Empowering Programs Bigger Impact
Whether you're enrolling your child, donating, or stepping up as a Big, our mentoring programs help young people across the Black Hills reach their full potential.
Changing Lives for the Better, Forever.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills has been the home of one-to-one mentoring in Western South Dakota since 1961.
Our mentors meet with kids out in the community and on the South Dakota Mines campus, and starting in 2027, our Big Futures program will help teens prepare for life after high school. Our unique brand of one-to-one mentoring makes a Big impact right here at home.
What Do We Achieve?
We help kids build confidence, do better in school, make good decisions, and avoid risky behaviors. We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters by regularly measuring how our Littles grow.
Whom Do We Serve?
Young people ages 6 to 18 across the Black Hills, and their families. Our Bigs, donors, and partners come from all walks of life and every corner of our community.
What Do We Do?
We carefully match each child with a caring adult mentor, and our professional staff support every match from the very first meeting on.
Mentoring Programs
Community-Based
Kids and teens are paired with caring adult volunteers who meet about four hours a month for activities they both enjoy.
Campus Kids
Littles meet every other week with a South Dakota Mines student mentor for STEM activities and a meal, with no waiting required.
Big Futures
Helping teens ages 15 to 18 prepare for life after high school. Launching in 2027.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Let's create more opportunities for young people together.
