While our logo has changed, our mission remains the same and the need for mentoring is more urgent than ever.
Families living in poverty in Cincinnati face challenges such as fractured family structures, lack of education, unstable housing, food insecurity, and unemployment, exposure to crime, violence, and drug abuse. 95% of the children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati live in families that live below the Federal Poverty Level and experience some or all of these realities, creating major barriers that prevent a family from moving out of poverty. We know all kids have incredible potential and now we are deliberately asking you to shine a light on this potential and the role we all play as Defenders of Potential.
Research shows that, even under stressful conditions, supportive, responsive relationships with caring adults early in life can prevent or reverse the damaging effects of toxic stress response.
Mentoring works and we are proud that our agency:
• Meets and exceeds BBBS of America standards of quality of service.
• Ranks above the Network average (260+ agencies) in program metrics.
• Services 1,100+ youth in 13 counties of which:
Who helped you become successful in school, business and life?
There are over 400 youth, growing up in our communities, waiting for a positive role model in their life, but not just any role model. They’re waiting for a mentor who is committed, screened, trained, and fully supported through a quality organization guided by national and local accountability.
What are your reasons to donate $1,200.00 supporting one Big/Little match annually? Your $1,200.00 investment, in a child’s future, saves our community:
How many professionally-supported relationships, igniting & empowering potential, would you like to champion?
Contact Brian Parkhurst, Major Giving & Partnership Development Manager, to find out how any new, increased or lapsed donations made are eligible for dollar-for-dollar matching up to a maximum cumulative total of $50,000 provided by Total Quality Logistics.
Research shows that, even under stressful conditions, supportive, responsive relationships with caring adults early in life can prevent or reverse the damaging effects of toxic stress response.
Mentoring works and we are proud that our agency:
• Meets and exceeds BBBS of America standards of quality of service.
• Ranks above the Network average (260+ agencies) in program metrics.
• Services 1,100+ youth in 13 counties of which:
- 99% of Little Brothers & Sisters are in school
- 99% of Little Brothers & Sisters are not court involved
- 99% of Little Brothers & Sisters are not pregnant or parenting
Who helped you become successful in school, business and life?
There are over 400 youth, growing up in our communities, waiting for a positive role model in their life, but not just any role model. They’re waiting for a mentor who is committed, screened, trained, and fully supported through a quality organization guided by national and local accountability.
What are your reasons to donate $1,200.00 supporting one Big/Little match annually? Your $1,200.00 investment, in a child’s future, saves our community:
- $250,000 for every Little who stays in school
- $100,375 for every Little who avoids delinquency
- $56,139 for every Little’s child birth & first five years
How many professionally-supported relationships, igniting & empowering potential, would you like to champion?
Contact Brian Parkhurst, Major Giving & Partnership Development Manager, to find out how any new, increased or lapsed donations made are eligible for dollar-for-dollar matching up to a maximum cumulative total of $50,000 provided by Total Quality Logistics.
