Be a part of something big
Why Give to Big Brothers Big SistersBy donating to our organization, you are joining our mission of positively affecting children in your community. Every day, we work tirelessly to change the perspectives of children and give them an opportunity to achieve great things. But without donations, we couldn’t offer our mentoring services. Our Methods Save Taxpayer Dollars and Enhance Government Efficiency A Washington State Institute for Public Policy study of government funded prevention and early intervention programs for youth found significant economic returns for a public investment in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. Based on proven outcomes, the study estimated that for every dollar of public investment in Big Brothers Big Sisters, there is a $3.28 benefit. The economic benefits flow from improved educational outcomes and reduced violence and crime. This study estimates that based on the costs of incarceration alone, if just one in 100 youths enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs is put on the right path, stays in school and stays out of incarceration, taxpayers break even on their investment. An investment in Big Brothers Big Sisters generates an excellent return on investment (ROI) Our program works. Proven educational and behavioral outcomes have been verified by the most rigorous independent evaluation. The children in our program become productive, educated citizens who create value instead of absorb social costs. The ROI on government investment in Big Brothers Big Sisters is even greater when leverage is taken into consideration. We leverage public funds 8.3 to 1 with private funds and 11.3 to 1 when you include the economic value of our volunteer Big Brothers’ and Big Sisters’ time. Our Impact Is Scalable and Engages Communities Facing Adversity All Across the Nation Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring program targets children who face adversity -- those at a higher risk for or who are already involved in gateway behaviors (e.g. truancy, drugs, armed robbery, shooting). The organization matches them with carefully screened, trained volunteers in a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship. By working with the mentor and the caregiver as well as the child, we collectively provide a level of consistency and support to the child which then helps them make better social and academic decisions. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Model is implemented uniformly across the nation and serves as a critical platform for local investment to achieve a national benefit.
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