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About Us
Since 1955 we have provided support, guidance, friendship and fun by matching children to volunteer mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters employs a professional staff that carefully work with both the volunteer and the child to ensure a dynamic, fufilling, memorable and fun experience.
Mission
To help children realize their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with volunteers who care about them.
Vision
To contribute to a healthier and stronger community by providing children with mentors who help them succeed in life.
Our Impact
National research show that positive relationship between youth and their Big Brother or Big Sister have a direct and measurable impact*. By participating in our programs, youth are:
National research show that positive relationship between youth and their Big Brother or Big Sister have a direct and measurable impact*. By participating in our programs, youth are:
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52% less likely to skip school
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46% less likely to use illegal drugs
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27% less likely to start drinking alcohol
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More confident of their academic performance
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Able to get along better with their families
Arizona State University conducted a study with children involved in our Site-based program at Wilson Elementary school in Phoenix**. The study assessed the effectiveness of the program based upon three objectives: Self confidence, decision making and school grades. It was discovered that:
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92% of youth improved their self confidence
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62% made better decisions
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85% improved or maintained passing grades in science
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70% improved or maintained passing grades in reading
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60% improved or maintained passing grades in math
* 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.
** Brown, William A. (2004) 2003-2004 Evaluation for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Tempe: Center for Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Arizona State University.