The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one, volunteer mentoring relationships with measurable impact.
We achieve our mission by:
- providing youth (Littles) with an adult friendship that is consistent, ongoing, supportive, educational, safe and fun;
- supplying mentors (Bigs) with the resources and support they need to be effective mentors to at-risk youth; and
- enhancing the ongoing relationship (Match) between a Big and a Little with intentional activities and asset-building opportunities.
In 2011, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado will support approximately 2,040 mentoring relationships in the Denver and Pikes Peak Area. We know from research that we impact children by:
- Improving sense of self and future
- Improving relationships
- Improving attitudes towards school and academic performance
- Helping kids avoid delinquent behavior