Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosted Drive-In Movie Night
The nonprofit brought mentors and youth together for a community movie event in Lubbock.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted a drive-in movie night at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In to support youth mentorship. The Lights, Camera, Mentor event provided a free evening for local families.
Why it matters
The organization aims to increase awareness for one-to-one youth mentorship programs. By hosting community events, the nonprofit works to address the significant number of local children waiting for a mentor.
There are currently 72 youth waiting for a mentor in the Lubbock area. Mentorship roles require a commitment of one hour of time per week.
The players
Big Brothers Big Sisters
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.
KCBD
This is a local television station serving the Lubbock area that partnered with the nonprofit to host the event.
The details
Partnering with KCBD, the organization used sponsorship funds and donations to cover attendance costs for families. This initiative serves to facilitate connections between mentors and the youth in need of guidance.
Timeline
September 18, 2026, was the date of the drive-in movie night.
Market Landscape
This event follows a pattern set by the Lights, Camera, Mentor program to engage the public in community service. The initiative positions the local chapter to better compete for volunteer attention within the regional nonprofit sector.
Residents can support the mission by dedicating one hour per week to mentor a child. The event highlights how local partnerships and donations allow families to access community programming at no cost.
The takeaway
Consistent mentorship can provide significant benefits to children by offering steady guidance. Those interested in volunteering should consider how even a small weekly commitment can impact a youth in their community.
Further reading
For more information on community initiatives, visit Lubbock Philanthropy.
More information
To get involved with the program, fill out the mentor volunteer application form.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox34.
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