Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge

Bbbs believes that all young people deserve a positive support system to help them reach their full potential. Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. In 2019 we served 200 young people. Bigs commit to spending at least one hour a week with their little for at least 12 months. In 2019, our average match length increased from 26.6 months to 30 months. Littles over the age of nine are surveyed annually, with over 74 percent reporting an increase in educational expectations - more likely to graduate high school and go to college - and a reduction in attitudes toward risky behavior such as smoking, drinking, or truancy.