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  Big Brothers Big Sister of Delaware
Big Brother Big Sister match is carefully administered and supported by rigorous standards and trained personnel.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware will be the prime volunteer mentoring source for helping at-risk children who need additional companionship and guidance.
Big Brothers Big Sisters will recruit and develop the volunteer mentors and provide services to help these children maximize their potential and make the transition to responsible adulthood.
www.bbbsde.org   (249 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky -- Official Website
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national mentoring agency that pairs volunteers one-to-one with children in our local area.
What is universal to being a Big Brother or Big Sister is that most Bigs start out thinking they'll give something back, yet most end up saying "I get back so much more than I give." As a Big, you are simply a friend.
became Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky with the incorporation of the agency in Glasgow/Barren County in 1996.
www.bbbsky.com   (303 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
BBBS International promotes and supports the development of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs throughout the world - operating independently in various countries - and helps them build service capacity and create sustainability.
Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are established and managed by leaders in the community, valuing the individual, the family, and society's culture, and comply with the international standards of service delivery.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the world's premier mentoring program for children and youth.
www.bbbsi.org   (119 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters
A volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister helps a young person have a better sense of self and a more positive view of their future.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest (1904) and largest mentoring program in the world, with country-specific programs that recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in one-to-one mentoring relationships with children-at-risk of not reaching their potential because of family or environmental constraints or limitations.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a tested and proven mentoring program which follows international standards of operation.
www.bbbsi.org /wwa_index.htm   (778 words)

  
 Big Sisters of Rhode Island Programs
Big Sisters are at least 19 years old and dedicate at least one year to a child.
Big Sisters of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Training School, Girls' Unit are conducting a pilot conflict management training of trainers program.
Whether referred to Big Sisters by a social worker, teacher, parent or family friend, the girls that become Little Sisters are between the ages of 7 and 15.
www.bigsistersri.org /programs.htm   (600 words)

  
 Big Sisters of Rhode Island - Little Moments ... Big Magic
And she knows that one day she’ll be a good lawyer because, she confides giggling, “I like to argue.” The fact is Ana has the potential to be a great lawyer (or whatever else she wants to be) and that’s largely because of the choices she’s making right now.
Ana met Big Sister Audrey Desrosiers two years ago when she was only ten years old and, like so many Big and Little Sister matches, the two hit it off immediately.
Audrey, who had participated in a similar program with Big Sisters when she was in high school, recalls that, “Ana was all smiles.” By the end of their first visit together, they both knew they had a perfect match on their hands.
www.bigsistersri.org /index.htm   (472 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas’ mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas’ vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
Big Brothers Big Sisters began when Ernest Coulter, a court clerk from New York City, started New York Big Brothers to help bring guidance into the lives of boys caught up in the city’s juvenile court system.
www.bigmentor.org   (262 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph - Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph - Big Sisters
A Big Sister is an adult female volunteer who is matched with a girl between the ages of five and sixteen for a mentoring friendship.  A "Big" may be from any walk of life, either married or single, and with or without her own children.  She is committed, caring, and has the ability to provide positive guidance and support to her Little Sister. 
A Big Sister’s primary responsibility is to spend time with her Little Sister, and is discouraged from getting involved in family dynamics.
www.bigbrothersbigsisters.guelph.org /en/Home/Programs/BigSisters.aspx   (442 words)

  
 Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Alleghenies - Making a Differences, One Child at a Time. - Home
Our local office in Cumberland, Maryland is an affiliate of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA, a national organization linking more than 500 agencies across the country.
The Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization has set the goal of serving one million children by the year 2010.
The mentoring efforts of Big Brothers, Big Sisters makes a huge influence on the children it serves, ranging from ages 6 through 18.
www.bigdifference.org   (266 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County, Bozeman, Montanta (MT)
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a proven prevention program for youth, providing needed support to children in our local community through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County matches children aged 5 through 15 with adult and young adult volunteer mentors.
www.bigbrotherssisters.org   (246 words)

  
 Big Brother Big Sister Alamo Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization that matches children ages 7-14 from single-parent homes with a role model called the “Big Brother” or “ Big Sister." The goal of the agency is to provide these at-risk children with adult friendship on a one-to-one basis.
A “Big” is a mature, stable adult over 18 years old who volunteers a few hours a month to be a friend to a “Little” and who stimulates the Little’s interests and potential.
Rather, the role of the Big Brother or Sister is to spend one-to-one time with the child doing normal, everyday things.
members.tripod.com /~bbbs   (426 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester and the Division for Children, Youth and families team up to extend Mentoring Services.
Big Brothers Big Sisters are having a press conference on November 2nd at 10am to announce our new partnership with Department of Children, Youth and Their Families(DCYF).
One out of 10 new volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester are men, which means that plenty of young boys are match ready and waiting for some good men to step forward.
www.bbbsmanchester.org   (777 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the leader in one-to-one youth-service, with a century of proven success in creating positive friendships that benefit children, volunteers, families, neighborhoods, and the community!
Bigs and Littles, and their families, are from all walks of life and are as diverse as all of Southeast Alaska.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America served a record number of children last year, as did Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska (560 children across the region in 2005).
www.southeastbigs.org   (278 words)

  
 Arizona Charity non profit organization BBBS
Established in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the one of the oldest non-profit organizations around today.
Big Brothers Big Sisters non-profit organization is the most capable and progressive children's charity in existence.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most accomplished charity foundation to conquer this ever mounting feat.
www.bbbsaz.org   (377 words)

