Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives.
Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Vision
All children achieve success in life
Mission
To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Accountability
By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
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Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
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Avoidance of risky behaviors
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Educational success
Our Programs Start Something
Here's the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. By participating in our programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:
More confident in their schoolwork performance
Able to get along better with their families
46%
less likely to begin using illegal drugs
27%
less likely to begin using alcohol
52%
less likely to skip school