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2025 Monthly Big Meetups Dates & Recap

January 23, 2025, Nohad Awada

Every month, Bigs from across the greater Twin Cities come together at our Big Meetups for mutual support and guidance on their youth mentoring journeys. Facilitated by staff at our office in North Minneapolis, these monthly meetups provide a welcoming and safe space for Bigs to discuss new topics, learn from each other’s mentoring experiences, and build a stronger community of Bigs doing BIG things to amplify youth power and potential.

If you couldn’t attend, don’t worry! Here are the key takeaways and insights from each month’s discussion. Save the Date for our upcoming Big Meetups, happening once a month on Tuesdays, and be sure to also save our Big Meetup calendar!

 JANUARY 26 Time: 11am - 1pm Location: BBBS Offices Topic: Big Brunch - Big Social connecting on mentoring experiences FEBRUARY 18 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: Virtual Topic: TRAINING Communication Styles MARCH 18 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: Hackamore Brewery Topic: Open Discussion APRIL 22 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: BBBS Office Topic: Choosing activities that expand possibilities MAY 28 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: BBBS Office Topic: Big Social + Big Meetup - Yoga & Mental Health Focus JUNE 17 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: Pryse Brewing Co. Topic: Managing Money in the match JULY Summer Break AUGUST 19 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: Virtual Topic: TRAINING Child Development SEPTEMBER 23 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: Bent Brewstillery Topic: Transitions in the match OCTOBER 21 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: BBBS Office Topic: Goal setting NOVEMBER 18 Time: 6 - 8pm Location: Black Youth Healing Arts Center Topic: Working with the winter DECEMBER Winter break


Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at our next Big Meetup!

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