Kendra Gives Back
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Purpose! Join us on Saturday, May 10th, at the Kendra Scott store on Woodruff Road to shop and support local youth mentoring. From 12 PM to 2 PM, a portion of all sales will be donated to BBBS Upstate through the Kendra Gives Back program—helping us build brighter futures for the children in our community.
Can't stop by in person? You can Giveback online all day Saturday and Sunday using code GIVEBACK-JICTU during checkout at kendrascott.com.
Bowl for Kids' Sake
Get ready to strike up some fun at our annual Bowl for Kids' Sake event! This isn’t just bowling! It’s a family-friendly party where we all spare some time to thank everyone involved in the support of life-changing mentoring relationships—our Big mentors as well as sponsors and individuals who provide support all year long.
FREE ENTRY for all participants!
Lunch will be generously provided by BUBBA’S BBQ & BASH – come hungry!
Enjoy a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more surprises!
3rd Annual Run for Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate invites you to our 2nd Annual Run for Kids' Sake at Lake Conestee Park on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00am. This family-friendly event features a 5K run/walk open to all ages and experience levels, along with a 400-meter fun run for kids! We'll have coffee, pre-and post-race snacks, a variety of vendors and more!
Feast for Kids’ Sake Spartanburg
Savor an exquisite 4-5 course meal with perfectly paired wines at Dray Bar & Grill, one of Spartanburg’s finest restaurants, all while making a difference in the lives of local children. As you indulge in this unforgettable dining experience, know that your support is helping ignite potential in the next generation.
Feast for Kids’ Sake Anderson
Savor an exquisite 4-5 course meal with perfectly paired wines at UP on the Roof, one of Anderson’s finest restaurants, all while making a difference in the lives of local children. As you indulge in this unforgettable dining experience, know that your support is helping ignite potential in the next generation.
Feast for Kids’ Sake Greenville
Savor an exquisite 4-5 course meal with perfectly paired wines at Juniper, one of Greenville’s finest restaurants, all while making a difference in the lives of local children. As you indulge in this unforgettable dining experience, know that your support is helping ignite potential in the next generation.
All Things Food & Drink Silent Auction
Welcome to the All Things Food & Drink Online Auction!
As part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate's 5th Annual Feast For Kids' Sake, this auction offers an incredible selection of gift cards from:
Restaurants, bakeries, and butcher shops
Coffee shops, wineries, and breweries
Hotels (with breakfast included!)
Other unique food and drink experiences
Bid on your favorites and indulge in delicious experiences while supporting a great cause!
Auction Details:
Opens: Tuesday, April 8th at 7 PM
Closes: Sunday, April 27th at 7 PM
Browse now to see what’s available
New gift cards will be added throughout the auction, so check back often!
Bid and check out our auction items here.
A heartfelt thank you to the generous business owners who donated these gift cards—your contributions go directly toward creating and supporting mentoring relationships for marginalized children in our community.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to the sponsors of Feast For Kids' Sake for making this meaningful event possible.
CANCELLED BIG Mix & Mingle
* CANCELLED * Rescheduled for April 10th
Come out to Fireforge Crafted Beer to mingle with Big Brother Big Sister team members and Bigs. This is a great opportunity to build community with like-minded mentors. Bring a friend to our volunteer recruitment table where they can learn more about becoming a Big and the life-changing impact they can have on youth in our community.
Cocktails for a Cause
Join us for an unforgettable evening at The City Club of Greenville. Come enjoy signature cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and hear a testimony from Big Sister and WSPA news anchor, Olivia Donnelly.
Yee-Haw Brewing BIG Mix & Mingle
Come out to Yee-Haw Brewing to mingle with Big Brother Big Sister team members and Bigs. This is a great opportunity to build community with like-minded mentors. Bring a friend to our volunteer recruitment table where they can learn more about becoming a Big and the life-changing impact they can have on youth in our community.