History
Who We Are Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nation-wide federation that has been the leader in one-to-one mentoring since 1904. There are currently over 450 agencies nationwide working together to invest in our future-the children we serve. Our local agency has been serving the Lubbock community since 1970. Originally known as Big Brothers, the agency added Big Sisters to the program in 1977. The agency began through the help of the Caprock chapter of the American Business Club (AMBUCS). Big Brothers Big Sisters is a partner agency of the Lubbock Area United Way. Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters we know that today children are faced with many obstacles and challenges growing up in the world. Imagine going through all of that without having someone you could turn to or confide in. We know that a Big Brother or a Big Sister can fill that void and help a child. This is why we work so hard to achieve our mission. Our Mission The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children r
Specialties
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Vision: all children achieve success in life. Mission: provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Accountability: by partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving: * Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships * Avoidance of risky behaviors * Educational success