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Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest mentoring organization in the US and has been serving Elkhart County since 1972. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America was founded on the belief that one-to-one mentoring can have a significant and positive impact on the lives of children. According to the results of the first-ever nationwide impact study of a mentoring organization, children who participated in BBBS program were:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
- 1/3 les likely to hit another person
Local agency statistics show that children matched to volunteers:
- 92% improved in confidence
- 67% improved in competence
- 79% improved in caring/social skills
- 98% avoided delinquent behavior
- 98% avoided substance use
- 99% remained in school
The impact is BIG! The cost is LITTLE!
It costs $1000 to interview, match, support, and evaluate one volunteer/child match relationship for one year.
Thank you for your support and sharing our vision to make a positive impact on the lives of children in our community and give them hope for the future.
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