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Big Brothers Big Sisters has the mission to provide children with the friendship of an adult that will grow for many years.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national and international movement that began in 1902 with the first Big Sisters agency. In 1946 the first National Big Brothers agency began and 31 years later the two organizations merged to form the first Big Brothers Big Sisters of America agency.
There are currently over 507 national agencies as well as international programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of La Plata County has been established since 1984 and began serving the area in 1985 when the first match was made.
It really does work!
Children matched with Mentors are:
46% less likely to use drugs
27% less likely to begin using alcohol
53% less likely to skip school
33% less likely to get into fights
Our agency relies on direct service from Volunteers
Becoming a Volunteer provides you with rich experience while working with children. We also receive direct help from local community businesses by receiving coupons and assistance with agency outings.
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