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| The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. |
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters?
- Oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring organization
- Mission is to help at-risk youths achieve their highest potential through one on one mentoring relationships
- Operates in all 50 states and in 35 countries all around the world
Why It Works
- 52% less likely to skip a day of school
- 46% less likely to start using drugs
- Have 4 times fewer teen pregnancies
- Have 4 times fewer arrests
- Have 3 times fewer dropouts
Who We Are
- Extension of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wabash Valley
- Student organization who works with at-risk youths in the greater Lafayette are
- Mentors and role models for at-risk youths in the program
What We Do
- Provide external activities for youths in the community waitlisted for a mentor through BBBS of Wabash Valley
- Attend weekly after school group mentoring programs
