Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa is a brand that helps children realize their potential and build their futures. For over 50 years, they have been operating under the belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, they make meaningful and monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), aged 5 through 14.

By developing positive relationships, they have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Their mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. With a vision where all youth achieve their full potential, they aim to hold themselves accountable for each child's success.

By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and the community, they help children achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success. There are various ways to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, whether as a donor, a Big Brother or Sister, a partner, or an advocate. By taking action, you have the power to change a child's future for the better