BIGS SINCE 1949

Since 1949, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area (BBBSNCA) has been empowering young people to realize their full potential through the power of mentorship. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The vision it that all young people have access to a safe, supportive mentoring relationship that helps them achieve a brighter future.

Through mentoring programs that are professionally supported and youth-centered, young people (“Littles”) are connected with caring adult mentors (“Bigs”) who help them build confidence, make positive choices, and reach their full potential. These relationships are designed to create long-term impact across education, career, and life.

BBBSNCA serves children and families across the National Capital Region including Washington, D.C., and Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick Counties in Maryland, as well as Loudoun, Fairfax, and Arlington Counties in Northern Virginia.

OUR IMPACT

The impact of our mentorship program is clear: Youth who participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Programs are:

46%

less likely to begin using illegal drugs

27%

less likely to begin using alcohol

52%

less likely to skip school

37%

less likely to skip class

33%

less likely to engage in physical violence

OUR BOARD LEADERSHIP

We are grateful for the commitment and support of the officers and leaders of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area listed below. They unselfishly give their time, their treasure and their talents to benefit the children and families served by Big Brothers Big Sisters.