Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of children by promoting their self-esteem, expanding their awareness of life's opportunities, and providing them with education, guidance, and support through one-on-one mentoring relationships with caring adult volunteers.
You can get involved today by volunteering or by making a donation.
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- Thanks to all those who supported BBBS by enjoying something sweet at Bruster’s Ice Cream on Tuesday April 1. We hope you'll plan to go in supporting us at Bruster's again on Tuesday, May 20th from 7 PM to 9 PM when a percentage of all proceeds from sales at Brusters Ice Cream will be contributed to BBBS Mentoring.
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our impact on children
Bigs and Littles have fun together — and create memories that last a lifetime. We call it “Little moments … Big magic.” Research points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children’s lives. Littles are:
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52% less likely to skip school
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46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
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More likely to get along with their families and peers
Learn more about our proven impact »
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real life stories
 Big Brother Joe always encouraged his Little Brother Aldo to strive for academic excellence and to take school more seriously. Throughout high school, Joe stuck by his commitment to inspire and help his Little Brother navigate the challenges, and his efforts paid off handsomely. Today, Aldo is a successful college student.
Real stories of Bigs and Littles »
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