Where One Relationship
Can Change Everything
Whether in rural towns or urban neighborhoods across Manitowoc and Sheboygan County, our mission is unwavering. We ignite the power and promise of youth through strong, caring, mentoring relationships that inspire confidence, connection, and lifelong success — creating ripple effects that strengthen entire communities.
No matter your reason for visiting
— supporting, volunteering, or exploring —
what you’re stepping into is powerful:
Investing in mentorship means investing in the important stuff.
Whether in classrooms, workplaces, clinics, or neighborhoods, BBBS strengthens connections that drive academic success, build soft skills, boost mental health and overall well-being, and inspire long-term growth.
Classrooms
Workspaces
Clinics
Youth
Neighborhoods
Communities
Youth
Teens
Home
Partners
Volunteers
Classrooms Workspaces Clinics Youth Neighborhoods Communities Youth Teens Home Partners Volunteers
Strengthen Families
Academic Success
Connections Strengthened
Boosted Mental Health
Improved Skills
Inspiration for Long-term Growth
Meaning Relationships
Inspiration for Long-term Growth
Boosted Mental Health
Strengthen Families Academic Success Connections Strengthened Boosted Mental Health Improved Skills Inspiration for Long-term Growth Meaning Relationships Inspiration for Long-term Growth Boosted Mental Health
For families, educators, employers, and nonprofits, BBBS is a trusted partner in creating stronger, more supportive communities—one meaningful relationship at a time.
Why Mentoring Matters
Now More Than Ever
Today’s young people are facing record levels of depression, anxiety, and isolation. In fact, Gen Z youth report unmet mental health needs related to these challenges four times more often than Baby Boomers, and more than twice as often as Millennials.
At its core, mentoring means making sure no young person feels alone. It means having someone who shows up — consistently, compassionately, and without judgment.
Yet research shows that millions of youth are growing up without a single trusted adult in their lives.
That’s where we (you included 😊) step in — to make sure every child has someone in their corner.
Source: The National Mentoring Partnership, Who Mentored You? A Study Examining the Role Mentors Have Played in the Lives of Americans Over the Last Half Century
50 Years of Friendship
Witness the power of mentorship in action. This heartwarming story spans five decades, showcasing the enduring bond between a Big Brother and his Little. From childhood milestones to life’s greatest moments, see how one connection transformed two lives forever.
Watch Bob and Brian’s story