Centennial Celebration at

Michigan State Capitol

Big Brothers Big Sisters participants from the Greater Lansing community were invited to participate with other Big Brothers Big Sisters and their “Littles” from across the state for a celebration at the State Capitol in Lansing to mark the 100th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters nationwide. The event was on Wednesday, May 19, from 1-3 p.m. inside the State Capitol building. The Centennial celebration featured a ceremony, ice cream social, capitol tours, and other festivities and was hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan Association, which includes more than 30 BBBS affiliate agencies serving 10,213 youngsters in the state. 

First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern spoke at the event and was enthusiastically joined by his "Little", Chrissean.  The Office of the First Gentleman participates in BBBS of Greater Lansing's "Lunch Buddies" program with Grand River Elementary School in Lansing.  Staff of the Office of the First Gentleman visit their "Lunch Buddies" at Grand River Elementary during their lunch hour to play games, talk, or help them with their homework.  Several Grand River Elementary students who participate in this program attended the State Capitol Centennial Celebration and were thrilled to see their "Lunch Buddies" at the event.