Big Brothers Big Sistersof …

Little Moments.Little Moments.

Big Magic.Big Magic.

Who are we?

BBBS is the oldest, largest, most successful youth mentoring organization in America

- Since 1904

- Over 200,000 children served in 2003

- Measured positive outcomes

What do we do?

We’re matchmakers!

We help children in our local community reach their potential through mentoring friendships with caring adult volunteers.

One-to-One- We carefully screen each “Big” volunteer to ensure a good match with a “Little”

Professionally Supported- Our skilled, qualified professionals provide ongoing match support

Leadership by Example through Friendship

How do we do it?

Our aim is to help develop good citizens of tomorrow by helping good kids today – we don’t correct troubled children, we help prevent them

Why do we do it?

What a Big isA good personSomeone who cares about othersSomeone willing to help othersA playmateA friend

What a Big is NOT

A Santa ClausA SaintA Superhero

What’s in it for your Little?

A FriendA positive adult role modelA better chance

What’s in it for you?

A FriendA reminder of how to playA better community

What’s in it for your community?Positive, productive citizens of tomorrow

Public/Private Venture Impact Study:

• 49% less likely to begin using illegal drugs

• 27% less likely to start drinking

• 52% less likely to skip school

• 37% less likely to skip class

• 1/3 less likely to hit someone

• 50+% of mentored kids showed improved school performance, more positive attitudes toward school, improved peer relationships and greater self-confidence

Xx,xxx - kids locally that are at risk

Xxx - our goal for kids served in 2004

Xxx - our goal for kids served in 2010

Xxx – kids locally that have Bigs today

Xxx – kids locally that have requested service and are waiting for a mentor to be found

$xxx,xxx – our current budget, which is not sufficient to fund the growth needed to meet our goals

What is the need?

What can you do?Become a Big!DonateServe on our BoardBuild a partnership with your company, church, school or civic organization to:• Recruit Bigs• Recruit donors • Sponsor an eventHave some fun!

$xxx - average monthly cost of drug or alcohol intervention programs

$xxx - average monthly cost of juvenile detention

$xxx - difference in annual income between dropouts and those who finish high school

$1,000 - average cost to make and support a BBBS match for one year

Do the Math!

Prevention is Your Best Investment

Why Big Brothers Big Sisters?

Why get involved?Help a kidHelp a familyHelp a schoolHelp your communityHave some fun!

(and for you hardcore business types, remember, it’s a good deal too!)