OUR IMPACT

THE POWER OF OUR MISSION

We unite children and teens with caring positive adult role models through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring friendships.

Together they clear a path to success by breaking societal barriers, closing opportunity gaps, and overcoming adversities like poverty and identity-based discrimination.

When youth have a mentor, they are 52% more likely to stay in school.

Many Bigs report that their lives were changed for the better because of their Little.


MAXIMIZING SOCIAL IMPACT

Former Littles earn $315,000 more over the lifetime.
That means:.

$32,154

additional tax revenue


$49,819

increased disposable income

EACH TIME BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PAIRS A CHILD WITH A ROLE MODEL, WE START SOMETHING INCREDIBLE

A one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential. And thanks to the first-ever nationwide impact study of a mentoring organization, we have the facts to prove it.


Read the Study

THE RESULTS

Researchers found that after 18 months of spending time with their Bigs, the Little Brothers and Little Sisters, compared to those children not in our program, were:

  • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
  • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
  • 52% less likely to skip school
  • 37% less likely to skip a class
  • 33% less likely to hit someone

They also found that the Littles were more confident of their performance in schoolwork and getting along better with their families.

“We have known all along that Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring has a long-lasting, positive effect on children’s confidence, grades, and social skills,” affirms Anne Pfeiffer, CEO, “and the results of this impact study confirm that.”


BBBS MIAMI VALLEY

REAL LIFE STORIES


October 17, 2022

Jaxon & Lee

Jaxon & Lee Lee and Jaxon have been matched since February of 2022. Jaxon is a 9-year-old boy who was looking for a male role model […]
October 17, 2022

Adrianna & Kelsey

Adrianna & Kelsey Little Sister Adrianna is a life of the party 10-year-old. Adrianna is one of 7 siblings including a newborn baby brother. Although her […]
October 17, 2022

Jerilyn & Ierlyn

Jerilyn & Ierlyn Jerilyn and Ierlyn are to be matched 8 years in December. At the time of introduction, Ierlyn was 6 years old living with […]


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