Austin, TX - March 6, 2026: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas announced today that it will merge with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, effective April 1; bringing together two mission-driven organizations to expand youth mentoring services and strengthen long‑term outcomes across the Austin region.
Under the merger, BBBS Central Texas, known for its high‑quality program delivery to its more than 500 active Big/Little matches each year, will join forces with BBBS Lone Star, an agency recognized for its strong governance, operational excellence, and proven administrative infrastructure. The combined organization will operate under the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star agency structure while continuing all existing services in Central Texas.
This merger leverages the complementary strengths of both organizations:
- BBBS Central Texas: A long-standing reputation for deep community relationships and exceptional match support, driven by a program team with decades of experience and consistently strong youth‑outcome results.
- BBBS Lone Star: A statewide leader in nonprofit operations, known for strong governance, financial stewardship, and scalable administrative systems.
Together, the merged agency will be positioned to accelerate growth, expand services, and bring the power of one‑to‑one mentoring to even more young people across Texas.
“The Central Texas program team has long been a driving force for youth mentorship in the Austin community,” said Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Board Chair for BBBS Central Texas. “Through this merger with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, we are building on that strong foundation to reach more young people across the Austin area. Together, we are strengthening mentorship and solidifying its future in Central Texas.”
Jennifer Scott, BBBS Lone Star Interim CEO added, "Uniting our teams will strengthen the Central Texas organization’s mission and ensure long-term impact. By working together to maintain and elevate local services and foster local community engagement, we will reach more youth, strengthen support for families, and provide our mentors, staff, and community stakeholders with the resources and stability they deserve. We're thrilled for this opportunity to unite and, above all, serve more kids throughout Central Texas."
BBBS Central Texas will continue offering the same mentoring programs the community knows and values. Volunteers, families, donors, and partners will experience no interruption in services. All existing matches will continue to receive the same level of support and relationship-building guidance from the program professionals they know and trust.