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​ABOUT  US

We are here to Ignite Potential

Big Brothers Big Sisters is not your typical organization. We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn’t do any of it without you.​
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​83% of former Littles surveyed agree that their Big instilled values and principles that have guided them through life.

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See how we forge strong, long-lasting relationships.
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Changing perspectives. Changing lives.

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 (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. 
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The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to create and support one to one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise f youth. 
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The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.
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Our Programs Defend Potential

Here's the proof. 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.(1)

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​(1) Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures
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Florence, AL 35630
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  • Home
    • Branding >
      • Contact Us
  • BBBS National
  • Parents/Enroll A Child
  • Bigs Only
    • Big & Little Things to do in the Shoals
    • Relationship Building
  • Donate
    • Donate Online
    • Other Ways to Donate >
      • Bowl for Kids' Sake
      • Planned Giving
      • Foundation & Corporate Giving
      • Friends Asking Friends
    • Alumni
    • Why Give >
      • Accountability Recognition
      • Financial Statements
  • Volunteer
    • Be a Big Brother >
      • Big Brother FAQs
    • Be a Big Sister >
      • Big Sister FAQs
    • Real Life Stories >
      • New Footsteps to Follow
      • The Little Dude
      • Two’s Company
      • Walking the Walk
      • When Parallel Lines Intersect
      • Carrying the Flag Together
      • Climbing to new heights
      • It’s Not Brain Surgery
      • Kindred spirits
      • Knock, knock...
      • Learning to Soar like an Eagle
      • Singing Her Praises
      • The Girl's Got Swagger
    • Volunteer at Events
  • Events
  • About
    • Our Impact
    • Our History
    • Programs >
      • Community-Based Programs
      • School-Based Programs
      • Bigs with Badges
    • Child Safety
    • Leadership
    • Partners >
      • Corporate Alliances
      • Community Partners
      • Foundations
      • Advocacy Partners
      • What Our Partners Say
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