Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to "create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth". Adult volunteers are matched with children from age 5 to young adulthood. It was founded by Irvin Ferdinand Westheimer.
| Founded | 1904 Cincinnati, Ohio New York |
|---|---|
| Founder | Ernest Kent Coulter |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Mentorship, education |
| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida, United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Artis Stevens, President and CEO |
Revenue (2019) | US$21 million |
| Website | https://www.bbbs.org |
Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organizations in the United States. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. The ages of children and youth served varies by affiliate.
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