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Big Brothers Big Sisters: Non- Profit Organization

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Non- Profit Organization. Tamika Fitzgerald Diana Hofstetter Lakeesha Jackson Maureen Shea. History. In 1904 Ernest Coulter became dismayed by seeing young men in the courtroom without positive role-models in their lives.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters: Non- Profit Organization

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  1. Big Brothers Big Sisters: Non- Profit Organization Tamika Fitzgerald Diana Hofstetter Lakeesha Jackson Maureen Shea

  2. History • In 1904 Ernest Coulter became dismayed by seeing young men in the courtroom without positive role-models in their lives. • He gathered responsible volunteers and they started helping children in their communities • By 1916, Big Brothers had spread to 96 cities around the country

  3. History Cont …. • A group called the Ladies of Charity was equally concerned about troubled girls and started the “Catholic Big Sisters” • In 1977 the two groups formally merged and became Big Brothers Big Sisters.

  4. Big Brothers, Big Sisters • Not-for- Profit organization that operates under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life • The organization develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people

  5. Mission • Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for better, FOREVER

  6. Mentoring Requirements • Mentors must be at least 18 years of age • Some sites offer couples to mentor together • They must be 21 years of age and married or cohabitating for at least two years • Complete written application, in person interview and a home visit • Complete criminal background and driving record check

  7. Community Based Mentoring • Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples spend one-on-one time with youth in the community • Bigs and Littles are matched according to common interests, compatible personalities and who lives within convenient distance from one another. • Mentors are asked to make a one year commitment in the program

  8. School Based • Provide children with a supportive adult relationship, which can help them succeed in their academics • The focus is the one-to-one friendship, support and positive role modeling • The program is designed to serve students identified by school personnel as needing extra guidance and support

  9. Special Programs • African-American Mentoring • Native American Mentoring • Hispanic Mentoring • Mentoring Military Children • Amachi Program (mentoring to children who’s parents are incarcerated)

  10. Are they Making A Difference? • National research has shown that positive relationships Littles and Bigs have direct and measurable impact on children’s lives

  11. Little Brothers and Sisters are: • More confident in their schoolwork and performance • Able to get along better with their families • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol • 52% less likely to skip school • 33% less likely to get in fights or hit someone

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