WE aRE DEFENDERS
OF POTENTIAL
We are on a mission to help every child reach their full potential, through evidence-based one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Creating a Stronger CommunitY
one ChilD At a Time
Since 1964, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region has paired thousands of Bigs and Littles in life-changing one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Behind our passion for helping kids is our focus on the individual child. Every child in our program has asked for that little bit of extra support in achieving their goals, and we are here to empower them.
We are not saviors.
But, we do offer a lifeline of support and guidance, providing evidence-based mentoring and programming for at-risk youth ages 6 to 18.
We believe that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. We recognize that while talent is equally distributed, opportunity is not. So we partner with families, parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community to hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program.
Building for the Future
Evidence-based, supported mentoring is what makes Big Brothers Big Sisters different from all other organizations.
We are intentional about understanding the needs facing local youth and developing one-to-one programing focused on meeting the needs of our kids.
What’s more, our mentors are never alone. We check in at least once a month, and are always available to brainstorm ideas, to address the occasional complication or even, to just listen.
Our “Bigs” are the secret sauce and the foundation for the transformative experiences our “Littles” are always bragging about.
”Don’t Overthink About What it Takes to Make a Difference in a Kid’s Life.”
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Our organization is relentless in driving change and making a tangible impact in communities across the globe. Backed by unwavering support and a clear mission, we harness our resources to uplift and empower those in need.
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Mentors are matched with a child in our program based on shared interests, perspectives or objectives. They meet 2-4 times a month, either after school or on weekends, for 2 hours at a time.
Activities can include making dinner together, spending time with the volunteer’s family, home projects, crafting, or homework help.
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Peer-to-peer mentorship between 3rd and 10th graders creates a bridge within the community that results in protective factors. On a biweekly basis, high school “Bigs” visit their elementary “Littles” to have lunch and work through a curriculum in social-emotional learning.
Participants experience remarkable benefits that have proven to mitigate risky behaviors and improve mental health.
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The Capital Region is an economic powerhouse when it comes to healthcare, gaming, and engineering. Through our workplace mentorship program, youth from a local schools are matched with an employee from a workplace partner for the duration of the school year.
Students visit their mentor’s workplace to explore career opportunities and develop professional skills in a real-world office setting.
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The Bigs in Blue (BIB) mentoring program connects youth with police in communities throughout the Capital Region, building strong, trusting, lasting relationships.
This unique program offers an avenue to future careers in law enforcement. In addition, BIB helps children develop into confident adults with positive attitudes and experiences with law enforcement.
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For the 200+ kids on our waitlist, we coordinate regular outings that can help them explore the world and recognize their potential.
Some recent outings include STEM workshops, holiday cooking classes, financial literacy workshops, ice skating, and painting classes. If you’ve got a great activity idea, reach out to us here.
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