Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Our high-impact mentoring programs are delivered by volunteers and supported by bbbsc staff. The irs does not allow the reporting of the value of these volunteer-provided services in our financial statements, but these services are critical to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado mentoring program operations. In fy2023, bbbsc volunteers provided 37,746 volunteer hours valued at 1.3 million. This significant value results in lower administrative/fundraising-related expense percentages than reflected in the 990, part ix. When the reported program-related expenses are combined with this volunteer-provided added value, our program-related expenses equal 70% of our total expenditures. Program: -provided volunteer mentoring for youth -celebrated littles who graduated from high school in 2023; many are the first in their family to reach this milestone -offered over orientations, workshops, and trainings for mentors. Also provided backpacks with school supplies and adopted families during the holidays. Additionally, made resource referrals for clothes, medical care, counseling, furniture, etc. These resources keep matches open, keep families engaged and connected and supported the mentor. 699 mentoring relationships supported, 86% of high school mentees went to go to college, 96% of youth feel accepted by their peers, 92% of mentees believe their relationship with their mentor is important to them, 87% of youth maintained or improved their grades, 91% of mentees feel close to their mentors. -research proves that spending time with a child through mentoring works. It leads to improved grades in school, decreases in risky and delinquent behaviors, and increases in self-confidence. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is committed to continuously evaluating and improving the quality of the services we provide to youth.