Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is thrilled to announce its 2022 College & Career Fair, presented by Arconic, will be on Thursday, October 27. The outdoor College and Career Fair will feature two-year, four-year, trade schools, and colleges/universities, as well as local companies and businesses. BBBS-ETN is always seeking community partners as resources for our Littles. If you are interested in tabling, attending, or would like more information please contact our Match and Family Engagement Manager, Allison Leavitt at ALeavitt@TennesseeBig.org
Thursday, November 17th from 5 - 6:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 5 pm, and the training will begin at 5:30 pm. Bigs, Littles and Guardians invited. Childcare and activities will be provided for youth during the training. Please join us to gain a deeper understanding of the risk factors that may lead to youth substance use/development of a substance use disorder and how to have conversations with youth.
Save the date! The Holiday Party will be on Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am - 1 pm. Check out the Bigs' Corner for more details.
Sunday, Jan 15th at 1 pm. Please rsvp with the email or phone number you would like to receive the tickets.
We want to thank YOU! Please join us for a free dinner as we announce our Bigs of the Year and celebrate mentorship in our community. All current Bigs and a guest are invited. Alcohol will be served at this event.
Saturday, March 4th at Likewise Coffee. Drop by anytime between 9 - 11 am for a free cup of coffee and the chance to meet other BBBS caregivers.
The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Parade will step off at 10:00 am at Chilhowee Park and conclude at Dr. Walter E. Hardy Park for a special Beck Juneteenth Memorial Tribute service. Join our BBBS group as we march together.
Join the BBBS family for pizza and skating at the Change Center! Bigs, Littles, and family members are invited, but there are limited spots so please RSVP.
All Bigs are invited to join BBBS staff and other youth-serving organizations at this training. Please join us to learn more information on how to better serve our mentees who have been affected by the opioid crisis. The first half of the training will cover general information regarding the opioid epidemic. During the second half, the discussion will be centered on how the Knoxville Police Department sees the effects of opioids in our local area.