Community Based

In the Community Program, we match volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) with youth(“Littles”). These matches spend time enjoying activities together approximately three times a month. During these outings, they cultivate a relationship that supports the Little in developing skills to manage everyday challenges and build self-confidence.

We serve any youth, aged 5-18, in our service area who could benefit from positive adult role model (hint: we think this is ANY youth!). A volunteer Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple, or Big Family becomes a friend to the child and the relationship is supported by professional staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Through simple friendship, Bigs experience the joy of helping youth discover a world of possibilities and opportunities.

National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:

• more confident in their schoolwork performance
• able to get along better with their families
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52% less likely to skip school