GET INVOLVED
TOGETHER WE ARE DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL
BECOME A BIG
HELP SHAPE A CHILD'S FUTURE FOR THE BETTER BY EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE MORE
And have a lot of fun in the process. You and your Little can share activities you already like to do. Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most fulfilling ways to impact the future of the Dayton community.
OF LITTLES SAID
They made better choices throughout their childhoods thanks to the relationship with their Big
OF LITTLES SAID
It's very important to have adults who care in order to reach their goals.
BIGS AND LITTLES DO THINGS THEY ENJOY TOGETHER, LIKE:
- Attending a Dayton Dragons game or other sporting event
- Taking a walk in the park
- Going to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery or another museum
- Hanging out and talking
- Listening to music
Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends or in the evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them.
DONATE
INVEST IN A CHILD'S FUTURE RIGHT HERE IN THE MIAMI VALLEY
We support 550 youth each year across Montgomery, Miami, Preble, and Greene counties. Your investment will impact children, empowering them to reach their full potential. Men, there are twice as many boys as girls on our waiting list looking for a mentor just like you. Become a Big and be a defender of their potential.
LOCAL YOUTH SERVED EACH YEAR
Across Montgomery, Miami, Preble, and Green counties.
AGENCIES ACROSS THE US
In all 50 states. BBBS is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States.
WAYS TO DONATE:
In addition to online donations, we also gladly accept donations by:
- Stocks & Securities
- Planned Giving
- Foundation & Corporate Giving
- Fundraising Events
OF LITTLES SAID
Their Big made them feel better about themselves leading to higher self confidence and self esteem.
OF LITTLES SAID
They have confidence they will achieve their goals. Let's see how high our Littles can fly, together.
OUR IMPACT
A study for Big Brothers Big Sisters found that kids matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister:
- are more confident
- are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol
- do better in school
- get along better with their family and friends
- feel better about themselves*
*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
BBBS MIAMI VALLEY
REAL LIFE STORIES
THE BEST OF FRIENDS
JARROD AND CAVEN “It’s just as fulfilling for me as it is for him.” These words, spoken by 2014 Local Big Brother of the Year Jarrod […]
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
KATHY AND LIZZY Thanks to Kathy, Lizzy has someone to talk to. Lizzy was referred to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley by […]
FRIENDS FOREVER
TAMI AND AMY Big Sister Tami was matched with Amy in 2011, when Tami, a teacher, was looking to mentor somewhere that she could develop a […]
