find big joy in the little moments

youth served

400+

Volunteer Hours

6,500

waiting littles

88

what’s the big deal?

We believe every child has incredible potential. Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, helping them build confidence, achieve their dreams, and create brighter futures.

That’s why we match awesome kids (Littles) with inspiring adult mentors (Bigs) to form life-changing friendships! Through these connections, Littles gain new experiences, develop skills, and dream BIG—because when a child is empowered, the possibilities are endless.

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2024 Big Sister of the Year Lauren Theriot

“my little sister reminds me to slow down, not take life too seriously, and try not to stress as much over silly things.  I will forever be one of her biggest cheerleaders. After all, she is our future.”

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Two people are standing outside holding black T-shirts with a logo design in front of a sign that reads 'Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana.' The sign also includes the website 'bbbswla.org' and the address '4135 Common.' The logo on the
Two people sitting on a wooden bench at CM Farms in Dry Creek, Louisiana, surrounded by pumpkins and wooden structures.
A smiling child stands outdoors wearing a black "Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana" T-shirt, with a design that reads "Defending Potential Est. 1984." Another person is partially visible in the background, wearing an NFL jersey. Overcas
Two people holding black t-shirts with the Big Brothers Big Sisters logo in front of a graffiti wall.
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A person wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a polo with a logo stands beside a child with tousled curly hair, outdoors with blurred vehicles and trees in the background.
Group of police officers posing with a certificate at a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana event.
Two people holding Big Brothers Big Sisters shirts in a restaurant.
Two friends wearing bright vests smiling outdoors on a sunny day.
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A group of police officers and children standing together inside a store with holiday decorations.
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A person standing next to a black Huffy bicycle in front of a sign for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana.
Two people sitting at a table coloring with Crayola markers, basketball game on TV.
Two individuals posing for a photo at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana event. One person is holding a framed award certificate. The backdrop features the organization’s logo and name.
Two people playing a basketball video game on a wall-mounted TV in an office-like room with an American flag.
Two people smiling and holding black T-shirts with the Big Brothers Big Sisters logo in front of a graffiti wall.
Three people inside a store standing by a shopping cart. There are boxes of indoor propane heaters on the shelves behind them. The floor is polished concrete.
Two people walking on a sidewalk near a sports facility with a fence, under a cloudy sky.
Two people standing in a store aisle, one holding a toy and a Pokémon card, surrounded by toys and colorful merchandise.
Two people holding Big Brothers Big Sisters t-shirts in front of a colorful wall depicting "Lake Blues."
Two people wearing black sports jerseys with a logo pose together holding a football on a grassy field. One is an adult wearing sunglasses and a visor, the other is a child. People and sports equipment are visible in the background.
Group of kids standing in front of a colorful mural with a watermelon and city building.
Two girls holding black t-shirts with logo, standing in front of a graffiti wall.
A boy and a woman wearing "Big Brothers Big Sisters" T-shirts, standing on a grassy field. The boy has face paint, and they both smile at the camera. Other people and goalposts are visible in the background.
Two people standing in front of a colorful mural with "DeRidder" text and a red vintage car graphic.
Group photo of four people, including a man holding a certificate and a young boy holding an award, both labeled Big Brother of the Year 2024. The other two people are women, one wearing a black jacket and the other a green blazer.
Group of people standing behind tables with various toys and games, including Lite-Brite, Scrabble, and stuffed animals, in a room with graffiti on the walls. Some individuals are wearing Santa hats.
Two people smiling in a store, one adult wearing a blue "Detroit Dragons" hoodie and carrying a shopping cart, and a child wearing a pink jacket holding a shopping bag, standing in the checkout area.
Three people standing behind a ping pong table with wrapped gifts on it. The individuals are casually dressed and appear to be in a recreational or office setting. Behind them, there are shelves with various items and a large Connect Four game.
Two women smiling, one holding a certificate and the other holding a bouquet, in front of a "Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana" backdrop.
A smiling adult and child holding up black T-shirts with a green and white "B" logo. The shirts read "Big Brothers Big Sisters."
A group of four people smiling in a room with a gingham-patterned bulletin board and a table displaying various plates of food. The individuals appear to be posing for a selfie or group photo. Two people are wearing glasses and one wears a headband.
Three people standing in front of a wall with the Big Brothers Big Sisters logo, holding a large check. The person in the middle is wearing a branded T-shirt.
Two people smiling and holding black Big Brothers Big Sisters T-shirts in front of a colorful graffiti wall.
Young girl at a store checkout with a red shopping cart, wearing a denim jacket and yellow shirt, with pink and black hair accessories.
Group of people smiling indoors, some wearing festive clothing, in front of a wall with colorful graffiti.
A man and a boy wearing black vests with the "Big Brothers Big Sisters" logo, standing outdoors on a grassy field. The boy is holding a cup with a yellow straw.
An adult and a child, both wearing black shirts with the Big Brothers Big Sisters logo, standing in front of a colorful painted wall.