WHAT WE DO
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches youth facing adversity one-to-one with a caring mentor. Through these strong and enduring, professionally supported relationships, a child’s potential is ignited.
MENTORING MATTERS
Every child is born with potential to succeed. But faced with adversity, the opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives is limited. A mentor empowers them to realize their biggest possible future. To strive for goals they once believed out of their control. To achieve their full potential.
There is a mentoring gap in America. One-third of our nation’s youth are growing up without a positive role model.
More than half the youth we serve live below the poverty line, putting them at greater risk for poor academic achievement and other developmental delays.
The low-income youth we support in our program are 10 times more likely to drop out of high school than their high-income peers.
3,145 Youth Impacted
Megan and Marlee
Alex and Gregory
Justin and Ethan
Destinee and Destiny
Daphne and Ameera
Nathan and Anderson
4,398 YOUTH IMPACTED
Jessica and Ale
Alexis and Eduardo
Warren and Jose
Destinee and Destiny
ANDREW AND LUIS
Ian and Leo
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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LATEST NEWS
INTRODUCING THE 2024 MENTORS OF THE YEAR
Every January, during National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire recognizes outstanding matches that illustrate how the mentoring relationship helps youth achieve their biggest possible futures and makes a long-lasting impact on the mentor. The 2024 winners all have distinct, inspiring stories that illustrate our mission.
