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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
There is a mentoring gap in America. One-third of our nation’s youth are growing up without a positive role model.
68 PERCENT
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.
10 TIMES
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.
99
PERCENT
OF LITTLES GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON-TIME
74
PERCENT
FIRST GENERATION IN THEIR FAMILY TO GRADUATE
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
OUR IMPACT
3,968 MATCHES SUPPORTED
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
2020 Orange County Big of the Year Finalists Revealed
Kicking off National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire is recognizing exceptional volunteers who went above and beyond in the local community.
