Big Brothers Big Sisters' one-to-one youth mentoring has been shown to have a significant and positive impact on the lives of children, according to the first-ever nationwide impact study of a mentoring organization. Researchers found that spending time with their Bigs, the Little Brothers and Little Sisters were:
Statistics
100 % Graduate from High School On-Time
70 % Enroll in College (community or 4 year)
30 % Enroll in Vocational Training Programs, or enlist in Military Service
Our Bigs tell us being a mentor has changed their lives through the development of a lifelong friendship with their Little is the most rewarding experiences they have done for themselves.
Our families indicate that having a mentor for their child(ren) improves their family life.
- 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 a class
- more confident of their performance in schoolwork
- one-third less likely to hit someone
- getting along better with their families
Statistics
100 % Graduate from High School On-Time
70 % Enroll in College (community or 4 year)
30 % Enroll in Vocational Training Programs, or enlist in Military Service
Our Bigs tell us being a mentor has changed their lives through the development of a lifelong friendship with their Little is the most rewarding experiences they have done for themselves.
Our families indicate that having a mentor for their child(ren) improves their family life.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
42600 Cook Street, Suite 110
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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42600 Cook Street, Suite 110
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Donations Are Tax-Deductible
To The Fullest Extent Permitted By Law
Tax Identification number: 33-0683335
Financial information available upon request
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