SigEp’s Creighton Chapter has built one of the largest fraternal partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. After connecting with the organization’s Omaha office in September 2015, nearly 40 brothers applied to become “bigs” through the organization’s mentoring program. Today, 26 SigEps have already been matched with “littles,” and the chapter believes it will double that number by fall 2016.

“Being a mentor for these kids doesn’t look or feel like service, but we know that the impact we are creating could change lives,” said Chapter President Matthew Ronay, ’17.

In addition to serving as mentors, the chapter raised over $2,000 for the organization this fall, volunteered to help run its winter carnival, and visited the agency’s office to wrap presents for families adopted by donors for the holidays.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America was selected as SigEp’s single national philanthropic and service learning partner at the 2013 Conclave. The organization has an agency within 40 miles of nearly every SigEp chapter. To learn more, visit www.sigep.org/bbbs