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34197 Riviera, Fraser, MI

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Give Hope So No Child is Forgotten

2026 Annual Fall Gala

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Supporting Foster Youth and Grandchildren Raised by Grandparents

Big Family of Michigan is a grassroots nonprofit ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and loved.
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Welcome to Big Family of Michigan

Standing with Michigan’s Foster Youth and Grandparents.

Big Family of Michigan is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making sure no child is overlooked or forgotten. From birthdays and school supplies to aging-out essentials and Christmas gifts, we bring hope and support to foster youth from infancy through age 21.

With programs now reaching 45 of Michigan’s 83 counties, our mission is simple: ensure every child feels seen, supported, and loved — always at no cost to the children or their caregivers.

Your donation to Big Family of Michigan helps provide essential support, comfort, and hope to children across our community. Every contribution—big or small—directly impacts a child in need. Join us in making a meaningful difference today.
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Our Programs

No Child Should Ever Feel Forgotten

Aging Out Program - Big Family of Michigan

Aging Out

We provide essential household items to young adults transitioning out of foster care, helping them start college, work, or independent living.
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Birthday in a Bag Party - Big Family of Michigan

Birthday in a Bag

Every child deserves a celebration. Each bag includes cake mix, party supplies, and a special gift so no birthday is forgotten.
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Christmas Wish List - Big Family of Michigan

Christmas Wish List

Volunteers and donors fill Christmas bags with coats, winter gear, and wish list gifts to brighten the holidays for foster children.
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Together, We Can Make a Child’s Day Brighter

From birthdays and school supplies to holiday gifts and aging-out essentials, Big Family of Michigan depends on caring volunteers to bring hope to foster children and grandfamilies. Your time and compassion can make the difference.
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Mission Statement

Big Family of Michigan supports and serves the needs of Foster Children, their Foster Families and Foster Grandchildren being raised by their Grandparents in the State of Michigan.

Big Family of Michigan is a Michigan based, grassroots 501(c)3 Non-Profit supporting Foster Children from infancy through the age of 21. There is never a cost to the Children or their Caregiver(s).

Vision Statement

Our Vision has allowed us to expand our outreach to 45 of the 83 Counties in Michigan providing services and support to Foster Children and their Foster Families and Foster Grandchildren being raised by their Grandparents.

In Michigan, there are more Grandparents raising Grandchildren than there are Foster Children. The services for this sector are deficient, as often these families do not qualify for any assistance.

Our Vision is to ensure that all Forster Children and Foster Children being raised by Grandparents are not overlooked or forgotten.

Our Leadership

Meet Our Board of Directors

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Theresa Mazzola

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Jennifer Hichme, M.D.

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Chris Loria

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John Meesseman

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Theresa Jones

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David Treadwell

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Cheryl Jackson

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What the Community Has to Say About Us

Trusted by Volunteers, Donors, and Families Across Michigan

Judith C.

Have been volunteering here for many years, a great worthwhile organization. Love being able to provide for the foster children throughout the state of Michigan. Sharon devotes 100% of her time to BF for very little compensation. Everything we give to the foster children is new. We accept cash, toys, clothing, school supplies, household items year around.

Nicole G.

I enjoyed learning about their services, hopefully I can become a volunteer one day

Catherine P.

Words can’t fully convey all that Big Family of Michigan does to support grandparents raising grandchildren. They are also involved in many other programs that help those in need.

The director and her volunteer staff are focused, determined, and passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Big Family is truly an organization worth donating to because the recipients directly benefit from their programs.

Thank you, Big Family of Michigan 💞, for assisting H.P. Senior Advocacy Alliance, Inc. through the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program.

Rachel L.

Great charity! I try to volunteer every year.

Ashley M.

Big Family has given to our schools for years. It is a wonderful organization with great people.

Robert B.

Awesome people… Great work… Helping mankind…

Elle M.

Amazing charity! Doing good work for children!
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Annual Fall Gala – October 8, 2026

Annual Fall Gala – October 8, 2026

by Big Family of Michigan | Sep 5, 2026 | Charity

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