GET INVOLVED
TOGETHER WE ARE DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL
BECOME A BIG
HELP SHAPE A CHILD'S FUTURE
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. 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.
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
CHANGE A LIFE RIGHT HERE IN THE MIAMI VALLEY
We support 525 youth each year across Greene, Miami, Montgomery, andPreble counties. Your investment will impact children, empowering them to reach their full potential. Our matches are highly supported and monitored to make certain parents, mentors, and children get the most out of their experience. The annual cost to support a match is $1,200.
LOCAL YOUTH SERVED EACH YEAR
Across Montgomery, Miami, Preble, and Green counties.
AT-RISK YOUNG ADULTS
With mentors plan to enroll in and graduate from college.
WAYS TO DONATE:
In addition to online donations, we also gladly accept donations by:
- Stocks & Securities
- Qualified Charitable Distribution
- Life Insurance
- Beneficiary Designation
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
HELPING ONE PERSON AT A TIME
JOHN AND LORENZ A firefighter turned big brother, John helps anyone he can. John was a firefighter prior to his interest in Big Brothers Big Sisters […]
LUKE & TREVOR
LUKE AND TREVOR Big Brother Luke and Little Brother Trevor were matched in the fall of 2014. The two met weekly for lunch and a game […]
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 […]
