Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships, changing their lives for the better, forever. Our vision is that all children achieve success in life.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington serves children and youth, 6 - 18 years of age, who are in need of academic assistance and/or at risk of dropping out of school; vulnerable to developing delinquency problems such as drug/alcohol use; have been involved in the juvenile justice system; or lack social skills. The majority of children/youth we serve are growing up in chaotic environments including family domestic violence, mental health or chemical dependency issues, parental incarceration and/or homelessness
About
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington is a local affiliate of our national organization founded in 1904. We have been making one-to-one mentoring relationships between teen and adult volunteer mentors and children/youth, 6-18 years of age, since 1985.BBBS provides research-based, professionally supported mentoring programs at both schools sites and in the community for children and youth across a five county area: Thurston, Lewis, Pacific, Grays Harbor and Mason counties. We partner with school districts, after-school programs, community groups and community members to connect children and youth with mentors to make sure they receive the support they need to be successful in school and life.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington offers several high quality programs to meet community needs. With input from the Little's family and school personnel, the mentoring is focused so that the Littles receive the maximum support in the areas they need the most. All matches are carefully administered by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members following strict background and interview standards to ensure the match between the Big and Little is safe and well-suited to the individual child's needs, as well as harmonious and built to last. Big Brothers Big Sisters programs include: (1) BIGS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM: Our Bigs in School program is designed to foster youth's academic development and enhance their social-emotional skills. Students, referred by teachers and school counselors, are struggling in school, lack social skills or have problem behaviors such as aggressiveness, chronic absenteeism, or skipping classes. Adult and high school mentors (Bigs) are recruited from local high schools, colleges, and the local community, are matched with children and youth, ages 6 - 13 years of age. Student and their mentors meet between 30 - 60 minutes each week at a designated school or after-school site, under the direct supervision of a BBBS staff member. Matches participate in activities that reflect their mutual interests and hobbies, such as arts and crafts, homework and educational enrichment activities, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) projects, organized games and sports, and board games. Mentors offer students time and attention on a consistent basis, promoting positive peer and adult relationships, a positive attitude, enhances self-confidence, and academic encouragement. (2) BIGS IN THE COMMUNITY: Our Bigs in Community program offers the opportunity for children and youth, ages 6 - 18 years of age, and their mentors to spend time together in their local communities. A Big and Little are matched based on shared interests and individual child's needs. Bigs meet with their Littles on evenings and weekends to participate in such activities as homework help, sharing a meal together, or attending local museums, theatre, and sporting events. During match outings, filled with conversation and shared activities, Bigs and Littles develop a relationship to help manage their everyday challenges of growing up.(3) MENTOR CONNECTIONS: Our Mentor Connections program focuses on military-connected students in elementary and middle school grades to help them cope with the stress of parental deployment and frequent moves. Specially trained Bigs meet with their military-connected Littles weekly during school hours to share lunch and participate in fun and learning activities.(4) MENTOR U is a high school mentoring program focusing on college readiness, workforce development, career exploration and social-emotional learning. The program is an innovative approach that provides one-to-one mentoring to high school youth, blending technology with a curriculum and activities that are intentionally designed to meet a high school student's needs, using a framework based on the skills students need to graduate from high school, be ready for post-high school success, and achieve success in life. Students participate in a weekly class session led by a BBBS Mentor U Program Coordinator. Each grade level course outline has seven units, progressing in topics as students move through grades 9 through 12. Curriculum units include: Communication Styles, Conflict Resolution, and Relationship Building; Identifying Interests and Passions; Goal Setting and Pursuit of Goals; Growth Mindset; Relationships with Others; Beyond High School; How Do I Get There (Post-Secondary Education); Academic Progress and Community Volunteer Opportunities; The College Process; Financial Literacy/Guidance; Who Can I Become; and Internship Opportunities.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships, changing their lives for the better, forever. our vision is that all children achieve success in life. our purpose is to provide positive youth development programs that focus on friendship, educational support, social skill enhancement, workplace readiness skills and guidance to youth.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships, changing their lives for the better, forever. our vision is that all children achieve success in life.big brothers big sisters of southwest washington serves children and youth, 6 - 18 years of age, who are in need of academic assistance and/or at risk of dropping out of school; vulnerable to developing delinquency problems such as drug/alcohol use; have been involved in the juvenile justice system; or lack social skills. the majority of children/youth we serve are growing up in chaotic environments including family domestic violence, mental health or chemical dependency issues, parental incarceration and/or homelessness”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as WA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 2424 Heritage Ct SW No 302, Olympia, WA, 98502.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 13.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,058.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization pays $511,924 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $310,515 in fundraising expenses.
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