About Big Brothers Big Sisters

Our Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

 Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

Accountability

By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:

  • Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
  • Avoidance of risky behaviors
  • Educational success

Our History

We are a non-profit agency positively impacting children’s lives in Lucas and Wood counties. Big Brothers and Big Sisters programs were operated independently in Toledo from 1937 to 1961. By January 1980, the programs had merged to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio. Our agency provides service consistent with the standards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

We are financially supported, in part, by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, the United Way of Greater Toledo, Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, the City of Toledo, and by corporate sponsorship, private donations and fundraising events.

Our Staff

We have professionally trained staff who carefully matches qualified volunteer mentors with children in long-term mentoring relationships. The staff also provides on-going support to those matches and their families to help children stay in school and succeed.

Executive TEAM

Dr. Marvin Whitfield

Dr. Marvin Whitfield

President & CEO

Alissa Hernandez

Alissa Hernandez

Interim Administrative Director

Abby Terraza-Cobo

Abby Terraza-Cobo

Director of Operations

Liz Watson

Liz Watson

Interim Fund Development Director

Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson

Fund Development Consultant

Staff

Leah Hampton

Leah Hampton

Program Specialist

Ikea King

Ikea King

Program Specialist

Our Volunteers

Morgan Siler

Morgan Siler

“Bigs” Engagement Coordinator

Dorian Revels, RN

Dorian Revels, RN

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Thasia Awad

Thasia Awad

Mental Health Specialist

Danielle Reddick

Danielle Reddick

Program Development Specialist

Alex Brinkman

Alex Brinkman

Volunteer Website Manager

INTERESTED IN MAKING A DONATION?

Please send donations via check, made payable to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio.

Checks can be mailed to

P.O. Box 1369 Toledo, OH 43604

Upcoming Events

  • April 15, 2023
  • Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser
    April 15, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Miracle Lanes
  • April 22, 2023
  • Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser
    April 22, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Miracle Lanes
  • April 29, 2023
  • Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser
    April 29, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Miracle Lanes
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