Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives.

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life

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We’ve always known we were making a positive impact on children and empowering them to succeed. A nationwide study confirmed it for us.

According to the Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) study, our one-to-one matches truly make an impact in children’s lives. A Big Brothers Big Sisters’ match is carefully administered and held to the strictest standards. Agencies strive for matches that are not only safe and well suited to each child’s needs, but also harmonious and built to last. The entire matching process, from the initial screening to the final pairing—and beyond—is made possible by your financial support.

But don’t just think of us as simply matchmakers. We provide ongoing support and supervision to the Big, the Little, and the Little’s family. We offer training and advice to help ensure that the match is working for everyone involved. And our local agencies even receive their own ongoing training and consulting from the Big Brothers Big Sisters National Office. This web of support helps maximize the likelihood that a Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship will thrive.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission

is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is that all children achieve success in life.

Our Programs Start Something

2018 Child Impact Report… Quick Facts

815 is the number of children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters
665 is the number of volunteers that worked one-on-one with a child
74,500 is the estimated number of volunteer hours given to BBBS
160 is the average number of youth on our waiting list

Locally, “LITTLES” enrolled in our programs for at least one year Succeed in School:

According to 315 final report cards

75% of our youth made a C or better grades
39% made the A/B Honor Roll
77% of our youth improved in at least 1 subject

According to 231 teachers surveyed

59% of our youth improved in 2 or more subjects

Program Outcome Evaluation…

Each year the agency conducts a Program Outcome Evaluation (POE) survey that consists of 21 of the 40 developmental assets determined by The Search Institute as vital to a healthy childhood. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America selected the 21 assets they believed are impacted by mentoring and organized them into three categories: Confidence, Competence and Caring

According to 231 teachers surveyed:

74% indicated youth improved in Confidence
68% indicated youth improved in Competence
74% indicated youth improved in Caring

According to 115 parents and Bigs surveyed:

69% indicated youth improved in Confidence
60% indicated youth improved in Competence
69% indicated youth improved in Caring