Big Brothers Big Sisters is the country’s largest evidence-based mentoring organization. We are committed to continuously evaluating and improving the quality of the services we provide to youth. We evaluate our programming at the match level, agency level, and national level.
- Is Big Brothers Big Sisters successful?
- How many people does Big Brothers Big Sisters serve?
- What does BBBS accept as donations?
- What does the Big Brother Big Sister organization do?
- Is the Big Brother program still around?
- Where does the money raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters Minnesota?
- How long has Big Brothers Big Sisters been around?
Is Big Brothers Big Sisters successful?
III. Big Brothers Big Sisters successfully provided 78% of the youths in the program group with a mentor. 62% of the youths in the study were boys, 56% were minorities, and 43% lived in households receiving food stamps and/or welfare.
Is Big Brothers Big Sisters a government agency?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to “create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth”.
How many Big Brothers Big Sisters helped?
Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies match children and youth who are in need of a mentor with adult role models who provide positive life experiences. Nationally, in 2011 we provided mentoring services to over 33,450 young people through our 150 local agencies.
How many people does Big Brothers Big Sisters serve?
In 2019, BBBS agencies1 collectively served 135,786 Littles. Over half (55%) of the children served in 2019 were female and 45% were male.
What does BBBS accept as donations?
Examples of in-kind donations can include:
- Business services (marketing, administrative, technology, consulting)
- National Event tickets (local tickets should deal directly with the local community agency)
- Gift certificates to national restaurants and retail chains.
What can be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters?
| ITEM CATEGORIES | ACCEPTABLE ITEMS |
|---|---|
| Household Items | ONLY: Knick knacks, Dishware, Glassware, Pots & pans, SMALL toaster ovens, Jewelry & accessories, Record albums. PLS pack responsibly, including wrapping AND boxing all glassware/breakables. Boxes with covers preferred. |
| Books | Up to (3) small boxes – with covers preferred. |
Who funds Big Brother Big Sister?
How are Big Brothers Big Sisters funded? As a not-for-profit organisation, Big Brothers Big Sisters relies on funding from a variety of sources including: State & Federal Government grants; Philanthropic Trusts & Foundations; corporate partnerships & donations; individual donors and general fundraising activities.
What does the Big Brother Big Sister organization do?
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to change the lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever. We operate in communities all across the United States – urban and rural, Big and Little. Our mentors work with children in the community, in their schools, on military bases, and many places in between.
Is the Big Brother program still around?
Whom do we serve? Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to change the lives of children facing adversity between 6 and 18 years of age. Our network of volunteers, donors and supporters comes from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all corners of the country.
When is the Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home lottery draw 2021?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home Lottery 41 This year’s Dream Home Lottery campaign has now ended. The final draw for the Grand Prize and Win50 take place on May 11, 2021.
How do I Claim my Big Brothers Big Sisters raffle ticket?
The winner may claim their prize by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters Ontario at 819.329.0580, or by email at [email protected] The ticket may then be presented in person at an agreed-upon time/location for ticket verification (provincial guidelines are respected).
Where does the money raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters Minnesota?
One hundred percent of the money raised will be donated to the three Minnesota Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. These monies support one-to-one mentoring that change the lives of Littles for the better, forever, and the Federated Challenge Scholarship Fund.
How long has Big Brothers Big Sisters been around?
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children
