The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact.

You can get involved today by volunteering or by making a donation.

our impact on children

Bigs and Littles have fun together — and create memories that last a lifetime. We call it “Little moments … Big magic.” Research points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children’s lives. Littles are:

• 52% less likely to skip school
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• More likely to get along with their families and peers

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real life stories

Outstanding Citizen

Congratulations to John Hartrich for being awarded the Rayonier Foundation Involved Good Citizen Award. 

 Hartrich is an outstanding volunteer and contributor to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida.  He spent the past seven years as a mentor to Gregory.  Although his match with Gregory has closed, Hartrich is still actively involved in Gregory’s life.  Not only has Hartrich contributed over 250 hours mentoring this past year, he is also Chairman of the BBBS Advisory Board of Nassau County.  For more information about John Hartrich and his impressive involvement and commitment to his community click on the read more link below.

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news

Gap, Inc. has invited Big Brothers Big Sisters back as one of six U.S charities to benefit from a second round of shopping at Gap, Inc. stores – all while raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters!

The coupon link below is good for 30% off any in-store Gap, Old Navy or Banana Republic purchase from Thursday, August 26^th through Sunday, August 29^th – just in time for back to school.  The best part is 5% is given directly back to Big Brothers Big Sisters!  

Click below to get your coupon and donate 5% from your purchase to us!

http://www.gapinc.com/giveandget/bigbrothersbigsisters

7th Annual Margarita J’Ville will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010. 

Presented to you by The Players and hosted by TPC Sawgrass, this will be a night to remember. Margaritas, beer and food will be provided all night as well as entertainment by Mid-Life Crisis. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida will be hosting the 15^th Annual Reggie Hunt Memorial Golf Classic at the Oak Marsh course on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. 

The event is held in Nassau County annually in memory of Reggie Hunt, a former Fernandina High School student athlete and 6 year participant in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nassau County program, who died tragically as a teenager in an accident in August, 1996. We are happy to say that we raised over $26,000 in support of our Nassau County program last year. Our goal this year is $30,000.  Thank you to all who participated last year and we look forward to seeing you out there this year!

Anyone who is interested in playing golf in a first class event to raise money for a very worthy cause can contact tournament co-chairman Tom Oden at 904-261-9500; 904-806-6854 or e-mail him at  toden@bbbsnefl.org for details or you can register on-line below.

To print out a registration form, click here...

 Tickets are on sale now for the Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open presented by Planters, October 18-24,  2010. The PGA Tour will bring the Nationwide Tour to Jacksonville to compete at TPC Sawgrass. By purchasing tickets you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida, with all proceeds of our ticket sales coming directly to us on a monthly basis. Tickets are $25 in advance and include admission to the tournament each day, free parking and privileges at the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse. Don’t forget the whole family, kids are free! To order tickets now, click here!