My Big Sister is Succeeding

Also known as "Big SiS"

My Big Sister is Succeeding (Big SiS)

A Big SiS for the My Sister is Succeeding program of For a Real Change, Inc. creates positive mentor-mentee relationships that encourage and support youth in their academic, social, and behavioral advancement. Big SiS for middle grade students meet weekly on Wednesdays with youth during the pre-programming time and serve as role models for youth. Big SiS for high school students meet on Saturdays.

Big SiS are usually students at WKU students. We encourage students to apply who have experience serving with you and maybe pursuing an academic field such as social work, education, psychology, or health and human services. Students from any academic major can apply. All Big SiS are expected to pass a background check.

 

My Sister is Succeeding

Become a Big SiS

  • Attend the orientation meeting. 
  • Mentor 4-7 MySiS participants.
  • Attend weekly MySiS meetings.
  • Facilitate conversational mentoring activities with your group.
  • Assist youth in small group lessons with educators.
  • Assist with documentation and program assessment, if needed.
  • Assist with promoting and communicating MySiS information to prospective parents and youth.
  • Serve as a role model for youth in public and private settings (including social media). 
  • Assist with other program activities, as needed.

Hear from MySiS and Big SiS

Take a moment to watch our video on the second year of My Sister is Succeeding program. This video was created for Annual Trailblazers Black History Program in which the youth received the Youth Trailblazers in the Making Award.

Meeting Days for Middle School, Junior High, and High School

Grades 6-8 meet on the below dates from 3:00-5:00pm. Programming begins at 3:30pm.

September 21-22 (overnight retreat)

September 25, 2024

October 2, 2024

October 16, 2024

October 23, 2024

November 6, 2024

November 13, 2024

February 5, 2025

February 12, 2025

February 19, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 5, 2025

March 12, 2025

March 19, 2025 (if present over spring break)

April 2, 2025 (Pinning Ceremony & Showcase)

Big SiS activity

Grades 9-12 meet on the below dates from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

September 21-22, Overnight Retreat

October 12, 2024

October 26, 2024

November 9, 2024

November 23, 2024

December 7, 2024

February 8, 2025

February 22, 2025

March 8, 2025

March 22, 2025 (if present over spring break)

April 2, 2025 (Pinning Ceremony & Showcase)

April 5, 2025