(Indianapolis) – Indy Eleven is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana for its second annual “Kick for a Cause” match on Sat. Apr. 5 at 7 p.m. at Carroll Stadium vs. North Carolina FC. The Boys in Blue will be wearing specialty warm-up jerseys featuring BBBSCI, and there will be special co-branded corner flags and game posters. Big Brothers Big Sisters will have a table at the game, there will be a special halftime presentation, and additional activations on site.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) is honored to be chosen as the Spotlight Partner for Indy Eleven’s Kick for a Cause this season,” shares Darcey Palmer-Shultz, CEO of BBBSCI. “We’re grateful to our partners at Indy Eleven who share our commitment to connecting more young people throughout Central Indiana with a caring mentor who can help them achieve their goals, show up to support them, and encourage them to reach for more.”
Firefly Children & Family Alliance served as the 2024 partner of Indy Eleven for its inaugural “Kick for a Cause” initiative.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
BBBS has been a leader in mentorship for 120 years, and BBBSCI has served this community for 50+ years. We use evidence-based mentoring experiences that show that mentorship is good for young people, good for the economy, and good society:
- Good for Young People – In the long term, adults who’ve had a positive mentor experience greater health benefits, reduced isolation, and live longer lives. People who have experienced mentorship are:
- Two times more likely to be involved in and hold leadership positions;
- 41% less likely to engage in substance abuse; and
- Two times more likely to enroll in post-secondary education.
- Good for the Economy – Mentorship plays a crucial role in bridging capital and fostering upward economic mobility with evidence showing that creating economic connectedness in childhood leaders to higher income in adulthood.
- Good for Society – Mentoring builds stronger social connections across diverse groups, leading to a more connected society across socioeconomic, racial, and geographic lines.
Being a mentor, or “Big,” through BBBSCI requires a one-year commitment to be matched with a mentee, or “Little.” Bigs and Littles meet 4-6 hours per month, and together, they enjoy activities provided by BBBSCI and their partners or find activities within their community. To learn more about becoming a Big, visit www.bebigforkids.org/volunteer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is based in Indianapolis and serves youth and families who reside in Marion, Hamilton, and Johnson counties through one-to-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to defend, ignite, and empower the inherent potential of every child by providing them with professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. This year, BBBSCI will defend the potential of local youth through 1,000+ one-to-one and group mentoring relationships. To volunteer, donate, or for more information, visit www.BeBigForKids.org or call (317) 921-2201.
