Little Moments. Big Magic.
The “magic”…In our own lives,
Each of us remembers someone—other than our parents—who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives. By becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can do the same for a child. And you will both be forever changed by the experience.
Think back…who was that special person who brought a little “magic” into your life?
Our Mission is to help children in need
reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Our Vision is to empower youth in the areas of social development, emotional well being and educational enrichment, contributing to better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities.
Mentoring....IT WORKS!
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), showing that Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:
36% were able to avoid delinquency
38% have better relationships with adults
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
71% increase in self-confidence
54% improvement in academic performance