Our partners make it possible

When our partners talk—we listenYou’ve read a lot about Big Brothers Big Sisters in our own words. But our partners also have a point of view worth hearing, too.

What Our Partners Say

“We continually look for opportunities to give back to our community and are excited to be partnering with such a worthwhile, reputable organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County goes the extra mile, providing a tremendous service and offering numerous resources to a large spectrum of young people." -Brad Thorpe, Commonwealth Promotional

"Big Brothers, Big Sisters is a vital element to our community. What a breath of fresh air to have genuine concerned, caring individuals mentor our children. Businesses should help out with this program. The cost savings to the taxpayer and the comparative quality of care are unmatched. I would highly recommend supporting BBBS." -Michael Meredith, The Printing Express

"Our mission is to build strong and vibrant communities, improve the quality of life , and make a positive difference. Your organization is vital in accomplishing these goals and many others. We are proud to support your organization's commitment to the community." -Anna Powell, The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County is a youth-services organization that pairs adult mentors in professionally guided, one-to-one matches with children facing adversity. As an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, the organization holds itself accountable for children in the program to achieve positive, measurable outcomes through research-based methods. Among other improvements, local evaluation data shows that children served progress academically (83%), avoid delinquency (80%), and experience increased self-confidence (88%). Founded locally in 1976 as an outreach of Trinity Presbyterian Church, the organization is the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the state of Virginia, serving 712 youth in 2011.

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