“My Big Sister is the one who put Happy in Happiness. I'm lucky to have a Big Sister like her. She makes me laugh a lot.”
Bigs Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do with my Little?
Donation Drive Information
YMCA Discount
Tobacco Discussion
Kids Eat Free or Really Cheap
For community based Bigs: What should I do with my Little?
Here are 101 Activities you can do with your Little!
For school based Bigs: How do I know if my Little’s school is closed for break?
The website for the school district can help:
http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/ or you can contact your Match Support Specialist.
What should I do if I am unable to see my Little this week?
For Bigs in Schools Bigs: Please call your Match Support Specialist first, because he/she needs to be the primary contact. However, if you are unable to speak to your Match Support Specialist, please call the school at which you are matched and speak to the person listed below. Let him/her know that you cannot meet with your Little today and why. Also, be sure to let him/her know your Little's name and teacher.
- Rita Cannan: Dominique, Secretary, 353-5750
- Hunter Lake: Yvonne, Secretary, 333-5040
- Mount Rose: Allison, Secretary, 333-5030
- Sierra Vista: Ashley Posnien, Counselor, 333-5080
- Grace Warner: Teri, Administrative Assistant, 746-5830
- Veterans: Jennie, Secretary, 333-5090
For Community Based Bigs: Contact the parent or guardian at the best place (home, work or cell.)
What should I do if I have a concern for my Little's safety?
If there is an immediate threat, contact the police immediately. Also, always contact your Match Support Specialist, if it's during regular work hours, or during the next possible working hours.
If not in immediate threat, but you suspect child abuse or neglect, contact your Match Support Specialist during the next possible work day. Key contact phone numbers, especially outside of regular business hours:
- Child Protective Services (M-F, 8-5) 328-2300
- Crisis Call Center (after hours/weekends) 784-8090
- Reno Police 334-2175
- Sparks Police 353-2208
- Washoe County Sheriff 328-3001
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A Fun and Rewarding Way to Spend a Weekend with your Little
Help raise awareness in your neighborhood about Big Brothers Big Sisters and host a Neighborhood Clothing Drive! We need donations of gently used clothing and small household items. All donations go toward helping us match more children in the community with a mentor. This is an easy and fun way to teach your Little the importance of serving a cause greater than themselves! Call Bill or Dawn at our Donation Center, tell them you are a Big, and ask for more details: (775) 826-2122.
GREAT NEWS For Bigs and Littles!
Over 65% off!
We have partnered with the YMCA to offer an amazing deal to our matches.
ONLY $20 a month
for a match membership (1 Big & 1 Little)
(savings of $39 /month)
* Matches do not need to attend together to enjoy the facilities.
* Bigs can workout anytime they want, Littles must be accompanied by an adult.
* This is a full membership with all member benefits. Including classes (Yoga, cycling, Pilates, boot camp, etc.) & full use of the facilities.
* This is a great activity you & your Little can do together.
* & as a BONUS No long-term contracts. (This offer is month to month.)
DROP-INS for Matches are only $5.00
for the full day including use of the facility, equipment, & all classes.
No sales pitch or uncomfortable moments. Just drop-in with your $5 & begin your workout.
http://www.ymcasierra.org
(775) 323-9622
Information for Bigs to use when discussing tobacco with Littles
The ideas and words you use when talking to your Little about smoking should be tailored to their age. The consequences will be better received.
Ages 6 - 8
Using words like "stinky" and "yucky" can help reinforce the message that you do not approve of smoking.
Ages 9-11
Use visuals: if you see an ad in a magazine that makes smoking look disgusting, cut it out and share it with your Little.
Ages 12-18
Share a connection to a real life health consequence—maybe a friend with lung cancer—with your Little.
Kids Eat Free (or Really Cheap)
Please contact the individual restaurants before you go for details, time limits, & additional restrictions.
Carrows
605 N. Wells Ave, Reno
(775) 786-1027
880 E. Plumb Ln. Reno
(775) 826-8041
Kids 10 & under receive one free kid entrée with each adult entrée purchased, Monday-Thursday 4 to10 p.m.
Red Robin - Reno
4999 Kietzke Lane, Reno
(775) 825-7246
Provides a free meal from children’s menu to Little with Big when you show your match ID cards.
Red Robin - Sparks
4712 Galleria Pkwy, Sparks
(775) 626-9700
Kids play Free Arcade Games (except those that award prizes) Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. See the Red Robin mascot.
All Area Denny's
189 Damonte Ranch Pkwy, Reno
(775) 852-8200
1110 East Plumb Ln., Reno
(775) 829-2900
680 N. Wells Ave., Reno
(775) 322-9039
205 Nugget Ave., Sparks
(775) 359-9053
5015 Pyramid Lake Rd. #107, Sparks
(775) 424-4400
Kids 10 & Under receive two free kids’ entrees from the kid’s menu for each regularly priced adult entrée purchase Tuesdays & Saturdays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
IHOP Restaurant*
80 E. B St., Sparks
(775) 355-6893
4752 Galleria Pkwy., Sparks
(775) 626-1060
Kids 12 & Under receive a free kids entrée with each purchase of an adult entrée Tuesday or Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
*Certain other IHOP restaurants in Reno & Carson City also participate.
La Posada Real - Reno's Newest Mexican Restaurant
5270 Longley Ln. Ste #100, Reno
(775) 852-1227
Kids 12 & under eat free from the children's menu on weekends (all day Saturday & Sunday)
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
5140 Kietzke Ln. Ste A, Reno
(775) 826-8900
1495 E. Prater Way, Ste 117, Sparks
(775) 331-7889 Kids 10 & under receive one free item from the kids menu with each adult entrée purchased on weekends (all day Saturday & Sunday)
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