inspiration, guidance, motivation

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Today!
Join Us in Making a Difference

We’re on a mission to shape bright futures by providing young males in the Tri-Cities, Washington area with positive role models

Become a Mentor

If you’re interested in volunteering or becoming a mentor, start by contacting us today!

sponsor a scholarship

Sponsor a scholarship for a young male! Provide them with the resource to be involved in a program that will allow them to unlock their true potential

Register Your Young Male

Click below to download our current registration packet, to enroll a young male in quarterly program.

Our mission...

Shaping Bright Futures

Our mission is to create a positive, fulfilling, and uplifting atmosphere for young men within the Tri-Cities community. The Big Bro Joe Foundation’s purpose is to offer a helping hand through mentorship and provide inspiration, guidance, and motivation. The foundation will aim to encourage these young men to live a life driven by purpose and intent with a strong focus on being productive members of society.

changing lives

Support us!

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

event list

Join our events

August, 18th

Back to School
Block Party

11 AM – 2 PM

Free Bookbags to the first 150 kids!

3500 W Clearwater Ave, STE C, Kennewick, WA

November, 2nd

The gentlemen's gala '24

Welcome! Members of Tri-Cities, you are invited to join the Tri-Cities community for an evening of celebration, as we showcase our Lil Bros of the Big Bro Joe Foundation and honor this year’s Frank Cole Lifetime Achievement Award. We will be hosting a formal dinner, silent auction, and award ceremony recognizing businesses and local donors who have supported us. Additionally, we have the pleasure of having a well-respected and talented motivational speaker, Issac Butts, with Wake Up Nation! You don’t want to miss this year!

Click on the ticket link to purchase your ticket; we have limited seating for this event. Doors open at 6 PM! Come out and enjoy an evening of inspiration. We appreciate the support, Tri-Cities!

November, 9th

Meet & Greet Informational

Discover how the Big Bro Joe Foundation is making a difference in young men’s lives through mentorship. Join us on Saturday, November 9th, from 10 AM to 11 AM at the Big Bro Joe Foundation Currie Center in Kennewick, WA. Meet our founder, Joe Thornton, and learn how our mentoring program supports boys ages 8-17. Don’t miss this chance to get involved!