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Since our
founding in 1970, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley has
helped to form more than 8,500 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 2007-2008 Program Outcome
Evaluation:
- 82% of Littles
demonstrate improvement in self
confidence.
- 62% of Littles
demonstrate improved
attitude toward school.
- 56% of Littles
demonstrate improved
class participation.
- 43% of Littles
demonstrate improved
classroom behavior.
- 59% of Littles
demonstrate improved
academic performance.
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