Member Since 2022
Abigail
I graduated from Veterans High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like painting, learning about money, and doing work. My interests and hobbies include watching the Power Puff Girls and helping my grandma with chores. I hope to work at Walmart someday as a cashier.
Employed August 2022
Member Since 2019
Anna
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like everything I do here. My interests and hobbies include tracking the weather (especially when there is a storm coming), playing with my cats, dancing, singing, & cheerleading. I was a Strutter at Hanna High School. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home helping my mom with cooking. I hope to work at News Channel 5 someday.
Member Since 2024
Bruce
Hello, my name is Bruce. I graduated from Jubilee Academy. I have been a student at BiG Heroes since 2024. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like learning new skills and preparing for the time when I have a job to call my own. My interests and hobbies include socializing with friends and exercising to stay healthy. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at Texas Southmost College attending classes or at home helping my parents around the house. I hope to work at a Railway Station someday.
Member Since 2022
Carl
I graduated from Rivera High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because it is a fun program and I like making friends. My interests and hobbies include hanging out with friends and studying reptiles. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home writing books or at the zoo volunteering. I hope to work at the Gladys Porter Zoo someday as a curator of herpetology doing presentations about reptiles.
Member Since 2024
Christian
Hello, my name is Christian. I graduated from Hanna High School. I have been a student at BiG Heroes since 2024. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like exercising, fitness, and laundry skills. My interests and hobbies include helping my parents and watching tv. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home. I hope to work at a laundromat someday.
Employed February 2023
Member Since 2019
Dulce
I graduated from Veterans High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I enjoy painting and learning to cook. My interest and hobbies include dancing, coloring, painting, taking pictures, and taking care of my pets. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home helping my mom around the house. I hope to work at the public library someday again. I really enjoyed my experience working there.
Employed August 2022
Member Since 2019
Edgar
I graduated from Lopez High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like the arts and crafts and I like meeting members of the community. My interest and hobbies include watching movies, playing video games, coloring, and building with Legos. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home cutting the grass or washing the cars. I hope to work at Charlie Clark someday as a car salesman.
Member Since 2020
Emily
I graduated from Harlingen High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like to be with my friends, and I like music class. My interest and hobbies include dancing, coloring, listening to music, and riding my bike. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home helping my dad. I hope to work as a dance teacher someday. I have 2 dogs and some chickens as pets.
Employed February 2023
Member Since 2019
Esmeralda
I graduated from Los Fresnos High School. I like everything about BiG Heroes, especially the arts and crafts. My interest and hobbies include playing baseball and camping with my family. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home making things to sell. I have 3 dogs, some rabbits, 4 pigs and some chickens. I hope to work at BiG Heroes someday.
Employed February 2023
Member Since 2018
Isaac
I graduated from Veterans High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I get to see my friends, learn new things and paint. My interests and hobbies include listening to music, watching anime, hanging out with my friends, and watching YouTube videos. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home helping my mom around the house. I would also like to work at Chick-Fil-A someday as well.
Member Since 2017
Jasmine
I graduated from Porter High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like seeing my friends and doing Zumba. My interest and hobbies include dancing, and painting. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home watching movies or painting. I also like to play baseball and participate in various activities. I hope to work at Dollar Tree someday stocking and organizing.
Employed February 2023
Member Since 2018
Isaac
I graduated from Veterans High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I get to see my friends, learn new things and paint. My interests and hobbies include listening to music, watching anime, hanging out with my friends, and watching YouTube videos. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home helping my mom around the house. I would also like to work at Chick-Fil-A someday as well.
Member Since 2017
Jasmine
I graduated from Porter High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like seeing my friends and doing Zumba. My interest and hobbies include dancing, and painting. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home watching movies or painting. I also like to play baseball and participate in various activities. I hope to work at Dollar Tree someday stocking and organizing.
Member Since 2022
Jason
I graduated from Point Isabel High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I enjoy socializing and making new friends. My interests and hobbies include airplanes, trains, roller coasters, building things, central vacuum systems, and nature. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at the park, at the pool or outside. I hope to work at a store stocking or working outside.
Member Since 2022
Jason
I graduated from Point Isabel High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I enjoy socializing and making new friends. My interests and hobbies include airplanes, trains, roller coasters, building things, central vacuum systems, and nature. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at the park, at the pool or outside. I hope to work at a store stocking or working outside.
Member Since 2023
Jesus
I graduated from Lopez High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like painting, learning about money, and making new friends. My interests and hobbies include painting wood with my uncle and playing the bass guitar. I hope to work at HEB someday.
Employed December 2021
Member Since 2023
Luis
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like exercising and learning new things. My interests and hobbies include cooking and going to the movies. I hope to work at SpaceX someday.
Employed October 2017
Member Since 2018
Luis
I graduated from Lopez High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like doing arts and crafts, the teachers, and being with my friends. My interests and hobbies include playing football, soccer, drums, and dancing. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at Lopez High School helping the coaches. I would really like to visit a soccer game with Grupo America. I am blessed to have a job at HEB!
Member Since 2024
Lynda
Hello, my name is Lynda. I graduated from Pace High School. I have been a student at BiG Heroes since 2024. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I love being in the Production Room making products and organizing the materials. My interests and hobbies include making jewelry and yarn flowers. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home painting with my sisters. I hope to work at Peter Piper Pizza or Dollar Tree someday.
Employed July 2019
Member Since 2017
Lyzette
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I have made new friends, enjoy music class and the arts & crafts. My interests and hobbies include drawing, dancing, and make up application. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at my apartment watching YouTube. I currently work at ORC making the cords for military tents!
