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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.