Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeks 25 Mentors
A holiday campaign aims to recruit at least 25 new Bigs before Christmas for about 60 children waiting to be matched.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Big Brothers Big Sisters has launched a campaign named "25 by the 25th" to recruit at least 25 new Bigs before Christmas Day. The organization says about 60 children are currently waiting to be matched with a Big.
Why it matters
Bigs serve as mentors and companions to children in the program, and the organization says it does not yet have enough volunteers for the children waiting in Wichita Falls. Reaching the goal would help close the gap before the holiday season.
The campaign targets 25 new Bigs against about 60 children waiting for a match, and five applications had been received in the first week. The organization has not said whether it will reach the goal before December 25.
The players
Big Brothers Big Sisters
A national mentoring organization that matches adult volunteers with children for one-on-one relationships.
Alexis McDonald
A Big Sister in the program who has been matched with four Littles.
The details
Volunteers become Bigs by showing up and building a relationship with a child. Big Sister Alexis McDonald has been matched with four Littles, and first-time Big Brother Sam Pak has been matched with Little Brother Braylin.
Timeline
The campaign launched about one week before publication.
The recruitment goal is to add at least 25 new Bigs before December 25.
Philanthropy Pipeline
The campaign extends the one-to-one model Big Brothers Big Sisters has used to match adult volunteers with children, now focused on closing a seasonal volunteer shortfall. Its success depends on converting new applications into completed matches.
Residents interested in volunteering would become a Big by showing up and building a relationship with a child in the program. The campaign is recruiting volunteers now with a goal tied to the Christmas holiday.
The takeaway
Mentoring relationships are built through consistent, in-person time, so a single new volunteer can make a lasting difference for a waiting child. Residents considering the role can start by showing up and building a bond with a child.
Further reading
For more on local charitable giving and volunteer programs, explore Philanthropy coverage for Wichita Falls.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Texomashomepage.com - KFDX, KJTL.
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