Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County in Billings, MT is an esteemed brand dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. With a mission to help children by adding another positive adult to their lives in the form of a mentor, they make meaningful and professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles). These matches, spanning ages 5 through young adulthood, have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Through the generous support of individual donors, corporations, governmental entities, and foundations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County has the necessary resources to carry out their mission. They prioritize child safety by conducting background checks on volunteers. In addition to matching children with mentors, they provide ongoing support to build and sustain long-lasting relationships, which are crucial for successful mentoring.

Independent research has proven that Big Brothers Big Sisters significantly improves children's odds of success in school, nonviolent behavior, avoidance of drugs and alcohol, and breaking negative cycles. Their prevention program has a broad spectrum of positive outcomes, affecting delinquency, substance use, teen pregnancy, and school dropout rates. The return on investment is higher compared to single-issue prevention programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County also embraces justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as integral parts of their values and mission. They strive to create a community where every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored. By participating in their programs, Little Brothers and Sisters gain confidence in their schoolwork performance and better relationships with their families.

They are also less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol use and school skipping. Established in 1974 by a dedicated group of Yellowstone County residents, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County has been operating for over 100 years. As the nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring organization, they have made a significant impact on the lives of over 100 youth in their community.

Their work is as urgent now as it was at their founding, as they continue to defend and nurture the potential of every child in Yellowstone County. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County or to get involved as a volunteer or donor, visit their website or contact them at 2139 Broadwater Ave., Suite A, Billings, MT 59102, 406. 248.

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