About Us
We create one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth!
IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG.
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota was awarded the 2017, 2018 and 2022 Agency of the Year award for it's outstanding work in furthering the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Mission
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Vision
All youth achieve their full potential.
Accountability
By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational success