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something big

It’s not just a donation. It’s an investment in a child’s future.

When you donate online to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you join our cause and directly support children in your community. No matter how little or big the amount, donating can start making a difference in the lives of young people around you.

Donating pays dividends.

Research shows that our mentoring works. Children with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple show real differences in their personal and academic lives. They are more confident in their schoolwork performance, they get along better with their families and they’re 52% less likely to skip school.¹

Your support goes far.

Your financial support helps us provide our programs and services nationally and in your local community—so we can develop more college grads, community leaders and entrepreneurs.

Your financial support starts lots of things, like:

• Adopt a Match – Sponsor a match for a year ~ $1,000 per child
• Gift of Giving – Sponsor a gift card for a Big to take their Little shopping for a Christmas gift to give their parent or guardian ~ $10 per child
• Back to School Program – Sponsor new clothes and shoes for a child ~ $50 per child
• Little Scholarships – Sponsor a child for recreation/education camp ~ $100 per child
• School Mentoring Activities – Sponsor crafts, games, or snacks ~ $150 per school
• Meal Time Buddies Supplies – Sponsor supplies for the program ~ $250 per year
• Match Activities – Sponsor quarterly group activities for the Bigs and Littles ~ $250 per activity
• “Bigs Only” – Sponsor quarterly training to support and educate Bigs ~ $250 per training
• Family Picnic – Sponsor this annual picnic that invites the Bigs, Littles, and their families to enjoy a day of activities together ~ $1,500
• Community Outreach – Sponsor activities to recruit Bigs and Littles ~ $1,500 per year
• Volunteer Background Checks – Sponsor volunteer background checks ~ $2,000 per year

Become a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters family today. Donate now>

For more information about donating, please contact Sophie Pierpoint, Chief Development Officer, at spierpoint@bigbro.com or 417.889.9136 x109.

 

^{1 Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures}