You Can Empower Youth.

We were founded as an innovative alternative to the juvenile justice system. Today, that spirit drives us to create empowerment and equity for the youth of Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties. But we need your help. We have over 60 kids on our waiting list. Apply today, and our support staff will be with you every step of the way in your journey as a mentor.

Just being there for your Little tells them they matter—that there’s someone there to help during day-to-day challenges. Time spent together doing “normal” things in your world can open your Little’s eyes to a whole new view of what their brightest future possible can look like. Bigs aren’t perfect, they’re just present.

Here’s the impact you can make in a few hours a month.

Community-Based Mentoring

Littles might consider their Bigs to be their heroes. But Bigs are just regular people who invest a little time in meaningful interactions with kids to help them harness the potential they’ve had all along. Sharing a few hours several times a month doing activities you both enjoy can be transformational for both of you. Mentoring can be as easy as cooking, playing or watching a sport together, playing games, doing chores or just hanging out to talk.

School-Based Mentoring

School-based Bigs meet weekly with a Little during the lunch hour in elementary and middle schools throughout the county. Most spend time eating, talking, playing games, or heading outside for some fresh air and a walk. Being a good influence, a good listener and a good friend is just that simple. Bigs and Littles meet during the school year only, not during summer vacation.