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 6 through 18, in communities across the country - including yours.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.
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
Big Brothers Big Sisters: We Want Your Feedback!
If you are (or have been) a Big Brother or Big Sister, please send us a quick e-mail telling us: about a time when your Little Brother or Little Sister moved you or you felt the power of your relationship; your suggestions of persons we can contact to speak to churches, civic groups, businesses, etc. about volunteer recruitment.
We'd love to share our story with your office, United Way rally, church, small group, civic or business group. Presentations can be short and simple or move inovled with videos or first-hand experiences from Bigs and Littles themselves. For more information, contact Val Kovarna at 712-239-9890.
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