 About Us. Our Mission:To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever . Our Vision:Is that all children achieve success in life. Who We Are:Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is America's pre-eminent youth service organization with a proven success in creating and nurturing friendships between adults and children. Who Are the Littles?Children, "Littles," range in age from 6 to 16 years old. 95% are from single parent families; 95% come from low income households. Who Are the Bigs?Volunteers, "Bigs," are adults of all ages, from all walks of life, who are positively affected by sharing everyday activities with their "Littles." They enjoy exploring new horizons and finding magic in the simplest moments. **Volunteers are thoroughly screened, trained, and supported by the BBBS Staff. **We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving: Higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships *Avoidance of risky behaviors * Educational success.
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