We are a donor and volunteer supported organization.  Our mission is to improve the lives
of children and strengthen communities through professionally-supported,
one-to-one mentoring relationships.  In 2009, we
made and supported more than 4,200 mentoring matches between children and "Bigs."

 Our impact on children

Bigs and Littles have fun together - and create memories that last a lifetime. Independent research confirms that the time that these Bigs spend with a child — reading books, playing games, eating ice cream — can make a profound difference in the life of a child.

Littles are less likely to begin
using illegal drugs and alcohol; less likely to skip school
or classes; and better able to get along with friends and family.

news

Easy Mentoring!
The Philadelphia Inquirer covered our Beyond School Walls^sm program at Bentley Systems.  Reach the full article here. 

Scholarships Available - Submit Your Application!
Children’s Scholarship Fund, an organization that BBBS SEPA partners with in recruiting Little Sisters, is accepting applications for 2010-2011 school year scholarships. Learn more here.

Support BBBS SEPA When You Sign Up for Comcast Services
We'd like to thank Comcast for sharing a new program that can help you with your cable/internet/phone service at the same time that it supports the children and volunteers in our programs. Learn how!

Volunteers, Donors Support 4-Star Charity
The latest ratings are out, and Charity Navigator again gives BBBS SEPA the highest 4-Stars rating--for four of the past five years.

Invest in Proven Programs  
Marlene Olshan, CEO, BBBS SEPA, reponds to the Daily News question "how do we determine the effectiveness of the significant amount of money the city and state spends on children?"