Our First Match
OUR STORY
Big Brothers Big Sisters changes the way children see the world and interact with it. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 5 through young adulthood. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Our programs are proven to reduce a child’s risk of dropping out of school, becoming violent, using drugs and alcohol, and falling victim to other negative cycles that threaten our society.
With nearly 400 agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America serves more than a quarter-million children. In West Alabama, Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing the lives of over 200 children annually through motivated leadership and quality mentoring.
We proudly serve these 9 West Alabama Counties:
Bibb
Fayette,
Greene
Hale
Lamar
Marengo
Pickens
Sumter, and Tuscaloosa.
MISSION STATEMENT
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and
promise of youth.
ACCOUNTABILITY
STATEMENT
By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
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• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational success​
VISION STATEMENT
All youth
achieve their full potential.
Our Programs Change Lives
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85% of former Littles surveyed agree their experience has influenced them in having confidence in their abilities.
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84% of former Littles surveyed agree that their Big taught them the importance of helping others.
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85% of former Littles surveyed agree their experience has influenced them in overcoming adversity or problems with courage.
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67% of former Littles surveyed agree that their Big played a role in their decision to attend college.
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Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister in their lives are 75% more likely to have received a four-year college degree.
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Even big change starts with something little. One-on-one mentoring works. You can Start Something.
We have a dedicated staff ready to help you get started on this journey. Click below to get in touch with us!
HOW TO BECOME
a BIG or a LITTLE
Before we make a match, we do our homework. After someone expresses an interest in becoming a Big, they go through an extensive background check and careful interview process.
Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities, and preferences. And we provide full support from the start, so matches can grow into lasting, fruitful friendships. It’s also important to note that the entire matching process is made possible through donations—we can’t do what we do best without them!
