Be a Part of Something BIG

Your donation positively impacts a child’s life.
Not to mention, it makes you a part of something big. 

It’s not just a donation. It’s an investment in a child’s future.

When you donate online to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you join our cause and directly support children in your community. No matter how little or big the amount, donating can start making a difference in the lives of young people around you.


Donating pays dividends.

Research shows that our mentoring works. Youth paired with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real differences in their personal and academic lives. They are more confident in their schoolwork performance, they get along better with their families and they’re 52% less likely to skip school. 1

 

Your support goes far.

Your financial support helps us provide our programs and services nationally and in your local community—so we can develop more college grads, community leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Your financial support helps us:

  • recruit new Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers
  • cover the costs of background checks, while ensuring trained professionals match Littles to responsible Bigs
  • enable ongoing supervision and relationship support for every Big, Little and Little’s family
  • provide cultural and social activities to enrich the opportunities for children

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America will not share or sell a donor's personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

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

Donating online is just the start

There are lots of ways to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Whichever way you choose, you’ll be helping us make a positive impact on kids in your community.

Bequest, Will or Planned Gift

By including a planned gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters in your estate plan, you become part of our commitment to nurture children and strengthen communities. We’ve partnered with FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of updating or creating your legally valid estate plan at no cost. In just 20 minutes, this tool allows you to secure the future of your loved ones and the future of our programs. Get started today!

Other Ways to Get Involved

Whether you get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a donor, potential Big Brother or Big Sister, partner, advocate, or family member, you have the power to change a child's future for the better.