Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

About

We provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Mission

Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Products

Of our “Littles” who have participated in at least an 18-month mentoring relationship in a Big Brothers or Big Sisters community-based mentoring program, the following results have been realized:

- 54% are more likely to say “no” to drugs
- 73% are more likely to refuse alcohol
- 48% are more likely to stay in school
- 70% are more likely to choose conflict resolution over violence
- More say they are confident in their performance in school work
- More say they get along better with their families
- Minority Littles are 70% less likely than their peers to initiate drug use.

*Adapted from “Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America” by Public/Private Ventures, 1995.