3. Who We Are We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. And we couldn’t do any of it without you. As a member of the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through 14 (once matched the match can continue until the child turns 18). Program encompasses Benton, Morrison, Stearns, the northern tier of Wright & Sherburne Counties.
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5. Why We Are Here Mission Statement: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota helps youth to realize their potential by providing positive growth experiences through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Vision Statement: Youth mentored through BBBS lead productive, compassionate lives that positively impact our world.
6. Core Values Integrity: We operate with transparency to provide accountability and effectiveness. Safety: We provide an infrastructure that ensures the well-being of each child served. Quality: We deliver personalized services to achieve effective mentoring relationships. Trust: We develop respectful relationships in a healthy environment.
7. Who We Are We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. And we couldn’t do any of it without you. As a member of the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through 14 (once matched the match can continue until the child turns 18). Program encompasses Benton, Morrison, Stearns, the northern tier of Wright & Sherburne Counties.
12. 2010-2011 By the Numbers Youth Questionnaire Results: administered to matched Littles in the school/site – based programs
13. 2010-2011 By the Numbers Program Outcome – Based Evaluation Results: This survey is a set of 21 questions which asks teachers, Bigs and parents how the child has progressed in Competence, Confidence and Caring.
14. What the Littles are saying… Some responses from Littles when asked what Bigs taught them: “ H o w to treat other people good and help them with their problems” “ T o be respectful and to like who you are, to believe in yourself, and keep a strong heart” “ T h e importance of grades ” “ T o enjoy who we are and to enjoy life ” “ T o be more responsible ” “ J u st to be friends with everyone and stay out of drama. There’s a lot of choices in life ” “ S h e’s going to college. That is really important. I’ve been thinking about college ”
15. The Road Ahead… There are currently 161 Littles waiting for a Big. “ I can’ t describe the self-worth I see radiating from my daughter’s face when she comes home from spending time with her Big Sister.” -Parent of a Little in the program Want to learn more about BBBS? Want to get involved? You can make a positive impact on the lives of others! www.BBBScentralmn.org
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