MENTORING MATTERS

Every child is born with potential to succeed. But faced with adversity, the opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives is limited. A mentor empowers them to realize their biggest possible future. To strive for goals they once believed out of their control. To achieve their full potential.

1 IN 3

YOUTH HAVE NO MENTOR

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

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LIVE IN POVERTY

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.

WHAT WE DO

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches youth facing adversity one-to-one with a caring mentor. Through these strong and enduring, professionally supported relationships, a child’s potential is ignited.

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OF LITTLES GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL

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WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE

3,145 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

2023 MENTORS of the Year Revealed

Meet the outstanding volunteers of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire who have gone beyond to make a positive impact in their local community. These remarkable individuals have been recognized as the 2023 Mentors of the Year, spanning across our Community, Workplace Mentoring, College Bigs and High School Bigs programs.