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 7 through 18, in communities across the country.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette and Alger Counties, Inc. was formed in 1970 and is celebrating our 40th anniversary throughout 2010!  We are dedicated to providing a program that will enhance the life experience of children and their families. Big Brothers Big Sisters and mentors help the children grow into responsible adults by establishing one to one relationships between a child and an adult that offer friendship, emotional support, guidance and companionship.

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:

• 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.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