Nonprofit · Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
Omaha, NE
Since 1959, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands (BBBSM) has been dedicated to igniting the potential of young people through the power of one-to-one mentoring. As an affiliate of the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, BBBSM connects youth with caring adult mentors across the Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Lincoln metro areas. Through meaningful, professionally supported mentoring relationships, BBBSM helps young people build confidence, develop positive relationships, achieve educational success, and make healthy life choices. By partnering with families, volunteers, and community supporters, BBBSM creates lasting connections that empower young people to reach their full potential and build brighter futures.
Get help
Enroll a youth in our Community-Based Mentoring program. Youth must be between the ages of 7 and 14 at the time of enrollment.
Services and resourcesPrograms and services
Community-Based Mentoring
This program matches youth ages 7–14 with caring adult mentors (Bigs or Big Couples) based on shared interests and personalities. Through fun community activities, new experiences, and meaningful one-to-one connections, mentors help young people build confidence, explore their potential, and develop lasting relationships.
MentorU
Our MentorU program connects high school students with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and support as they navigate their high school years and prepare for the future. Through monthly in-person meet-ups at school and ongoing online communication, mentors help students build confidence, develop important life skills, and reach their full potential.
Compiled from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands’s own website and public filings. Last checked October 22, 2026. Something out of date? Send a correction.
