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My Big Sister is the one who put Happy in Happiness. I'm lucky to have a Big Sister like her. She makes me laugh a lot.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision

Is a successful mentoring relationship for all children who need and want one, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.

 

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission

Is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring makes a huge difference for the youth it serves. Research consistently demonstrates that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face. The most compelling evidence was found by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV), showing that Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:

  • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs;
  • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol;
  • 52% less likely to skip school;
  • 37% less likely to skip class;
  • More confident in their schoolwork performance;
  • Able to get along better with their families.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Locations

    Reno
    Serving Reno, Sparks and North Valleys
    495 Apple Street, Ste 104
    Reno, NV 89502
    (T) 352-3202
    (F) 322-8898

    Carson City
    Serving Carson Valley
    813 N. Carson Street
    Carson City, NV 89701-4009
    (T) 283-0606
    (F) 283-0607

Our Goal

We have been successful in growing the number of children we match with a Big Brother or Big Sister each year. Our goal is to match 800 children with a Big Brother or Big Sister by 2008.