For over 40 years Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life.  As part of the nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island makes meaningful, monitored matches between volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 6 through 18, in Hall, Hamilton, Howard & Merrick Counties.  We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. 





Vision:  all children achieve success in life
Mission: provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships with measurable impact
Accountability:  by partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
        *Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
        *Avoidance of risky behaviors
        *Educational success

Here's the proof.  National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives.  By participating in our programs, Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:
        *more confident in their schoolwork performance
        *able to get along better with their families
        *46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
        *27% less likely to begin using alcohol
        *52% less likely to skip school
 Tierney, JP, Grossman JB and Resch NL (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters: Public/Private Ventures

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