WHAT WE DO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & the Inland Empire provides a lifeline to youth, especially for the most vulnerable, who lack positive role models.

OF LITTLES GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL

0 %

WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE

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MENTORING MATTERS

Igniting the Power and Potential of the Next Generation: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & the Inland Empire is the leader in mentorship, creating and supporting mentoring relationships through a variety of professionally-supported programs.

YOUTH HAVE NO MENTOR

1 IN 3

There is a mentoring gap in America. One-third of our nation’s youth are growing up without a positive role model.

LIVE IN POVERTY

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More than half the youth we serve live below the poverty line, putting them at greater risk for poor academic achievement and other developmental delays.

TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DROP OUT

The low-income youth we support in our program are 10 times more likely to drop out of high school than their high-income peers.

3,904 Youth Impacted

Kristin and Yaretzi

Matched 2020

Samantha and Miranda

Matched 2018

Mitchell and Jason

Matched 2014

Destinee and Destiny

Matched 2016

Steve AND Fabian

Matched 2019

William and Andrew

Matched 2018

4,398 YOUTH IMPACTED

Jessica and Ale

Since 2010

Alexis and Eduardo

Since 2016

Warren and Jose

Since 2016

Destinee and Destiny

Since 2016

ANDREW AND LUIS

Since 2014

Ian and Leo

Since 2014

HOW YOU CAN HELP

BE A MENTOR

For a few hours twice a month, you can ignite a child’s potential. Sometimes it’s as simple as grabbing lunch, going to a museum, or just taking a walk.

MAKE A DONATION

Your financial investment in mentoring ignites potential for children in our community facing the greatest need, allowing them to become tomorrow’s change-makers and leaders.

ATTEND AN EVENT

Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts fundraising events throughout the year to support one-to-one youth mentoring programs. Check out our calendar and join us – it’s for the kids!

LATEST NEWS

Introducing the 2024 MENTORS of the Year

Every January, during National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County recognizes outstanding matches that illustrate how the mentoring relationship helps youth achieve their biggest possible futures and makes a long-lasting impact on the mentor. The 2024 winners all have distinct, inspiring stories that illustrate our mission.