About Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN
Making a BIG impact in LITTLE lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has been transforming the lives of children since 1970. We are a member agency of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, consisting of more than 350 agencies nationwide.
Our vision is that all children achieve success in life.
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Years of Service
Current Matches
Littles Waiting for a Big
Amount Needed Per Match
Mentoring Works
Mentoring works and the statistics back it up. Littles involved in our program are more likely to:
Why Mentor?
Mentor 2.0 Match, Big Sister Paula and Little Sister Lexus
Mentoring is important because, “not only would you be helping a young adult better prepare for the future and help him/her increase their chance of future success, you get the opportunity to show them they are valued and important. To see the impact that has on them is very touching and leaves you gaining much more than you could ever expect.”- Big Sister Paula
Latest news
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE INDUCTS THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS INTO HALL OF FAME
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE INDUCTS THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS INTO HALL OF FAME Agency to also recognize Outstanding Community Partners and award five area youth college scholarships KNOXVILLE, TN (May 13, 2018) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS-ETN) will host its third annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Awards
ARBY’S FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $12,000 TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE
ARBY’S FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $12,000 TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE Funds will support technology-enhanced mentoring program at South Doyle High School KNOXVILLE, TN- (May 9, 2019) – The Arby’s Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee more than $12,000 to support its Mentor 2.0 program at South Doyle
SUNTRUST FOUNDATION PROVIDES $5,000 GRANT TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE
SUNTRUST FOUNDATION PROVIDES $5,000 GRANT TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE Funds will support BBBS-ETN Mentor 2.0 program at South Doyle High School KNOXVILLE, TN– (April 30, 2019) – SunTrust Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee a $5,000 grant in support of its Mentor 2.0 program. BBBS-ETN’s Mentor 2.0
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HOSTS CAREER DAY FOR MARGINALIZED YOUTH
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HOSTS CAREER DAY FOR MARGINALIZED YOUTH Event includes panel of diverse speakers and community leaders KNOXVILLE, TN — (March 26, 2019) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee will hold its first Career Day event on Thursday, March 28. Mentees, most of whom are first-generation college students, will receive recruitment
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE NAMES MENTORS OF THE YEAR
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE NAMES MENTORS OF THE YEAR Big Sister Laurie Stone and Big Brother Mike Lewis honored KNOXVILLE, TN – (February 12, 2019) — In celebration of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has named its Mentors of the Year. Big Brother Mike Lewis and Big
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE MATCH LAUNCHES “POSITIVELY KNOX” T-SHIRT BRAND
Additional Media Coverage –WBIR-TV: Live A Little: Meet Jamal and Ryan –WATE-TV: 6-Year Friendship That Started at Big Brothers Big Sisters Could be One For Life –WVLT-TV: Brothers by Heart Share a Common Goal –KNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL: Senior Kickstarts “Positively Knox” to Spread Upbeat Message –EAST TENNESSEE ENLIGHTENER: Positively Knox: A “Bigs” and Littles” Business Venture