Causes: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Children & Youth

Mission: Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Programs: Community based mentoring, site based mentoring and education and enrichment program:big brothers big sisters of the greater twin cities is the region's leader in evidence-based mentoring. We provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Youth who are mentored do better in school, have stronger relationships with family and peers, and make healthier decisions. Each year more than 2,000 children and youth are mentored in award-winning community-based and school-based programs. Bbbsgtc is in the top 10% of 300+ bbbs agencies across the country. We provide innovative college and career readiness opportunities. After being mentored for at least a year, youth in our program demonstrated the following growth in 2017: 90% improved or maintained their level of scholastic competence; 86% were less likely to engage in risky behaviors; 83% had higher educational expectations; and 88% improved or maintained grades in school.