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Our programs are both fun and rewarding.
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. Each of us had a special person who opened doors and widened our horizons on the world. By being a Big, you can do the same for a child, and you will both be forever changed by the experience.
What is universal to being a Big Brother or Big Sister is that most Bigs start out thinking they'll give something back, yet most end up saying "I get back so much more than I give." As a Big, you are simply a friend. We ensure that your friendship fits your lifestyle, and we have something for everyone. Busy people of all ages can get involved, and you can choose the program that works best for you.
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Our Mission
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in our communities; to assist them in becoming confident, competent and caring individuals; and to provide committed volunteers to serve as mentors in a nurturing relationship or "match" between the child and adult volunteer. |
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Our History
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bowling Green was founed in October 1973 and was originally part of Youth Bureau, Inc. BBBS 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.
BBBS of South Central Kentucky is a private, non-profit organization with a portion of its funding coming from the United Way of Southern Kentucky and private donations. The remainder of funding is generated through other fundraising efforts such as Bowl For Kids' Sake and Spirits in the Cave.
Over 12 million children in the United States are growing up in single-parent families and an estimated 20% of tehm have no traditional family support system. Through aggressive efforts to serve this large population of children, BBBS has become the fastest growing youth-serving organization in the United States. |
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716 E. 10th Avenue
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301 Bunche Avenue
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110 S. Court Street
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P.O. Box 9646
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Glasgow, KY 42141
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P.O. Box 1055
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
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(270) 651-7601
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Scottsville, KY 42164
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(270) 781-1180
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(270) 622-0602 |
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