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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!
Little Moments.
Big Magic.
The feeling of being a “Big” is
universal. Think back on your own childhood.
Who was that special person—other than
a parent—who brought a little magic into
your life? Bigs are “that person” for
a child, creating wonderful memories for themselves—and
for their Littles.
About the 'Match' -
Bigs and Littles
Bigs and Littles, and their families, are from
all walks of life and are as diverse as all of
America. What our Littles have in common is a
desire to have a Big, plus a parent or other
caring adult in their life who feels they need
one. What Bigs have in common is a willingness
to share some fun with a young person. Bigs consistently
say they get even more out of being matched than
their Littles!
It Works!
National research reveals that Littles are more
likely to show positive behaviors in school and
at home than children not matched with a Big.
Our matches are effective because professional
staff ensure that the relationships are safe
and rewarding for everyone involved.
Growing Strong
We grew by over 20% last year, and our new national
goal is to provide Bigs to one million children
by 2010! To reach our goal, we need two things:
volunteers and funds. Both will assure that many
more children will fulfill their potential as
positive members of their communities. It’s
Little Moments that make Big Magic! |
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About
Us
Providing Mentors, role models and friends to local children
in need
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie County has been serving
local children since 1984. We are one of more than 500 affiliates
of Big Brothers Big Sisters nationwide. Our national organization
is the largest, oldest, and most respected mentoring organization
in the U.S. Big Brothers Big Sister's school-based mentoring
has been proven to have a significant, positive impact on children
in the program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters serves St. Lucie County children by
matching them with professionally supervised volunteers who act
as friends and mentors. Most children are school-aged, and many
come from single parent homes or are being raised by grandparents
or guardians.
Our volunteers range from teens to people in their 80's. They
come from all walks of life and unite with one common goal -
to help improve the life of a local child.
A recent national study reported that, of the children involved
in Big Brothers Big Sisters:
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64% of students developed more positive attitudes
toward school |
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58% achieved higher grades in social studies,
languages, and math |
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60% improved relationships with adults and
56% improved relationships with peers |
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55% were better able to express their feelings |
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64% developed high levels of self-confidence |
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62% were more likely to trust their teachers |
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77% of teachers, parents, and volunteers in
the pilot program reported increases in students' self-confidence,
and the number of unexcused absences decreased. |
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