Defend Our Youth’s Potential

With your support, we can ignite potential for
all youth in the Washington D.C. area.

Yes, I Would Like to Ignite the Potential of Our Youth!

How Your Donation Impacts Our Youth

90% of every dollar you invest in Big Brothers Big Sisters goes to our life-changing mentoring programs to help at-risk children lead productive lives.

  • $25—School-based mentoring and tutoring for one under-performing student
  • $50—Initial background screening of one volunteer to keep our children safe
  • $100—Cultural or career preparedness outing for two mentor relationships
  • $250—Cultural or career preparedness outing for five mentor relationships
  • $500—School-based mentoring and tutoring for 20 under-performing students
  • $1,000—Recruitment costs of 25 Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors
  • $1,500—Annual cost of maintaining a Big Brother Big Sister One-To-One mentoring relationship

The Power of Mentorship

At Gaithersburg Middle School, Mason was losing confidence and falling behind due to limited parental support at home. When we matched Mason with his Big Brother, Lt. Colonel Warren Christopher, everything changed. Together, they’ve built a bond—filled with football games, Smithsonian visits, and school projects—that transformed Mason’s life.

Our Impact is Clear

These aren’t just numbers—they’re lives transformed by the power of mentorship. But we need your help to keep these life-changing relationships going.

Smiling Teen

85% of Littles are less likely to have contact with juvenile courts

70% are less likely than their peers to initiate drug usage

64% are more likely to improve their academic performance

Stand with Us

This holiday season, we invite you to give the gift of potential. Your donation will empower more Littles to thrive. Together, we can ignite the potential in every child and build bigger futures for our community.

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