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“Rural Michigan Communities Empowering Our Youth”

Welcome to School Buddies

A Mentors in the Mitten program.

Where we invite you to “Buddy Up” with a child in need of a laugh, a catch or a smile!

Become a School Buddy today
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Invest in YOUth

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We happy to share

We’re buddied up with you!

Formally Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’ve redirected our passion to join School Buddies across rural Michigan, like you!

Our mission

To empower Michigan's rural youth through trusted, respectful mentor relationships that inspire hope and build confidence.

Our vision

Successful mentoring relationships for all Michigan’s rural children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities for all.

Our Team

Your Schools, Our Community

Clare Public Schools

Farwell Area Schools

Gladwin Community School

Greenville Public Schools

Alma Public Schools

Beaverton Schools

Ithaca Public Schools

Our team is currently partnered with the following school systems

Houghton Lake Community Schools

Charlton Heston Academy

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Logo of School Buddies Mentors with two cartoon children holding hands inside a yellow circle, text around it reads 'School Buddies Mentors in the mitten Since 1975'.

Mentors in the Mitten

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serving rural Michigan since 1975.