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- EIN 74-1970973
- (915) 544-4203
- 1724 Wyoming St El Paso TX 79902 USA
- http://www.bbbsa.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Children & Youth
Mission: Our philosophy revolves around a belief that sharing, caring and listening to a child's concerns can make a positive difference. We also know that the increasingly complex demands of today's society can be addressed with sensitivity and simplicity through a mentor relationship. Programs such as ours provide additional support to the family structure, helping children grow into healthy and productive adults.
Programs: The youth mentoring program encompasses recruiting, screening, and training volunteer mentors; matching the mentor with an at risk child, focusing on the skills, interests and needs of the mentor and child; supervising and supporting the match to promote friendship and broaden the horizons of the child; and monitoring the match through regular contact with mentor, child and child's family. There is no charge for the services provided. Program evaluations show that 97% of parents report an improvement in their child in at least one asset area after having been matched for six months. During 2011 we matched and supported 416 youth and their adult mentors.