Our Vision and Mission
The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities for all.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.
Nationally, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves over 200,000 children, ages 6 through 18, in 5,000 communities across all 50 states. Our goal: to serve one million children. Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face. Research by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) consistently shows that Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
- 37% less likely to skip class
- More confident in their schoolwork performance
- Able to get along better with their families
One of Forbes Magazine's Top Ten Charities
In its annual survey of 200 large charities, Forbes Magazine named Big Brothers Big Sisters to its "Gold Star" list of charities which it believes are worthy of donor consideration. Their rating reflects how efficiently charities collect and distribute dollars, and also takes into consideration three critical categories:
- Charitable Commitment
- Fundraising Efficiency
- Donor Dependency
Fifty Years Serving Greater Miami
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami was established in 1958, and is one of the largest agencies in the country, serving over 5,000 clients each year.
- Locally, we are the lead agency for America's Promise and the Governor's Mentoring Initiative
- Our Mentoring Resource Center provides training and volunteer referral services to over 55 Miami-Dade County service agencies
All matches are carefully screened and supervised by our team of professional social workers. All service are free to the volunteers and children, who are encouraged to take advantage of the free tickets and social/educational activities that are offered to help make the "match" a truly unforgettable experience.
