Vision

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is for all youth to achieve their full potential. Our cornerstone belief is that mentoring changes lives. Third party research confirms this belief and shows that when a Little is matched with a Big, that young person is less likely to engage in risky behaviors like drug and alcohol use, and more likely to attend class and feel competent in school. Moreover, we prioritize a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) approach to mentorship. Through our national founding over a century ago as an alternative to the juvenile justice system, JEDI is inherently a part of our origin story. We believe in bringing people together, respecting and valuing each other, appreciating each other’s differences, and lifting children to a brighter future where they can achieve their fullest potential.

Goals

1. 1.Strengthen and Grow Mentoring Matches. Bring back volunteerism to pre-pandemic levels using data, market research, and proven best practices to increase volunteer recruitment.
2. 2.Activate Financial Strength. Inspire the next generation of donors. Maintain a diversified revenue profile and financial reserves key to financial resilience and strength.
3. 3.Empower People. Invest in dedicated, passionate and skilled staff. Create and implement staff recruitment and retention strategies. Honor a JEDI approach and mirror the community we serve.