| Since our founding in
1970, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley has
helped to form more than 3,500 one-to-one relationships
between at-risk children and responsible adult role models.
These adult volunteers, carefully screened, trained, and
supervised by our agency, serve as mentors and positive
examples to children who live in one-parent homes.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a two-county agency that
serves children between the ages of 7 and 16 in Lehigh
and Northampton Counties. Children who have mentors
are less likely to start using drugs and alcohol. Little
Brothers and Little Sisters improved their school attendance,
performance, and attitudes about school work.
As a Big Brother or Big Sister,
you will have the opportunity to create a unique friendship.
Big Brothers Big Sisters brand of mentoring works! Based on the 2005-2006 Program Outcome Study:
- 61% of students have displayed improvement in their self confidence.
- 43% of the students demonstate improved attitude toward school.
- 50% of the students have demonstrated improved class participation.
- 48% have demonstrated improved relationships with peers.
- 66% of students displayed improved academic performance with 16% scoring in the "much better" category.
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