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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to reach their full potential in our local communities. 


Founded locally in 1975, we are honored to serve youth in Linn, Benton, and Jones Counties through various programs and initiatives. 


Explore our website to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.

About Us

OUR MISSION

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. 

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OUR PROGRAMS

Looking to get involved? Whether you’re interested in enrolling your child, donating, or stepping up as a Big, we offer several types of programs to match what you're looking for. 

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Leadership

Stephanie Hartson

Catherine VanDraska

Catherine VanDraska

Chief Executive Officer

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Catherine VanDraska

Catherine VanDraska

Catherine VanDraska

Chief Program Officer

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Lexi Coberly

Catherine VanDraska

Lexi Coberly

Development Officer

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Board of Directors

Pankit Kotecha - Board President

Collins Aerospace

Lindsay Leahy - Vice President

Restoration Project

Domingo Vega - Treasurer

Alliant Energy

Elizabeth Verhoef - Secretary

GreatAmerica Financial Services

Jeanne Guynn

TrueNorth Companies

Lorrie Erusha

Mercy Foundation

Ben Frazier

Northwestern Mutual

Marieda Freese

National Instruments

Ryan Soppe

RSM US LLP

Ben Gander

MidwestOne Bank

Giovonnte Morrow

Target

Madison Ebel

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

Board of Trustees

John Rodriguez - Chair

Retired

Jon Bancks

Morgan Stanley

Nate Dunn

F&M Bank

Donna Garland

Nesper Sign

Duane Jasper

Destinations Unlimited

Kevin Jasper

Hibu

James Klein

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

Mitch Leahy

GreatAmerica Financial Services

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa

3150 E Ave. NW, Suite 103, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

319.377.8993

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