  
 Share a little of life
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are, foremost, friends to children: They share everyday activities, expand horizons, and experience the joy in even the simplest events.
Within those little moments lies the big magic that a Big Brother or Big Sister brings to the life of a young person.
Nobody else is doing the work that Big Brothers Big Sisters does in exactly the way we do it.
www.bigomaha.org   (213 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters — HelpSource Agency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County provides mentors for youth ages 6-14 in need of stability and companionship.
If you would like to volunteer to be a Big Brother or Big Sister or involve your child in the program, contact us at 734.973.1900.
By becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can be the person who brings magic into the life of a child.
www.helpsourceagency.com /youth/bbbs   (104 words)

  
 Big Sisters
Big Sisters is committed to helping Canadian girls and young women who face difficult challenges in their personal lives, at home or at school.
Since 1912, Big Sisters have provided friendship, support and an open ear to thousands of Little Sisters who have benefitted from this special one to one relationship.
This allows the Little Sister to be involved in at least part of our program while she is waiting for her Big Sister.
www.iaw.on.ca /~bigsis   (591 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sout
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, founded in 1973, matches children with adult and older teen role models.
The program is affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and is one of more than 500 agencies that have mentored children for over 100 years.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada has professionally-trained staff to help ensure the success of each match.
www.bbbsn.org   (267 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI - Home
Big Brothers Big Sisters is about helping kids through the "Magic of Friendship".
Big Brothers Big Sisters is about the power of friendship.
You have what it takes to become a part of something Big!  Our volunteers come from all walks of life but have the common goal of wanting to help a child.  It’s easy to get involved…you don’t have to change your life, you just have to make a bit of room for a new friend.
www.bigbrothersbigsisterspei.org   (294 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters - Agency Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin, headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin, originated in 1976 through the interest of Jim Hoops and many concerned individuals in Marathon County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters successfully makes and maintains mentoring matches between adults and children.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin, headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin has successfully made and maintained mentoring matches between adults and children for over 26 years.
www.bbbsmc.org   (530 words)

  
 Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sister - Welcome to Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the leader in one-to-one youth-service for nearly a century, with proven success in creating positive friendships that benefit children, volunteers, families, neighborhoods, and the community!
Bigs are “that person” for a child, creating wonderful memories for themselves – and for their Littles.
Bigs and Littles, and their families, are from all walks of life and are as diverse as all of America.
www.nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters.org   (349 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Oshkosh Area: Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Big Brothers Big Sisters, the premier youth-mentoring organization of the Oshkosh area, welcomes you.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oshkosh Area will strengthen the future of our community and enhance the lives of children and youth by providing qualified adult volunteers for one-to-one and group mentoring.
And Oshkosh Big Brothers Big Sisters has vibrant partnerships with schools, funders such as United Way, businesses which offer cash and in-kind support, and university, church and community groups who offer volunteer mentors.
www.bigbros.oshkosh.net   (250 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is the local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Shirley and her Little Sister Dwanna have been matched for five years and together they have seen Dwanna's academic achievements soar and her future career goals are bright.
As a part of her recognition, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee could receive a $5,000 donation in Shirley's honor by her receiving the most cards of congratulations.
www.bbbsmt.org   (436 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland County, Michigan
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland County, Michigan
Big Brothers Big Sisters believes in the power of friendship in helping a child grow in a positive direction and finally blossom into a productive, caring adult.
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps young people succeed.
www.bbbsmidlandmi.org   (203 words)

  
 Pioneers in Mentoring- Ready for the Future
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has remained an expert in mentoring since its founding in 1904.
Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint has had a rich history of caring since the 1930's.
The Big Sisters program was initiated in 1955, through the efforts of several groups including the Flint Women's Council and the Mott Foundation.
www.bigbrothersbigsistersflint.org   (512 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters currently operates in 50 states and 40000 counties.
The Amachi Big Brothers Big Sisters program which matches children of prisoners with church congregants is piloted.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_of_America   (943 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fresno, Kings & Madera Counties
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fresno, Kings and Madera Counties
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fresno, Kings and Madera Counties is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally supported, One-to-One relationship with a caring adult, and to assist them to become healthy, confident, competent, and caring individuals.
© 2005 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fresno, Kings and Madera Counties
www.bigs.org   (71 words)

  
 BBBSMqt.org - Big Brothers Big Sisters - Marquette
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers many different program options for our youth.
For a minimum of one year, Bigs generally spend 4-6 hours per month with their Littles.
This is what Big Brother Andy, had to say about one of their outings...
www.bbbsmqt.org   (586 words)

  
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Being a Big is something anyone can do-the only requirements are a willingness to be a friend, to have fun, and to see the world (and yourself) through the eyes of a young person.
That is the magic a Big brings to the life of a child-and that a Little brings to the life of a Big.
Our Bigs consistently say that they get even more out of their friendship than the Littles, and our Littles grow into adults who want to be involved themselves and help another child.
hosted.bbbsa.org /big/index.asp   (348 words)

  
 Charity Navigator Rating - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States.
Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country.
National research has shown that the positive relationships between Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their Littles have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives.
www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/5082.htm   (206 words)

  
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County is a youth service organization that matches volunteer mentors one-on-one with children from single parent families.
Our volunteer mentors are called Big Brothers or Big Sisters, and the children with whom they are matched are called Little Brothers or Little Sisters.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County is to provide children who lack sufficient adult support with the opportunities and skills necessary to develop positive personal growth.
www.bbbs-sjc.org   (203 words)

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