How to Help

• Volunteer

  1. Community-based mentoring

     Community-based mentoring the traditional mentoring program.

  2. School-based mentoring

     School-based mentors meet with children at schools.

  3. Fundraising

     If you are better at organizing people, you may be able to help keep the magic alive by being one of our fundraising captains. If you are interested in helping out in this capacity please email Leah Spencer or call 409.763.4638.

  4. One time volunteer opportunities

     Through out the year, Gulf Coast Big Brothers and Big Sisters has events and that could use extra support staff. If you are interested in helping out please email Leah Spencer or call 409.763.4638.

• Donate

  1. Financial Support

     The financial support of caring people like you keeps the magic going. Help a child affected by Hurricane Ike by making an online donation RIGHT NOW! Your support will make the difference in the life of a Galveston County child today! Your support assists us in recruiting volunteers for children on our waiting list.

     1. Donate a Vehicle

        Cars for Kids Sake is an innovative way to help Big Brothers Big Sisters raise funds by donating your unwanted vehicle. Donated vehicles qualify as charitable gifts and may be eligible for tax deduction. Please email Leah Spencer or call 409.763.4638

Cars for Kids Sake

Cars for Kids Sake is an innovative way to help Big Brothers Big Sisters raise funds by donating your unwanted vehicle. Donated vehicles qualify as charitable gifts and may be eligible for tax deduction.

We welcome all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, motor homes, boats, airplanes, farm equipment, and construction equipment. You will be asked to describe the condition of the vehicle. The vehicle does not need to run.

The process for donating a car is simple and hassle-free. Call Big Brothers Big Sister’s Vehicle Donation Program at (800) 710-9145, or follow the easy steps below, to arrange a pickup for your unwanted vehicle.

The vehicle will be picked up, processed, and sold to help kids in your community.

Steps to Donating Your Car - Please Read Carefully

• Step 1

  Click on the following link: Donate your car to charity for kids sake! Then select GO! You will be asked for your vehicle’s make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN#), and current mileage.

• Step 2

  After you enter the donation information, you will need to print out the forms at the end of the donation wizard and send them to us with your vehicle's title.

• Step 3

  Your vehicle will then be sold at a dealers-only auction or to a licensed recycler. With all costs deducted, Big Brothers Big Sisters consistently receives between 65% and 80% of the gross sale price. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in your area.

• Step 4

  It’s Tax deductible!

Instructions for reporting this deduction can be found in IRS Publication 526.