BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF COLORADO INC
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Mission Statement
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
About This Cause
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) believes that every child has inherent and incredible potential. To help youth tap their highest potential, BBBSC’s mentoring programs utilize a whole-child mentoring approach to create, monitor, and support mentoring relationships. With BBBSC’s professional support, mentees and mentors develop authentic relationships that help youth achieve success now (both in and out of school) and long into the future (post-secondary education and the workforce). As the leading youth serving agency for one-to-one mentoring plus, BBBSC serves youth through a portfolio of programs. • One-to-one Mentoring Programs: Community-based Mentoring, Sports Buddies, and Big Futures • Mentoring Plus Programs: Project AIM and STARS Peer Mentoring (provided at partner schools) • Wrap-around support services: enrichment activities, program and support services for youth on the waiting list, STARS annual trainings, and Career Possibilities These programs are youth-centered, evidence-based/informed, and take a preventive, asset-based, positive youth development approach. BBBSC primarily serves youth 9-18 years old who are from under-served households and historically minoritized communities – 73% live in single-parent/income households and 76% are youth of color. By partnering with youth, parents and guardians, volunteer mentors, community partners, and caring philanthropists, BBBSC is accountable for each youth participant achieving positive outcomes that include: • Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships • Increased sense of belonging and community/school engagement, which contributes to improved mental health • Avoidance of risky behaviors • Educational success (through high school graduation and post-secondary readiness) BBBSC’s youth mentoring programs supported 1,366 youth during fiscal year 2023, which is a 19% increase over the previous year. Also, Bigs (adult volunteer one-to-one mentors) dedicated 37,746 volunteer hours to connecting with their Littles during 2023. This is an investment worth nearly $1.3 million. BBBSC expects to serve 2,000 youth by 2026, which will drive an increase in the number of youth served year-over-year.