Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Rochester serves five counties in Upstate New York. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is a national non-profit organization that started in 1904 to combat the rising tide of juvenile delinquency and the increase of children coming before the courts. Since then, Big Brothers Big Sisters expanded services to help children across the country and abroad. BBBS is the nation's oldest and largest youth mentoring organization. Programs in all 50 states match kids with mentors who provide meaningful friendships, helping children reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams. BBBSR (Big Brothers Big Sister of Greater Rochester) serves a diverse population with 50% residing in the city and 50% residing in surrounding counties. Our children primarily come from single-parent families headed by a female. Currently, BBBSR serves youth in Ontario, Monroe, Yates, Livingston and Wayne County through its programming. BBBSR is funded through private gifts, grants, and special events.

Our Mission: We provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1 to 1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold our selves accountable for each child in our program achieving: • Higher Aspirations and greater confidence, • Avoidance of risky behaviors and • Educational Success