Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

A youth mentoring program

Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. 

Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 6 through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Please consider being a volunteer mentor or making a gift to help children in our community who need and deserve mentors build self-confidence and realize their potential.

  • 200 boys and girls are currently waiting to be matched and some will wait up to 3 years!
  • The majority of youth come from low-income single-parent homes
  • All youth have personally expressed a desire for a mentor
  • By simply showing up, you can increase a child's self-confidence and attention to schoolwork
  • You can decrease a child's chances of using illegal drugs, skipping school, and engaging in underage drinking
  • Bigs and Littles are matched based on common interests
  • Whether you play catch, watch a movie, or go to the library, those little moments have a big impact on kids and their lives AND CHANGE YOURS!

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How does Big Brothers Big Sisters help Kasaius?

Matching Relationship Management Activities Screening and Training

Screening and Training

Child safety is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ highest priority. To achieve the highest standards possible, we work constantly to review and strengthen our background check systems as new best practices in the industry emerge. We also make sure our Bigs and our staff have the training and resources they need to help Littles on their path to success.

What's New from Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Futures, Bigger Impact: Strengthening Youth Mentorship with the American Express Foundation

 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) has been awarded funding from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in partnership with the American Express Foundation. This funding will further…

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First Responders Expo Brings Learning and Fun to North Tempe

On Saturday, March 29th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona had the pleasure of…

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What is the Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit?  

It takes Little to be Big, which is why the simple act of making your…

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Celebrating 70 years of Mentorship with BBBS Success stories!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona is celebrating 70 years of mentorship, empowerment, and…

Mentor Meet Up Hike

There’s no better way to start the day than by immersing ourselves in nature—especially when…

Big Brother Jeffrey Hunter Honored with 2025 Community Leadership Award.

On Friday March 7, 2025, Big Brother Jeffrey Hunter was recognized with the 2025 Community…

Big Night Out: Platinum Party – Celebrating 70 Years of Impact and Mentorship 

On March 7th, 2025, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona hosted an unforgettable evening…