Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County
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Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children, ages 7 through 18, in communities across the country – including yours. The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is that all youth achieve their full potential. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our Mentoring Works National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. Little Brothers and Sisters are:
\*More content in their schoolwork performance
\*Able to get along better with their families
\*46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
\*27% less likely to begin using alcohol