Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky -- Official Website

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky has been impacting the lives of people in South Central Kentucky for over 35 years. Both children and volunteers have experienced the power of one-to-one friendships which has led to a substantial difference in the outcome of many children's lives. Founed in October 1973 and originally part of Youth Bureau, Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bowling Green became Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky with the incorporation of the agency in Glasgow/Barren County in 1996. The agency then became a tri-county agency in the fall of 2002 when the program was started in Allen County.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national mentoring agency that pairs volunteers one-to-one with children in our local area. Our matches participate in activities either at school or throughout the community. It is a private, donor-funded and volunteer-supported, non-profit organization with the majority of its funding generated through fundraising efforts such as Bowl For Kids' Sake and Spirits in the Cave. A portion of its funding also comes from the United Way of Southern Kentucky, foundation and grants, and private donations.

While we continue to both serve more youth and serve them better each year, the number of youth in need continues to grow--with steady increases being shown in areas such as the number of students on free/reduced lunch, the number of children living without two parents, and percentage of children living in poverty. Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to responding to these widespread and urgent needs. We will make every effort to provide a mentor for every child who needs and wants one. Nationwide, our ultimate goal is to serve at least one million youth every year. Located, in the third largest city in Kentucky, with an at-risk population exceeding 7,500 youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters' long-term plans are to match over 550 youth per year.

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Our Mission

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact.

Our Impact

We are a learning organization committed to continually assessing and improving the quality of our programs to achieve positive outcomes for each child we serve.

LOCAL RESULTS
Through the unique combination of committed and caring Bigs, excellent administrative support of the Big/Little relationship and professional management, Big Brothers Big Sisters is a program that has a proven success rate. Our agency has sustained a positive impact on the quality and productivity of a child's life. Results from our 2007 program evaluations showed that of our Littles:
           → 91% had an increase in self-confidence
           → 63% had improved academic performance
           → 74% were more able to avoid delinquent behavior
           → 72% were more able to avoid substance abuse

NATIONAL STUDIES

Our Mentoring Programs Work
National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. By participating in our youth mentoring programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:

More confident in their schoolwork performance
Able to get along better with their families
46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
27% less likely to begin using alcohol
52% less likely to skip school.¹

Breakthrough Study Finds Adults Mentored as Children in Big Brothers Big Sisters are Better Educated and Wealthier than Peers >>

Read about our Proven Impact >>

Why America Needs Big Brothers Big Sisters >>

Read more about us and our history >>

Read more about our youth mentoring programs >>
¹ Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures

Warren Co. Office Map	Barren Co. Office Map	Allen Co. Mailing Address
716 E. 10th Avenue	301 Bunche Avenue	P.O. Box 1055
P.O. Box 9646	Glasgow, KY 42141	Scottsville, KY 42164
Bowling Green, KY 42101	(270) 651-7601	(270) 622-0602
(270) 781-1180

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