Employed August 2014
Member Since 2023
Marco
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like exercising, art, and making new friends. My interests and hobbies include watching Netflix and visiting my grandparents. I hope to work at Garcia’s Restaurant.
Member Since 2017
Mary Lou
I took a small break to travel and returned to be with my friends and enjoy the wellness activities like “dancing” that BiG Heroes plans for us.
Member Since 2022
Matthew
I graduated from Pace High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like exercising, doing math, going on community outings, and painting. My interests and hobbies include watching TV and playing with my dog. I hope to work at Walmart someday collecting carts.
Employed January 2021
Member Since 2018
Mayra
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I enjoy learning, I like my teachers, and the company of my friends. My interests and hobbies include babysitting my sister and playing with my pets. I have 5 cats. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home cleaning. I currently work at ORC making the cords for military tents!
Employed August 2022
Member Since 2019
Natalia
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like doing arts and crafts and seeing my friends. My interest and hobbies include doing canvas stitch and puzzles. When I'm not at BiG Heroes, you can find me at home working on a canvas stitch or puzzles. I hope to work in an office someday using my computer skills.
Member Since 2023
Norman
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like all the activities like production, cooking, and gardening. My interests and hobbies include playing video games, playing on my phone, and watching TV. I hope to work at a clothing store someday.
Employed April 2023
Member Since 2019
Orlando
I graduated from Lopez High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because it is so much fun. I like to do arts & crafts, see my friends, and work with teachers. My interests and hobbies include playing video games and watching sports on TV such as soccer, football, and basketball. When I'm not at BiG Heroes, you can find me at home helping my dad cut the grass or fixing the truck. I hope to work at BISD someday as a teacher and a coach.
Employed December 2021
Holds two jobs
Member Since 2019
Oscar
I graduated from Lopez High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like the arts and crafts and I like being with my friends. My interests and hobbies include playing video games, cars, and driving. When I'm not at BiG Heroes, you can find me at home helping my dad cut the grass or fixing the truck. I am learning how to drive an 18-wheeler. I am blessed to have two jobs - at HEB and ORC!
Member Since 2022
Stacey
I graduated from Veterans High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like all the different activities there are to do. My interests and hobbies include getting my nails done, playing with my dog, and playing with Legos. I hope to work at nail salon someday as a nail technician.
Employed June 2023
Member Since 2023
Stephanie
I graduated from Lopez High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like the exercise class, being with my friends, and meeting new friends. My interests and hobbies include playing basketball. with my sister. I hope to work at HEB or ORC someday.
Employed August 2022
Member Since 2019
Thomas
I graduated from Pace High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like to learn and make friends. My interests and hobbies include playing video games, watching movies and drawing. When I'm not at BiG Heroes you can find me at home helping my mom cleaning and cooking. I really enjoy cooking and watching cooking shows. I hope to one day have my own video game designing company.
Employed June 2023
Member Since 2021
Vanessa
I graduated from Hanna High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like to help others and I enjoy doing crafts. My interests and hobbies include hanging out with my family and friends and going to the mall to shop. When I'm not at BiG Heroes, you can find me in the community shopping. I hope to work in retail someday selling clothing or jewelry.
Employed
Member Since 2024
Victor
Hello, my name is Victor. I graduated from Porter High School. I have been a student at BiG Heroes since 2024. I like coming to BiG Heroes because learning new skills and having a place to make friends. My interests and hobbies include collecting Hot Wheels and experiencing new places. When I’m not at BiG Heroes you can find me at my job assisting customers and making sure that it is clean.
Employed October 2024
Member Since 2022
Vinny
I graduated from Porter High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I like learning about money and learning about being healthy. My interests and hobbies include following the Astros, watching TV and doing chores. I hope to work at Pizza place someday assembling the boxes.
Member Since 2023
Viridiana
I graduated from Rivera High School. I like coming to BiG Heroes because I have met some new friends, I like to help people, and I like the job skills class. My interests and hobbies include watching TV and playing with my dog. When I’m not at BiG Heroes, you can find me helping my mom at her business. I hope to work at a clothing store at the mall someday.
Oscar, Carl, Stacey, Anna, Natalia, Norman, Matthew
Administrative Ambassadors
These members have been chosen by BiG Hero Staff because they have shown exemplary leadership skills. They are an integral part of the planning process at BiG Heroes.
Carl, Norman, Stephanie, Marco, Vinny, Matthew
Not pictured: Dulce, Viri
Kitchen Ambassadors
These members have shown exemplary skills in the kitchen and are invited to use these skills for special events at BiG Heroes.
Orlando, Esmi, Vanessa
Sales Ambassadors
These members lead our team in selling our products at the center and at events.
Natalia, Vanessa, Esmi, Thomas, Marco, Orlando, Stephanie, Lyzette, Matthew
Pledge Ambassadors
These members represent BiG Heroes in receiving donations for our organization.
Vanessa, Natalia, Thomas, Stacey, Lyzette, Oscar, Marco, Orlando, Luis
Volunteer Ambassadors
These members volunteer at community events as part of BiG Heroes giving back to the community.
Oscar, Vanessa, Orlando
Tour Guide Ambassadors
These members lead our monthly tours for potential new members.
Luis, Orlando, Esmi, Norman, Jesus, Mayra, Oscar, Stephanie, Lyzette, Marco, Jason
Not pictured: Jasmine
Running Club Ambassadors
These members represent BiG Heroes at community runs.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 AM-2:00 PM