HOUSTON MATCH & FAMILY EVENTS
Bigs+Littles and Parent/Guardians+Littles & Families are invited to attend these events. Registration is required for most events.
Mastering the Basics of Money with KWKC.Org
Description: Do you want to take control of your financial future, but you don’t know where to start? Littles/Mentees, Parents/Guardians and Bigs/Mentors age 17-28 years old are invited to learn basic money rules that anyone can follow to begin the journey toward creating financial wealth.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: BBBS, 1003 Washington Ave, Houston TX 77002
Registration Link to Sign Up: Mastering the Basics of Money
Summer Street Party sponsored by Greater Houston Police Activities League and Big Brothers Big Sisters
Description: The Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) and BBBS are hosting our first annual Summer Street Party! Matches and Families from across Houston are invited to enjoy food, fun, games, raffles, and prizes. Vendors will be on site to provide information for fun summer activities for youth! If you are unable to attend, please let your Little’s Parent/Guardian or Big/Mentor know about this event.
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: BBBS, 1003 Washington Ave, Houston TX 77002
Registration Link to Sign Up: Summer Street Party
We will be celebrating our Big Brothers Big Sisters Graduating Seniors at the 2023 BIG Graduation Dinner and Party!
Littles/Mentees* and High School Bigs* who graduate this school year are invited to celebrate!
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Reception begins at 6:00pm
Dinner begins at 6:30pm
Location: BBBS Downtown, 1003 Washington Ave, Houston TX 77002
*Each Graduating Senior may bring up to two guests.
Please RSVP: 2023 BIG Graduation
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YMCA Memberships: Did you know that as an active Big/Mentor with BBBSTX, you and your Little get FREE memberships to the YMCA? The YMCA of Greater Houston partners with BBBS to offer a free citywide membership to all matched Bigs and Littles enrolled in the BBBS mentoring program. Membership gives you access to 26 YMCA locations throughout the Houston Area and is valid for one year from date of your YMCA enrollment. (You may renew for free yearly as long as you continue in an Active Match with BBBS). If your match should close, your membership with YMCA will discontinue the month following the closure of your match. If you would like to sign up for the YMCA, please click this link to complete the form and membership application will be mailed to you at the end of the month: https://forms.gle/ELSvtyjB7qqK1Kae8
REMINDERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has announced a national partnership with T-Mobile, where we have the opportunity to connect our eligible Little/Mentee families to the T-Mobile Project 10 Million. This initiative has T-Mobile providing FREE 100 GB of internet per year for 5 years AND a FREE hotspot (including free shipping) to qualifying families. There are no fees, costs or annual re-certifications. Check out the following link to see the eligibility requirements and to learn more: T-Mobile Project 10 Million
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is offering tips to our volunteers on how to make the most of the Match relationships with Littles and their families. During each episode, you’ll hear from a Big and a Parent/Guardian as they share how they’ve enriched their mentoring relationship through positive experiences, collaboration, and engagement. You can listen to episodes 1-5 by clicking here: https://bbbsofamerica.podbean.com/
MATCH ACTIVITIES IDEAS:
- Miller Outdoor Theatre has free performances all summer long: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance-list/
- Discovery Green has free yoga, Tai Chi, Screen on the Green, and a lot of fun activities for Bigs+Littles and Littles+Families.
- Check out Hello Woodlands for fun and free events in the Woodlands/
- Houston on the cheap is your resource for saving money on entertainment, fun, restaurant deals, special events and other bargains: https://www.houstononthecheap.com/
- Looking for a list of Things to do in Houston, with kids? Check here for restaurants, activities, things to do, and places to go: https://www.jillbjarvis.com/
- For a list of 365 Things To Do In Houston, you can find general activities and events here: https://365thingsinhouston.com/\
If you are Big Brother or Big Sister and are on Facebook, please join our BBBS Greater Houston Community-based Bigs Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/bbbshoustonbigs
If you are a Parent/Guardian, please join our BBBS Greater Houston Parent/Guardian group: www.facebook.com/groups/bbbsparentsguardians