30th Annual Austin ISD African American Heritage Celebration

Volunteer Service Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) creates and supports strong and caring
mentoring relationships between an adult volunteer (Big) and a child
(Little). This unique model of one-to-one mentoring has a direct and
lasting effect on the lives of young people. Volunteers in the BBBS
mentoring program meet with their Little three to four times a month
for a minimum of one year, and the average BBBS match relationship
lasts more than 2 years. Each matched pair receives ongoing support
from professional staff to ensure they have all the tools and resources
necessary to develop a successful relationship.
Annually, the Central Texas agency serves more than 1,000 children
in Travis, Williamson, Hays and Bell counties. “Many have the odds
stacked against them, but with the help of their mentor, they are
taking steps toward a brighter future.” Last year more than 99% of
the children served by BBBS stayed in school, while 97% of them
improved or maintained their academic performance.
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