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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
mentors 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 mentors that have a
measurable impact on youth.
Our Mentoring
Programs Work
National research has shown that positive
relationships between youth and their Big
Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct
and measurable impact on children's lives. By
participating in our youth mentoring programs,
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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