WHAT IS BBBS
With the influence of a caring adult, children and teens are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and focus on academics. Today's youth face a variety of challenges, and being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential. We empower the youth we work with by helping them realize they're powerful enough to change their lives for the better.
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. 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 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
BBBS VISION
All children achieve success in life.
BBBS MISSION
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
WHAT IS I'M A BIG
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to change the lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever. It can’t happen without the support of Bigs involved in the community.
“I’m a Big” celebrates the commitment, achievements and supports the individuals that are making an impact in Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Are you a BIG...
BROTHER
SISTER
BOARD MEMBER
VOLUNTEER
DONOR
If so, you can SIGN UP now and claim your listing.
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And, the best thing about volunteering is the fun and rewarding experience you receive in return. You and your Little can share a variety of activities you already like to do.
VOLUNTEER
You also have the option of making a donation toward funding the careful one-to-one matching and ongoing professional mentoring support unique to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Your generous gift helps match a child with an adult mentor. The contribution you make today leads to better outcomes for our nation's children tomorrow.
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BECOME A MENTOR
Workplace mentoring programs allow students to visit real workplaces and learn from one-to-one relationships with successful professionals. Bigs in workplace mentoring programs get the unique opportunity to give back to their communities during their busy workdays.