Enroll A Child
Give your child the gift of a mentor — and a new friend.
When people think of mentoring programs, they think of Big Brothers Big Sisters. As an established youth organization, for more than 100 years we’ve worked to develop youth mentoring programs that work. Our experienced approach to recruiting, screening, matching and supporting our mentoring relationships has resulted in thousands of lasting relationships, and helped change the lives of young people across the country.
Our Impact
A study on the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth organization found that kids matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister:
Are more confident
Are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol
Do better in school
Get along better with their family and friends
Feel better about themselves.
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012 is happening on Saturday,
March 10, at Kent Lanes. Join us for fun, food and bowling
and help support our One-to-One mentoring program in
Portage County!
Call our office at 330.296.6655 for more information or to
register your team.
Local Funding Received
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County recently received funding from several local sources. The Portage County Insurance Association donated $500 to help sponsor our Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Bowling Party. The Deluxe Corporation Foundation made a $3600 donation for computer updates. The Sisler McFawn Foundation granted a request for $7000 to fund eight matches for one year and an anonymous Portage County company donated $1500 to be used for volunteer recruitment and interviewing.
Big Brothers & Sisters relies on local companies, foundations and community individuals to provide the funds that are necessary to help children realize their potential and build their futures. Big Brothers & Sisters nurtures children and strengthens communities. And we couldn't do any of it without support from you! Thank you!
Top 10 Reasons to Become a
Big Brother or Big Sister >>>
to help support our One-to-One mentoring program >>>
705 Oakwood Street, Suite 103
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-296-6655
info@bbsportage.org
