Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra
ABOUT US
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra
helps children realize their potential and build their
futures.
We nurture children and strengthen
communities.
And we couldn't do any of it without you.
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.
MISSION
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
VISION
All children achieve success in life.
ACCOUNTABILITY
BY PARTNERING WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS,
VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY
WE ARE
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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