Big Brothers Big Sisters makes a lasting difference in the lives of children. By creating one-to-one mentor relationships, they strive to help children realize their full potential. The positive impact on children speaks for itself.
Littles 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.
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