COMMUNITY-BASED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING
COMMUNITY-BASED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING
Our Community-Based One-to-One Mentoring program pairs a dedicated adult volunteer (Big) with a young person (Little), building a meaningful relationship through consistent time spent together in the community. This program provides Littles with steady support, positive role modeling, and encouragement to help them reach their full potential.
Signature Mentoring Initiatives
BEYOND SCHOOL WALLSHERMANOS Y HERMANAS MAYORES LATINO OUTREACH INITIATIVEMentoring Children of Military Families InitiativeMentoring Children of Promise InitiativeBigs in BlueBIG FOR A DAY
BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS
BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS
The Beyond School Walls program introduces middle school and high school children to the workplace. This cohort-style K-12 program redefines mentoring by offering a sustained educational experience within the corporate environment. Through strategic connections with “Corporate Bigs,” mentees gain insights into corporate life…
HERMANOS Y HERMANAS MAYORES LATINO OUTREACH INITIATIVE
HERMANOS Y HERMANAS MAYORES LATINO OUTREACH INITIATIVE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area plays a critical role in meeting the needs of the Latino community through Hermanos y Hermanas Mayores. Our Latino Outreach Initiative seeks to help every Latino household who needs or wants a Big Brother or a Big Sister. This program recruits bilingual mentors to serve as…
MENTORING CHILDREN of MILITARY FAMILIES INITIATIVE
MENTORING CHILDREN of MILITARY FAMILIES INITIATIVE
The Mentoring Children of Military Families Initiative is a program designed to support children from military families who face unique challenges due to deployment, injury, or loss of a parent during active military service. Many military families in the greater Washington area experience significant stress as they strive to serve their…
MENTORING CHILDREN of PROMISE INITIATIVE
MENTORING CHILDREN of PROMISE INITIATIVE
Mentoring Children of Promise is dedicated to supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents (COIP) surpassing a typical program approach to provide an equitable response to their unique needs. Mentors from BBBSNCA extend hope to COIP, recognizing the challenges they face due to having one or both parents in prison. Unfortunately, the…
BIGS IN BLUE
BIGS IN BLUE
This program is focused on building relationships with law enforcement and the community through the mentoring at-risk youth in the communities they serve. BIB is an on-going program in Montgomery County, MD that serves at-risk youth in 5th grade at Gaitherburg Elementary School who are matches with law enforcement personnel from the…
BIG FOR A DAY
BIG FOR A DAY
BIG FOR A DAY® is an innovative and turn-key one-day mentoring program that offers corporate partners a structured yet flexible framework to engage directly with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area (BBBSNCA). Thoughtfully designed for a 3–5-hour duration, this program provides a professionally supported and impactful experience for both…
SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING
SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING
Our School-Based Mentoring program takes place directly at schools, where Bigs meet with Littles in a familiar, structured environment during or after the school day. This program promotes academic achievement, goal setting, and social-emotional development. By being embedded in school settings, it provides consistent, accessible mentoring support that helps Littles stay engaged and thrive.
WORKPLACE-BASED MENTORING
WORKPLACE-BASED MENTORING
Workplace-Based Mentoring brings Littles into professional environments where they connect with Bigs who serve as mentors through their companies. Through programs like Big For A Day and Beyond School Walls, Littles explore career pathways, gain exposure to workplace culture, and build skills that prepare them for future success—while companies foster community engagement and social impact.
