Changing How Our Children Grow Up in America

Today's youth face tough challenges growing up and school dropouts, teen violence, and teen pregnancy rates continue to rise. Every day in their lives, they see many fellow youngsters choose the wrong path in life. There is an urgent need to change that. Big Brothers Big Sisters is rising to the challenge to be that catalyst for change. We strive to provide positive role models to give today's youth hope and the courage to avoid negative peer pressure. Our programs work, but we need your help to reach all the children in our country that need positive influences. Please join us. Become a volunteer, support our programs with donations, spread our newsletter, blog about us, you can help make a difference with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBSSA) is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. They serve over 220,000 six- to 18-year-old kids, with a goal of reaching one million by 2010.

BBBSA mentors work one-on-one with children, helping them improve their study habits, develop confidence, and learn to relate to adults. The relationship they mentor and child develop has a direct and measurable impact on the child’s life: children in the BBSSA program are less likely to use drugs, use illegal alcohol, and skip school. They also do better in their schoolwork and get along better with their families.

For more information about BBSSA, go to www.bbbsa.org.

video: July 28, 2008