Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County

2021 BIG Event
2021-10-29 | CA
PRESENTS
The 2021 BIG Event
OCTOBER 29, 2021
With COVID cases spiking in the County, we rescheduled the BIG EVENT and had a hybrid event on October 29th , with a small group of sponsors and board members in person and more joining us online! The in person event was held at SLO Brew Rock, and live streamed by their incredibly talented AV team! This year’s BIG EVENT was the most successful to date, raising more than $208,000 for our mentoring programs! BIG Thanks to our very generous sponsors, donors and volunteers for making this possible.
We are working on our 2022 date, so stay tuned and we will get the word out ASAP! In the meantime, take a look at some of the fun from The Rock!
View photos here

Interested in joining our amazing list of sponsors? Contact Patty Carpenter at patty@slobigs.org or 805-329-1956
Would you like to make a donation for our auction?
Click here for Auction Donation Form
2021 BIG Event Sponsors

View photos from the 2019 BIG Event!

BIG THANKS TO OUR

2021 FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS

2022 BIG Event
2022-06-17 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | CA
PRESENTS
THE BIG EVENT
June 17, 2022
LET’S DO IT AGAIN!
After two years of having the BIG EVENT in the fall, we are moving back to our early summer roots. The 2021 Big Event broke all records, with almost $210,000 raised for our programs. The generosity of our donors was unparalleled, and we are hoping for a repeat!
Today, we have 69 children waiting to be matched with a caring mentor and your support is vital. We hope that you will continue to support the kids by joining us for the BIG EVENT. We will have a small group in person, and will also be live-streaming the program and auction. Our professional auctioneer and his crew will be heading up the auction, and our silent auction runs online for 4 days, giving you a fantastic opportunity to bid on your favorite packages. The funds we raise are necessary for us to continue providing case management for existing matches and to make new matches. Your generosity can help us match these children with the mentors they deserve.

REGISTER HERE

2022 BIG EVENT photos

Interested in joining our amazing list of sponsors? Contact Patty Carpenter at patty@slobigs.org or 805-329-1956
Would you like to make a donation for our auction?

Click here for Auction Donation Form

2021 BIG Event Sponsors

View the Live Stream video from the 2020 BIG EVENT

BIG THANKS TO OUR 2021 BEVERAGE SPONSORS

2023 BIG Event
2023-06-23 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | CA
PRESENTS
THE BIG EVENT
June 23, 2023
LET’S DO IT AGAIN!
Today, we have 64 children waiting to be matched with a caring mentor and your support is vital. We hope that you will continue to support the kids by joining us for the BIG EVENT. We will have a small group in person, and will also be live-streaming the program and auction. Our professional auctioneer and his crew will be heading up the auction, and our silent auction runs online for 4 days, giving you a fantastic opportunity to bid on your favorite packages. The funds we raise are necessary for us to continue providing case management for existing matches and to make new matches. Your generosity can help us match these children with the mentors they deserve.

REGISTER HERE

Interested in joining our amazing list of sponsors? Contact Jenny Luciano at Jenny@slobigs.org or 650-274-6632
Would you like to make a donation for our auction?

Click here for Auction Donation Form

2023 BIG Event Sponsors

BIG THANKS TO OUR BEVERAGE SPONSORS

House of Bread Fundraiser
2023-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | House of Bread, 1025 Farmhouse Lane, San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
Join us at House of Bread for a delicious restaurant fundraiser.

House of Bread
Friday, September 8
4:00pm – 6:00pm
1025 Farmhouse Lane, San Luis Obispo
A percentage of each sale benefits BBBS!
Close to the airport, this House of Bread location is more than bread – there’s wine, pastries, meats, cheese, etc. We look forward to seeing you!

AMBIANCE Fundraiser
2023-09-29 10:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 UTC | Ambiance Boutiques, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, CA
Since 1973, AMBIANCE has been dedicated to offering not just fashion, but a vibrant and welcoming shopping experience that’s become a part of our community’s fabric. Their collection features a wide array of women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry, catering to every moment in your life – whether it’s a cozy day out, a professional look, or a glamorous event. Every season, their dedicated team thoughtfully selects and curates each piece, ensuring only the best finds its way to you. Discover them at their locations in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo!
From Friday, September 29th to Sunday, October 1st, your shopping indulgence doubles as a force for good. We’re excited to share that 10% of all in-store and online sales during this period will be directed towards supporting our work with children and youth in the community. Shop, sparkle, and make a positive impact with AMBIANCE – 737 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

Dodge for a Cause 2023
2023-10-20 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Avila Bay Athletic Club, 6699 Bay Laurel Pl, Avila Beach, CA, 93424, United States
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County’s annual dodgeball tournament is on!
Funds from this exciting event go directly to the at-risk children and youth we serve in SLO County.
1. GATHER YOUR TEAM: Find 5 – 7 other dodgeball enthusiasts (for a total of 6 – 8 players). Share our event flyer with your crew here.
2. REGISTER: Get your teammate’s names and REGISTER HERE today!
3. STUDY THE RULES: Even though we all know dodge, duck and dive, here is a link to our rules that you’ll be agreeing to. The most important rule is to have fun, shake hands, make friends and be spirited!
4. WIN! Prizes will be awarded to the Most Awesome Costumes, Tournament Champions, and Consolation bracket winners (we give prizes for the first losers!).
Click here for SPONSORSHIP opportunities.
Please contact Caity McCardell at caity@slobigs.org or call 805-540-1926 with questions.
REGISTER HERE TODAY!

WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO WATCH?
You can still come! Support Big Brothers Big Sisters, cheer on your friends, and join us as a spectator. You can enjoy an evening of watching dodgeball and having food & drinks from our no-host bar!
Whether you’re playing, cheering, or both, remember the 5 D’s of Dodgeball:
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and DONATE!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
2023 Presenting Sponsor

2023 Sponsors

Brooks Burgers Fundraiser
2023-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Brooks Burgers, 134 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Join us at Brooks Burgers for a delicious restaurant fundraiser.

Brooks Burgers
Thursday, November 9, 2023
4:00pm – 7:00pm
134 Tank Farm Road, SLO
RSVP here
Have you tried Brooks Burgers? DELICIOUS! And a percentage of each sale on November 9, 4pm-7pm, benefits BBBS!

The Healing Bridge: Mentoring's Role in Healing From Trauma
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalists Church, 2201 Lawton Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
The Healing Bridge: Mentoring’s Role in Healing From Trauma with Author Katya Cengel and Therapist Elizabeth Barrett
Tickets not required! 🙂
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Saturday, January 20
Unitarian Universalists Church
2201 Lawton Avenue, San Luis Obispo
2:00pm appetizers and mingling
2:30pm interview with Elizabeth Barrett and Katya Cengel
Sponsored by the generosity of Joan Sargen, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is partnering with Elizabeth Barrett (The Reluctant Therapist) and Katya Cengel (Big Sister and author of Straightjackets and Lunch Money) for a conversational interview about the topic of mentorship as it relates to mental health.
About Author Katya Cengel
Katya Cengel became patient number 090 71 51 at the Roth Psychosomatic Unit at Children’s Hospital in 1986. She was 10 years old. Hospital staff put her in a straitjacket – and on anti-psychotic medication. Thirty years later Katya, now a journalist, tracks down the doctors, psychologists and counselors who once cared for her. The experience inspired her book, Straitjackets and Lunch Money, and her role as a Big Sister.
About Elizabeth Barrett, The Reluctant Therapist
Elizabeth W. Barrett is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years in the helping professions as a clinician, coach, and educator. Elizabeth is a Lecturer in the Psychology and Child Development Department at Cal Poly, SLO and for 15 years she has hosted her weekly radio show and podcast, A Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, on KCBX Central Coast Public Radio.
With heartfelt gratitude to our generous event sponsor, JOAN SARGEN.

Flag Football Community Day
2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Laguna Middle School, 11050 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
The BBBS SLO 2024 Flag Football event is on April 27 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Laguna Middle School, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Our flag football game is available to our Littles, their siblings, and our Bigs. But we’re especially looking to our community for BIG FANS to be there! We’ll have resource booths and games that will be available to the whole community.
Interested in volunteering as setup crew, coaching, or refereeing? Email madi@slobigs.org, or text (805) 329-1955 for more information!
Are you a nonprofit who would like to have a table at our resource fair? Please fill out this form linked here. Thanks!
If you’re a community member who would like to show up to be a BIG FAN, we welcome you!
If you’re a Big, Little, or family member, please use these links to sign up to play:
English Flag Football signup linked here
Spanish Flag Football signup linked here

The BIG Event 2024
2024-05-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Rod & Hammer The Rock, 855 Aerovista Pace, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
We are pleased to announce our legacy event for 2024: the BIG Event will be held on Friday, May 17.
The BIG Event
Friday, May 17
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Rod & Hammer The Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo
Auction details coming soon.
Please contact your host or email Caity McCardell at caity@SLObigs.org or call 805-540-1926 if you would like to attend this exclusive event.
Thank you!

VairFest Fundraiser
2024-06-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-23 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | CA
We are delighted that Central Coast Corsa’s Vairfest 2024 is raising funds for our programs! Join them in Arroyo Grande June 21 – 23 and support the car club dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the Chevrolet Corvair.
For more info, visit their website at www.centralcoastcorsa.org

Dodge for a Cause 2024
2024-10-04 17:00 UTC | Avila Bay Athletic Club, 6699 Bay Laurel Pl, Avila Beach, CA, 93424, United States
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County’s annual dodgeball tournament is on!
VOLUNTEER REFEREES NEEDED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Funds from this exciting event go directly to our mentorship programs that serve children and youth in SLO County.
1. GATHER YOUR TEAM: Find 7 other dodgeball enthusiasts (for a total of 8 players). Share our event flyer with your crew here.
2. REGISTER: Get your teammate’s names and REGISTER HERE today!
3. STUDY THE RULES: Even though we all know dodge, duck and dive, here is a link to our rules that you’ll be agreeing to. The most important rule is to have fun, shake hands, make friends and be spirited!
4. WIN! Prizes will be awarded to the Most Awesome Costumes and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
Click here for SPONSORSHIP opportunities.
Please contact Caity McCardell at caity@slobigs.org or call 805-540-1926 with questions.
REGISTER HERE TODAY!
WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO WATCH?
Join us! Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County, cheer on your friends, and join us as a spectator. You can enjoy an evening watching dodgeball and having food and drinks from our no-host bar!
Whether you’re playing, cheering, or both, remember the 5 D’s of Dodgeball:
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and DONATE!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
2024 Exclusive Presenting Sponsor: ES Aero

Event Sponsors

2024 Teams

Big Brothers Big Sisters SLO in the SLO Parade
2024-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | CA

Little Big Adventure at the Train Museum
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | CA
Join us this December 7th, 2024!

The BIG Little Benefit: A Night of Giving
2025-05-30 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Octagon Barn, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Purchase Tickets Today!
This event will be an unforgettable evening where generosity and community spirit come together to make a lasting impact. Guests will enjoy a barbeque dinner, live entertainment, and inspiring stories of hope and transformation. They will also have the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions, with all proceeds supporting our mission to empower and uplift local youth.

For questions about this event please contact Jane at jane@slobigs.org 805-329-1955. Thank you!

If you’re unable to attend, you can still get involved in the fun! Support our online silent auction through June 15, 2025/
