within you lies incredible power to create lasting change for children in our communities. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star offers volunteer mentoring opportunities across one of the organization’s largest service areas. Transforming a young person’s life in Houston, Dallas, Tarrant County, West Central TX, and Wichita County, is simpler than you might think.

You have tremendous power. Will you use it to help?
No special skills, extensive resources or formal training required – just do what you do best – be you.

VOLUNTEER

Apply to become a volunteer Big and mentor a waiting child in your local community.

DONATE

Support mentoring financially and help place a mentor in the life of a child.

ENROLL A CHILD

Enroll your child to be matched with a caring adult mentor in your local community.

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