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The Most Meaningful Gift You Can Give: The BBBS Florida Specialty Plate

Give a gift that drives change all year long. Learn how to gift the Big Brothers Big Sisters specialty license plate and support mentoring across Florida.


Why Giving Tuesday Matters More Than Ever for Florida’s Youth

Giving Tuesday: Help Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida reduce the youth mentor waitlist. Your donation this Giving Tuesday supports local mentoring, volunteer recruitment, and life-changing one-to-one relationships across Florida.


DAF Day: Support Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentorship Through Donor Advised Funds

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida on DAF Day to make an impact through Donor Advised Funds. Help reduce waitlists, support youth mentorship, and strengthen nonprofit programs.


BBBS Florida Sponsors 2025 FFAC Conference in Jacksonville

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida is proud to sponsor the 2025 Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters Conference in Jacksonville. Learn more about our partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha and how brothers can get involved as mentors.


Florida Statewide Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor Recruitment Campaign

Big Brothers Big Sisters Florida launches its first-ever statewide recruitment campaign from October 1–31 to recruit Big Brothers and Big Sisters across all 11 markets.


BBBS Association of Florida Welcomes New Board Member - Jason Maddox

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida welcomes Jason Maddox, Vice President at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, to the Board of Directors. Learn how his leadership, mentoring, and youth coaching will help advance BBBS Florida’s mission across the state.


Welcome Leslie Lee: New Chief Financial & Operating Officer at BBBS Florida

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida welcomes Leslie Lee as the new Chief Financial & Operating Officer. Leslie brings 20 years of BBBS Tampa Bay leadership, experience from Metro Inclusive Health, and a lifelong passion for mentoring.


Celebrating the Retirement of David Arnold, CFO and Director of Operations

Celebrating the retirement of David Arnold, CFO and Director of Operations at Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida, whose 17 years of leadership helped impact over 80,000 children through mentoring programs statewide.


BBBS Association of Florida Welcomes New Board Member - Dr. Phylicia Taylor

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida welcomes Dr. Phylicia G. Taylor to its Board of Directors. Learn about her impact, background, and how you can join our mission to create a diverse board of leaders across Florida.


Bigs with Badges: Mentoring That Builds Trust and Breaks Cycles

Bigs with Badges connects first responders with youth across Florida through one-to-one mentoring. Learn how this Big Brothers Big Sisters program builds trust, prevents juvenile justice involvement, and strengthens communities.