Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.
About
COMMUNITY MENTORING: WHERE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE LITTLES WITH ONE-TO-ONE TIME AND ATTENTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP, BIGS EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF HELPING CHILDREN DISCOVER A NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES. INCLUDED IN COMMUNITY MENTORING ARE AYANA, MEANING "HELPER" IN ARAMAIC, THE AYANA PROGRAM HELPS CHALDEAN REFUGEE CHILDREN NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF ASSIMILATION AND INTEGRATION INTO US CULTURE BY PROVIDING ADULT CHALDEAN MENTORS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR CHALLENGES; BIGS WITH BADGES, CREATED TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIVIDE BETWEEN POLICE AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY ENCOURAGING POLICE OFFICERS TO VOLUNTEER AS BIG BROTHERS OR BIG SISTERS WITH YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THESE FRIENDSHIPS PROVIDE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THE CHILDREN AND PROMOTE IMPROVED POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS; HAND IN HAND INITIATIVE, THE AIM OF THIS MENTORING INITIATIVE IS TO PROVIDED DEAF/HARD OF HEARING BIG BROTHER AND BIG SISTER MENTORS TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN TO HELP THEM IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BARRIERS AND NAVIGATE THE HEARING WORLD WITH MORE CONFIDENCE; BIG FUTURES INITIATIVE, A COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS INITIATIVE FOR LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS AGE 13+, THEIR PARENTS AND THEIR MENTORS, TO HELP ENSURE THEY PLAN, PERSIST, AND ACHIEVE A 4-YEAR DEGREE, 2-YEAR DEGREE/CERTIFICATE OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ARE READY TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE; AND HEALTHY FUTURES INITIATIVE, THIS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THEIR LITTLE BROTHER OR SISTER.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To improve the lives of children by creating and supporting 1:1 mentoring relationships with proven results. young people need a friend they can count on, learn from and look up to. big broghers big sisters creates and nurtures 1:1 relationships that are precious, safe, and have the power to transform lives.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To improve the lives of children by creating and supporting 1:1 mentoring relationships.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 4305 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 300, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 44 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$276,899.
- The organization has 35 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1961.
- The organization pays $1,972,219 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $373,941 in fundraising expenses.
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