About Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC), the nation's oldest and NYC's largest mentoring organization, has served the changing needs of New York City’s most at-risk youth since 1904. BBBS of NYC offers a variety of specialized mentoring programs to help children facing more complex challenges – including immigrant youth, teen mothers and children of incarcerated parents – as well as the Workplace Mentoring Program, which helps businesses throughout New York City positively impact the lives of young people and build a foundation for professional success. Additionally, since 1992 the BBBS of NYC Center for Training and Professional Development has helped other non-profit professionals develop and enhance their own mentor-based programs and organizations.
The mission of BBBS of NYC is to provide mentors to all children who need caring adult role models - dependable friends who can help expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures - changing their lives. Through the support of individuals, foundations and corporations, BBBS of NYC is able to reach out to change the lives of the city’s most disadvantaged children. We need your help to address this great need and continue in our mission to provide mentors to New York City youth.
To learn more about BBBS of NYC, please visit www.bigsnyc.org.