Vision & Mission
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful
mentoring relationships for all children who need
and want them, contributing to better schools,
brighter futures, and stronger communities for all.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help
children reach their potential through professionally
supported, one-to-one relationships with
measurable impact.
Impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring
makes a huge difference for the youth it serves.
Research consistently demonstrates that Big
Brothers Big Sisters mentoring helps at-risk youth
overcome the many challenges they face. The
most compelling evidence was found by
Public/Private Ventures (P/PV),1 showing that Little
Brothers and Little Sisters are:
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful
mentoring relationships for all children who need
and want them, contributing to better schools,
brighter futures, and stronger communities for all.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help
children reach their potential through professionally
supported, one-to-one relationships with
measurable impact.
Impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring
makes a huge difference for the youth it serves.
Research consistently demonstrates that Big
Brothers Big Sisters mentoring helps at-risk youth
overcome the many challenges they face. The
most compelling evidence was found by
Public/Private Ventures (P/PV),1 showing that Little
Brothers and Little Sisters are:
 | 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs; | |
| 27% less likely to begin using alcohol; | |
| 52% less likely to skip school; | |
| 37% less likely to skip class; | |
| More confident in their schoolwork | |
| performance; | ||
| Able to get along better with their families. | |
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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