Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children, ages 5 through 18, in communities across the country - including yours.
Since early 1980s, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico has been creating magic in people's lives. BBBS works to help boys and girls achieve their potential through positive adult relationships. A volunteer does not need any special skills to be a Big Brother or Big Sister. They only need to be interested in sharing special moments with a child. Just by sharing experiences, celebrating accomplishments, and listening to a child's concerns, a Big Brother or Big Sister can make a difference to a child.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to make a postive, measurable impact on the lives of children through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Our Mentoring Works
National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. Little Brothers and Sisters are:
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More confident in their schoolwork performance
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Able to get along better with their families
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46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
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27% less likely to begin using alcohol
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52% less likely to skip school.1
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1 Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures
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