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Causes: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Children & Youth
Mission: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Target demographics: Young people graduate with a plan for their future and to realize their potential.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1534 students in 7+ counties across Colorado
Geographic areas served: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We work in Metro Denver and Pikes Peak Communities.
Programs: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) Founded in 1918 as a transformative alternative to the juvenile justice system, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) has been dedicated to empowering youth through meaningful mentorship for over a century. Today, BBBSC is the premiere youth mentorship organization in Colorado. At BBBSC, we believe every child possesses incredible potential. Our whole-child mentoring approach fosters authentic, supportive relationships between mentors and mentees, helping young people achieve immediate success both academically and personally, while also preparing them for future challenges in post-secondary education and the workforce. As the leading youth-serving agency in Colorado, BBBSC offers a diverse portfolio of programs: • One-to-One Mentoring: Community-based Mentoring and Sports Buddies • Career and College Readiness: Big Futures • School-Based: Project AIM and STARS Peer Mentoring • Wrap-around Support Services: Enrichment activities, program support for youth on the waiting list, STARS annual trainings