BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HAWAII INC
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Mission Statement
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii is an affiliate of the nation’s largest mentoring network. For over 50 years we have paired at-risk children with carefully screened and trained volunteer mentors in Hawaii. Our mission is to build and support one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii’s mentoring programs began in 1963 when the first match was made between Henry Sumida, an energetic male volunteer, and ten year-old Dennis Brown. Through the power of mentorship Dennis was inspired to pursue a career in social services and in 1998 began to serve in his current position as President/CEO of our organization. In July 2012, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii united independent agencies on Kauai, Maui and Oahu under a single unified organization. We are now able to serve youth across the state and help them achieve their full potential.
About This Cause
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i supports children ages 6-16 years old who have faced adversity in their young lives and experienced the loss of a valuable connection. Our youth-centered program helps children to create goals that mentors can help them achieve. Each child and mentor is connected with one of our staff who provides ongoing coaching for the youth, training for the volunteer and resources for the family. We partner with the parent/guardian, child and mentor to ensure that the social and emotional needs of youth are being met and that every child has an opportunity to reach their full potential.