Nationally, 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.
Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore was founded in 1969 by visionary community leaders including Keith Bovee, Michael Sepeshy, Bob & Georgia Tuxbury, Trudy Kramer, Joan Workman, Jane Racey and Gerrett Hasper. Today, the agency serves hundreds of children annually throughout Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana and Mason Counties.
The BBBS Brand of 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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Less likely to begin using illegal drugs
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Less likely to begin using alcohol
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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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