Mentoring Maryland's Future 2012 annual report - Big Brothers Big ...

august 2012
We are very pleased to present the 2012 Annual Report for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. Despite the many challenges of a tough
economy, we have had a remarkable year, and we are proud of our results.
Some of these highlights include:
• We served 35% more children through direct mentoring services
than we did last year and they improved academically, socially,
and emotionally.
• We reached 12,560 people through our broader mission.
• Our special events, a critical component of our sustainability,
exceeded goals and raised 22% of our budget.
Now that we are a unified force throughout Maryland, we are uniquely
positioned to lead the state in increasing durable mentor relationships, helping
more children realize their potential, encouraging better relationships and
academic outcomes, and creating stronger communities.
This is an exciting time. On behalf of the entire organization I want to thank
our mentors, volunteers, school partners, program partners, community
leaders, donors, foundations, and corporations. Your generous contributions
make it possible for us to deliver on our mission: Mentoring Maryland’s Future.
Sincerely,
Bradley Chambers
Chairman of the Board
Mentoring Maryland’s Future
We bring over 60 years of experience in research, training, and direct
mentoring service to the state of Maryland. We serve children ages 7-18
in 14 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Our work is premised on the
vision that all children and youth will achieve success in life.
a stronger Capacity to serve
Big Brothers Big Sisters has served more
than 30,000 youth in Maryland since our
founding in 1952. We operate three offices
throughout the state located in Central
Maryland, Southern Maryland, and on the
Eastern Shore. We have 33 full-time staff,
a 34-member Board of Directors, and
thousands of volunteers.
Our direct service model is unique and
time-tested: one child, one mentor, and
a professional match support staff providing intensive case management,
supervision, and regular evaluation. Children
in our programs demonstrate significant outcomes after just one year:
improved academic achievement, better relationships, fewer risky choices,
and higher confidence.
After formalizing our union with the Maryland Mentoring Partnership, we
have a new name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. Through
our combined resources, we are now Maryland’s largest youth mentoring
organization and a clearinghouse for all youth mentoring services, such as:
• Training others to support their efforts in mentoring according
to best practices;
• Technical assistance and consultations to local partners;
• Piloting programs among underserved communities and driving
new research.
Moving Forward
We are poised to lead Maryland in meeting the needs of all children. We have
a bold plan for the future:
• Match over 1,300 children on our agency waiting list with a caring
mentor;
• Pilot new programs and studies that enhance our practices
and hold us accountable for outcomes;
• Expand our broader services and special events to increase
our fundraising capacity.
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