OUR VALUES
Core Concepts
We believe when every young person has access to a positive mentor, it transforms their lives for the better – empowering them with a stronger sense of belonging and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Access
We provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us.
- No matter their background, experiences, circumstances, or need, we are committed to ensuring every young person has a positive mentor in their lives.
- We meet young people where they are.
- Recognizing and valuing who they are, where they live and how they connect, we create access to resources, people, and opportunities that meet young people where they live.
Belonging
We create a community that fosters connection.
- When young people are a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, they have a community of supportive relationships and meaningful connections empowering them to reach their full potential and thrive in life.
- We safeguard youth and cultivate the trust of all BBBS participants.
- With the support of a caring mentor, youth feel a sense of belonging – connected to who they are, to what community represents, and to where they can go.
- We consider safety and well-being to be multi-dimensional (or holistic), including emotional and physical safety, risk reduction, and safe relationships and environments – all core components of youth well-being.
Opportunity
We empower young people to learn, lead and grow.
- Whether in a workplace, a school, or in the community, we empower young people through relationships that give them the confidence and skills to navigate life and thrive.
- The thread and values of every single thing we do is to empower this promise of potential for young people because we know mentorship is a transformative solution for young people, our economy and our society.
Associated Data & Statistics
Access
- 82% of alumni Littles say being matched with their Big changed their perspective on what they thought was possible in life.
- 73% of alumni Littles say being matched with their Big introduced them to an interesting career.
- 82% of alumni Bigs say being matched with their Little helped them learn and appreciate things about those with different cultural backgrounds.
Belonging
- 86% of alumni Littles say being matched with their Big improved their self-confidence and sense of purpose.
- 90% of alumni Bigs say their Little made more of an impact on their life than they did on their Littles’ life.
- 82% of alumni Littles say being matched with their Big felt just like family to them.
Opportunity
- 86% of alumni Littles say being matched with their Big provided them with opportunities and new experiences.
- 76% of alumni Big say being matched with their Little improved their self-esteem.
- 86% of alumni Littles say being matched with their Big allowed them to apply experiences and skills I learned as a Little to my life today.